Open Christchurch 2024: A Love Affair with Christchurch Modern Houses
Event description
Open Christchurch 2024: A Love Affair with Christchurch Modern Houses
With: Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
An evening at Papa Hou (The Kind Foundation) that explores Christchurch Modern houses and the experiences of loving, living in and caring for these dwellings.
We start with a twenty-minute film screening of ‘Four Houses from Four Decades’ (2008) and continue with a brief talk from Dr Jessica Halliday and a panel discussion on four additional houses. Dr Rosemary Baird chairs the panel with the four owners, as they discuss what it takes to conserve these mid-century properties for another 60 years.
Saturday 4 May: 5.30-7:30pm
4.30pm: the bar will be open. You are welcome to enjoy a drink in the foyer on Level 1 outside the Black Box Theatre before the event proper begins.
5pm: doors to Black Box Theatre open - please grab a seat.
5.25pm: Please be seated for a 5.30pm start.
Important things to know for this event
- Please refrain from wearing stilettos - we need to look after the brand new floor in the Black Box Theatre!
- This site is step free
- This site has mobility parking
- This site has accessible toilets
- This site has a lift
- For more information regarding accessibility, feel free to contact us at openchch@teputahi.org.nz.
- Photography permitted
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About Open Christchurch:
3-5 May 2024
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.
Left photos by Sarah Rowland
Right and Middle photos by Sam Hartnett