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Architects: Warren & Mahoney, Woods Bagot
- Area: 28000 m²
- Year: 2021
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Photographs:Dennis Radermacher
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Manufacturers: Sculptform, Asona, Fibre 'C', HUFCOR, Poltrona Frau, Rimex
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Lead Architect: Bruno Mendes
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Mechanical Engineer: WSP Norge, WSP
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Electrical Engineer: WSP Norge, WSP
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Interior Design: Warren and Mahoney, Woods Bagot

Bi-cultural spirit: The convention center that turned its back on the typical ‘big box’ - In a plane flying over the broad Rakaia River on the approach to Christchurch, Woods Bagot architect Bruno Mendes was struck by an idea. It was 2014 and Mendes was traveling to a workshop early in the design of the building. Seizing the opportunity to photograph the distinctive braided riverbed seeded a prescient and crucial design idea.
