What to See at Open Christchurch
Across three days, Open Christchurch invites us to look again at the city, and to better understand the thinking behind the spaces we move through every day.
Across three days, Open Christchurch invites us to look again at the city, and to better understand the thinking behind the spaces we move through every day.
A Vernon Brown classic in the heart of Remuera has been refurbished to preserve a piece of architectural history, with the interiors designed by its owner and architect, Moshin Mussa of RTA Studio.
When interior designer, Campbell Johnson, returned to New Zealand after a decade of living in Italy, one thing was certain: he had a new appreciation for living in small spaces. Combine that with his love of mid-century architecture, and the result is something truly special.
Just before the turn of last century, two brothers built a pair of brick villas side by side in the Christchurch suburb of St Albans.
Determined to keep the historical facade as it was, Mark Cannata cleverly inserted a crisp new home into an old stone ruin
Two Christchurch architects transform a 1940s concrete bunker into a home of texture, light and comfort The home of architects Kate and …
Claude Megson’s ‘Green House’ nestled in the bush is a classic piece of New Zealand architecture. See how its new owner is …
The sensitive renovation of this 1920s apartment is an ode to its building’s heritage character. See why this couple’s well-versed design sensibility …
Part Oxbridge quad, part high modernism, Warren and Mahoney’s College House opened 50 years ago. Not long after, a young Malcolm Walker was so inspired by the building that he …
The irreparably damaged home of one of New Zealand’s most influential architects has been cleverly pieced together inside the shell of a
A sympathetic renovation helped to bring this untouched 60s home into the 21st century and work effortlessly for busy family life. A …
Writer and curator Gregory O’Brien reflects on the demolition of John Scott’s architectural masterpiece, the Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre. The long, winding drive …
The late Julian Dashper’s fascinating Auckland studio, with its neat arrangements of art and ephemera, remains just as he left it when …
Across three days, Open Christchurch invites us to look again at the city, and to better understand the thinking behind the spaces we move through every day.
A Vernon Brown classic in the heart of Remuera has been refurbished to preserve a piece of architectural history, with the interiors designed by its owner and architect, Moshin Mussa of RTA Studio.
When interior designer, Campbell Johnson, returned to New Zealand after a decade of living in Italy, one thing was certain: he had a new appreciation for living in small spaces. Combine that with his love of mid-century architecture, and the result is something truly special.
Just before the turn of last century, two brothers built a pair of brick villas side by side in the Christchurch suburb of St Albans.
Four mid-century enthusiasts resurrect an original design by Allan Mitchener. Take a tour of this restored gem in Christchurch here.
