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The Christchurch Town Hall 1965-2019
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Discover the captivating journey of the Christchurch Town Hall from 1965 to 2019 in this exquisite hardback edition. Authored by Ian Lochhead and published by Canterbury University Press, this richly illustrated volume delves into the halls of history and architectural brilliance that define this iconic venue. The Christchurch Town Hall, renowned for its architectural excellence since its opening in 1972, faced the threat of demolition following substantial earthquake damage in 2011. This book chronicles the remarkable seismic strengthening, restoration, and repair processes that brought the hall back to life, making it an essential read for architecture enthusiasts and history lovers alike.
Not just a performance venue, the Town Hall has served as a pivotal point for the city's civic, social, and cultural events, solidifying its status as Christchurch's cherished 'public living room.' With insights from the original design architects Warren & Mahoney and the genius behind its acoustic design, Harold Marshall, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for its international significance. This publication is perfect for architects, musicians, and anyone intrigued by the intricate relationship between community and architecture. Experience the story of the Christchurch Town Hall and celebrate its legacy and renewal through this essential historical book.
Dimensions: 220 x 250 mm, Pages: 248, Publication Date: 05-12-2019.
Author: Ian Lochhead Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 220 x 250 mm
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 05-12-2019
The 2019 re-opening of the Christchurch Town Hall is celebrated in this richly illustrated volume. Threatened with demolition following earthquake damage in 2011, the building has been renewed through seismic strengthening, restoration and repair. With contributions from those who shaped its original design, along with accounts of the renewal project and the story of the hall’s Rieger organ, this book explains why the Christchurch Town Hall is of both national and international significance. It will appeal to a diverse range of readers, from architects and acousticians, to musicians and those who seek a better understanding of what makes it such an outstanding performance venue, as well as to citizens who take pride in their town hall. Opened in 1972, the Christchurch Town Hall was acclaimed for its architectural excellence and established the national reputation of its designers, Warren & Mahoney. Harold Marshall’s acoustic design brought international recognition and helped to transform the way concert halls were designed around the world. Serving as the city’s leading concert venue for almost forty years, the Christchurch Town Hall has been acclaimed by performers as diverse as Leonard Bernstein, Kiri Te Kanawa and Carlos Santana. Yet it was always more than just a performance venue, becoming the focus for many of the city’s civic, social, cultural and educational rituals. In 2019 the renewed town hall became, once more, Christchurch’s â€public living room’.
Not just a performance venue, the Town Hall has served as a pivotal point for the city's civic, social, and cultural events, solidifying its status as Christchurch's cherished 'public living room.' With insights from the original design architects Warren & Mahoney and the genius behind its acoustic design, Harold Marshall, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for its international significance. This publication is perfect for architects, musicians, and anyone intrigued by the intricate relationship between community and architecture. Experience the story of the Christchurch Town Hall and celebrate its legacy and renewal through this essential historical book.
Dimensions: 220 x 250 mm, Pages: 248, Publication Date: 05-12-2019.
Author: Ian Lochhead Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 220 x 250 mm
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 05-12-2019
The 2019 re-opening of the Christchurch Town Hall is celebrated in this richly illustrated volume. Threatened with demolition following earthquake damage in 2011, the building has been renewed through seismic strengthening, restoration and repair. With contributions from those who shaped its original design, along with accounts of the renewal project and the story of the hall’s Rieger organ, this book explains why the Christchurch Town Hall is of both national and international significance. It will appeal to a diverse range of readers, from architects and acousticians, to musicians and those who seek a better understanding of what makes it such an outstanding performance venue, as well as to citizens who take pride in their town hall. Opened in 1972, the Christchurch Town Hall was acclaimed for its architectural excellence and established the national reputation of its designers, Warren & Mahoney. Harold Marshall’s acoustic design brought international recognition and helped to transform the way concert halls were designed around the world. Serving as the city’s leading concert venue for almost forty years, the Christchurch Town Hall has been acclaimed by performers as diverse as Leonard Bernstein, Kiri Te Kanawa and Carlos Santana. Yet it was always more than just a performance venue, becoming the focus for many of the city’s civic, social, cultural and educational rituals. In 2019 the renewed town hall became, once more, Christchurch’s â€public living room’.
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