This new community centre, located in the heart of Christchurch, is an extremely important addition to the city. After two earthquakes, one in 2010, and another a year later in 2011, which claimed the original centre, this new building acts as an important healing device as much as a ?new kid on the block?. Approximately 200 square metres in area, the size of a traditional detached house (relatively modest by current standards), the new community centre could easily be mistaken for a home.

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Architects: Plus Architecture

Location: 122 Wilsons Rd S, St Martins, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand

Area: 200.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Dennis Radermacher
Client: Christchurch City Council

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Text description provided by the architects. This new community centre, located in the heart of Christchurch, is an extremely important addition to the city. After two earthquakes, one in 2010, and another a year later in 2011, which claimed the original centre, this new building acts as an important healing device as much as a ?new kid on the block?. Approximately 200 square metres in area, the size of a traditional detached house (relatively modest by current standards), the new community centre could easily be mistaken for a home.

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