Open Christchurch 2025: College House (University of Canterbury Hall of Residence) - Saturday
Event description
OPEN CHRISTCHURCH 2025: College House (University of Canterbury Hall of Residence)
Architects: Warren and Mahoney, 1964-67; restoration and alterations: Wilkie & Bruce, 2022
Where: 100 Waimairi Road, Upper Riccarton (The meeting point will be sent to registered attendees)
Sir Miles Warren deemed College House their best building. They assembled modernist materials to form not just a dormitory, but a community, complete with common rooms and outdoor spaces in a masterful layout that encourages connection. The Oxbridge tradition of quads and halls melds with modernism in this effortless display, with a nod to Gothic Revival in the reverse pitched copper roofs. Allow 45 mins. $5 + BFs.
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Saturday 3 May: 10 & 11am, 12, 1 & 2pm
This building is also open on the 4th of May.
Tours on the hour with limited numbers, bookings essential
Important things to know when visiting College House:
- Tour/site involves steps
- Building access via ramp
- Lift available
- Places to sit and rest inside building
- Mobility parking available
- Accessible toilets on site
- 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:
2-4 May 2025
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 5 guided walks to choose from, you’ll discover your city in a new way.
Visit openchch.nz for more information.
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Photo by Sarah Rowlands
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