Open Christchurch 2023: Hine-Pāka Bus Interchange Architecture Tour

OPEN CHRISTCHURCH 2023: Hine-Pāka Bus Interchange, Architecture Tour with Carsten Auer, Architectus

Architect: Architectus with Ngāi Tūāhuriri & Matapopore, 2015

Take a walk through one of the earliest anchor projects to be completed in the central city (designed and delivered within 18 months) with Carsten Auer, Director Principal at Architectus, and learn about how functional, design, civic and cultural drivers all meld together at Hine-Pāka Bus Interchange. Hear about how the layout and services have been optimised to facilitate the mass movement of people while creating a serene, pleasant atmosphere and how cultural narratives have been captured in artworks throughout the building, grounding the building with a sense of place. 

Cartsen Auer

Carsten has 20 years’ experience working in Berlin, London and New Zealand. He joined Architectus in 1999 and has been a Director since 2008. From 2013, Carsten has been leading the Architectus office in Christchurch.

Carsten has extensive experience in a comprehensive range of projects, particularly in the education, commercial and civic sectors and is a current member of the Christchurch City Council Urban Design Panel.

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Sunday 7th May, 1pm

(Meeting point will be sent to registered attendees only closer to the date of event)

Important things to know when visiting Hine-Pāka Bus Interchange:

• This building is step-free
• For more information regarding accessibility, feel free to contact us at openchch@teputahi.org.nz.
• Photography is permitted at this site

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About Open Christchurch:

6 & 7 May 2023

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

Uncover new spaces or get up close to the buildings you love. With 50+ buildings and 4 guided walks to choose from, you’ll discover your city in a new way.

Visit openchch.nz for more information.

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Photography by Simon Devitt