Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct

Practice
Warren and Mahoney Architects New Zealand Ltd

Category
Public Architecture

Location
Canterbury

This building, without local precedent, encompasses many public functions necessary for society to work well. Arranged loosely around a courtyard that resembles a playground for children in a caravan park, this is an imposing building of incredible complexity. Formally ordered to the last sun louvre, it has a palate of materials that suggests endurance. In court, it is perfectly permissible to seek clarification of any ruling. In this instance the ruling is good; this is a well-conceived and beautifully constructed project.

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