Transitional City
Text and images from the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The book documents projects created in response to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.
Last updated
10:50pm 6th November 2017
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Collection
Identifier
qsr-collection:777
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- The New Zealand Institute of Architects Exhibition Pavilion
- Material relating to a Transitional Cities project, titled 'The New Zealand Institute of Architects Exhibition Pavilion'. The project description reads, "This small portable pavilion of under 30m² is designed for the exhibition of material relating to the rebuilding of Christchurch. The virtues and prowess of the building are also intended to promote the value of using an architect. Soo Ryu's (Jasmax) design was selected from 31 entries to a competition run by the Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Institute of Architects. The pavilion is formed from two square box ends, spanned by a dramatic folding, mono-pitched plastic roof. It incorporates a community garden, fed by rainwater collection".
- Contains 1 item
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- The RDUnit - Mobile Broadcasting Facility
- Material relating to a Transitional Cities project, titled 'The RDUnit - Mobile Broadcasting Facility'. The project description reads, "Fully operational Mobile Radio broadcasting studio from a transformed horse float - able to broadcast live-to-air from anywhere in the Canterbury region. Catering to 22 specialist shows and over 100 hosts each week on full frequency broadcasting RDU 98.5FM. The RDUnit was needed because we lost our studios and offices in the February 2011 earthquake and we had to get something up and running very quickly. The idea of a mobile studio was the perfect way to embrace live performance, transitional workspaces, public engagement and broadcasting all in one package".
- Contains 1 item
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- The Silver Bulletin
- Material relating to a Transitional Cities project, titled 'The Silver Bulletin'. The project description reads, "The Silver Bulletin is a Christchurch-based publication that seeks to critically engage with its surroundings. Though The Silver Bulletin was not initially intended to be specifically about Christchurch, the earthquake, and how it is affecting the arts in the city, it can't help but be a re-occurring theme. The publication comes out roughly four times a year and consists of wide-ranging content from disciplines including, but not exclusive to, art, music, architecture and graphic design".
- Contains 1 item
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- The Village Grape Sumner Container Bar
- Material relating to a Transitional Cities project, titled 'The Village Grape Sumner Container Bar'. The project description reads, "A demolished wine shop has been replaced by two containers, a verandah and a nice little courtyard".
- Contains 4 items
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- The Viva Project
- Material relating to a Transitional Cities project, titled 'The Viva Project'. The project description reads, "The Viva Project's aim is 'to create a vibrant urban village, an innovative and inspiring example of sustainable design and connected community'. The project team is composed of a group of Christchurch people committed to actively promoting sustainable developments; it is supported by many professionals who are assisting in the process. There is not a designated site for this project yet, but the group is hoping to find a suitable location within the Christchurch CBD".
- Contains 1 item
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- Think Differently Book Exchange
- Material relating to a Transitional Cities project, titled 'Think Differently Book Exchange'. The project description reads, "Fridge full of books. Pathway of pavers leading to it, drawing people in. A bench between two cabbage trees remaining on the site".
- Contains 3 items
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- Thinking Outside the Square
- Material relating to a Transitional Cities project, titled 'Thinking Outside the Square'. The project description reads, "Footage of Cathedral Square over the last hundred years looped on CRT television sets inside an uninhabited shop. The project was viewed from the street".
- Contains 4 items
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- Three Wise Men
- Material relating to a Transitional Cities project, titled 'Three Wise Men'. The project description reads, "Paste up, sticker - arguably the three most influential men in the city. Created and published during the 100 Day Blueprint period. A twist - 'See, Hear, Speak no Truth'".
- Contains 4 items
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- Transitional City Audio Tour (The People's Perspective)
- Material relating to a Transitional Cities project, titled 'Transitional City Audio Tour (The People's Perspective)'. The project description reads, "A one hour and 45 minute guided walk around central Christchurch. A myriad of voices comment upon the social, political and aesthetic aspects of what was - and remains of - the city of Christchurch. Packed with personal remembrances, historical information and explanations of the very complicated present-day situation, the tour was designed both to help outsiders come to some understanding of how and why Christchurch is as it is two+ years after the quake and to help locals pay homage to the past and give voice to hopes for the future. Includes a soundscape by local musicians, recorded in central Christchurch".
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- UCSA Events Centre
- Material relating to a Transitional Cities project, titled 'UCSA Events Centre'. The project description reads, "The Events Centre is a temporary building for the UCSA which hosts events, a bar and students' services".
- Contains 11 items
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- Udder
- Material relating to a Transitional Cities project, titled 'Udder'. The project description reads, "Installation - a light box work sited in response to Parekowhai's Bulls. U with a macron means 'udder' in Maori. It also translates as 'unyielding'".
- Contains 3 items
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- Unsanctioned Graffiti Across the City
- Material relating to a Transitional Cities project, titled 'Unsanctioned Graffiti Across the City'. The project description reads, "Graffiti writing is a firmly entrenched subculture the world over. A culture started and driven by young people, it has at its roots the proclamation of existence, challenging the ownership and control of public and private spaces, and earning the ire of society at large. In Christchurch post-earthquake, the empty spaces around the city have become a playground for expression and the target of much anger from many".
- Contains 8 items