Architectural Drawings of Christs College

Explore the architectural brilliance captured in the 'Architectural Drawings of Christ's College', a stunning hardback publication that showcases the exceptional buildings of Christ's College in Christchurch, New Zealand. Authored by renowned architect Sir Miles Warren, who devoted 43 years to shaping the college's unique architectural identity, and his colleague Alec Bruce, this book is an essential resource for architecture enthusiasts and historians alike. Featuring 112 pages of meticulously crafted drawings, this work offers a rare glimpse into the intricate design elements that define the campus's heritage. Each illustration presents the diverse graphical techniques utilized in construction, illustrating the collaborative spirit of the architects involved through their creative processes. Given the significant transformations following the Christchurch earthquakes, this publication holds urgency and value, preserving the memories of structures that have since been altered or removed. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone passionate about heritage architecture, 'Architectural Drawings of Christ's College' is an invaluable addition to any collection. Celebrate the legacy of Christ's College with this indispensable visual guide to its architectural significance.

Authors: Sir Miles Warren, Alec Bruce Publisher: Quentin Wilson Publishing
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 303 x 255 mm
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 20-09-2021

The Christ’s College campus in Christchurch is unquestionably one of the most remarkable collections of buildings in New Zealand, but there are few publications which focus solely on its architecture. To produce this book, Sir Miles Warren, the architect for Christ’s College for 43 years, enlisted fellow Christchurch architect Alec Bruce to create this succinct summary of the design of the college’s unique buildings. Earlier collaborations on projects at Christ’s College led naturally to this shared authorship. Drawings have been used instead of photographs, to show the range of types of graphical information from which buildings were produced and the different creative tendencies of the architects involved. Later design commissions contend with the challenge of working in an established heritage environment. Significant parts of Christ’s College were changed as a result of the Christchurch earthquakes, lending urgency to the publication of this book, which includes buildings which have been removed since September 2010.