Architecture
Explore Christchurch architects, local architectural landmarks, and digitised building plans of historical buildings. Find architectural resources in the collection, architecture databases, and more.
Open Christchurch
The festival of local architectural excellence Open Christchurch will be on from 1 to 3 May 2026. You can experience many of the city’s best buildings and spaces from the inside, for free.
Creative Gothic – Open Christchurch 2025 at Tūranga
Jessie reports back on Creative Gothic workshops at Tūranga making coasters, part of this year's Open Christchurch events.
Town and Gown: My Open Christchurch 2023
Donna was out & about for this festival of architecture & local exploration. She looked at churches, temples, & the University of Canterbury
Ōtautahi Inside and Outside - Open Christchurch 2022
Open Christchurch is about interior spaces and architecture, but also nature, the environment, history, culture, and how we live.
Creative Gothic – Open Christchurch 2025 at Tūranga
Jessie reports back on Creative Gothic workshops at Tūranga making coasters, part of this year's Open Christchurch events.
Town and Gown: My Open Christchurch 2023
Donna was out & about for this festival of architecture & local exploration. She looked at churches, temples, & the University of Canterbury
Ōtautahi Inside and Outside - Open Christchurch 2022
Open Christchurch is about interior spaces and architecture, but also nature, the environment, history, culture, and how we live.
Architecture
Places of Christchurch - Canterbury Stories
Explore a selection of buildings, civic spaces, monuments and statues of Christchurch.
Christchurch Architects
- Frederick John Barlow 1868 — 1939
- Alexander Lean d. 1885
- Benjamin Mountfort 1825 — 1998
- Sir Miles Warren 1929 - 2022
- Warren and Mahoney
Christchurch Architecture
- Christchurch buildings and landmarks
- Christchurch buildings for kids
- Plans of Christchurch buildings - a digitised collection
- The architectural heritage of Christchurch
- How to research the history of a house in Christchurch
- Image collection: Gothic Revival
Architecture eResources
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