Open Christchurch 2022: Engineering Guided Tour of Tūranga Central Library
Event description
OPEN CHRISTCHURCH 2022: Engineering Guided Tour of Tūranga Central Library
With: Jama Borzouie, Senior Structural Engineer, Lewis Bradford Consulting Engineers
Tūranga, Christchurch’s new Central Library is one of the key anchor projects in the Christchurch rebuild. Lewis Bradford Consulting Engineers is proud to have carried out the structural engineering on this complex and multi-award winning project.
Tūranga has been designed incorporating modern low-damage technology to sustain minimal structural damage during a large earthquake. During this tour, you will see the new technologies that were applied in the structural design of this building (rocking walls, dampers and other types of energy dissipators). The design project engineer will describe how these elements work together and what special considerations were followed.
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Saturday 30th April, 1pm-2pm
Booking essential
Important things to know when booking Engineering Guided Tour of Tūranga Central Library
- Masks to be worn
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About Open Christchurch:
30 April & 1 May 2022
Open Christchurch is a one-weekend-only festival of exceptional architecture. It’s for everyone in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Building owners/kaitiaki will literally open their doors so you can experience great design from the inside, for free.
Uncover new spaces or get up close to the buildings you love. With 40+ buildings and 5 guided walks to choose from, you’ll discover your city in a new way.
For full programme, visit openchch.nz.
Photo by Adam Mork