Performing Arts Precinct - Court Theatre
A new public plaza and laneway network in Ĺtautahiâs CBD which includes playful and interactive furniture to encourage âeveryday performanceâ from visitors.
A initial phase has been delivered adjacent to Christchurchâs new Court Theatre, with the remainder of the Performing Arts Precinct to be developed in the future. The public spaces are designed to support and nurture cultural expression for everyone, providing flexible spaces that accommodate a wide range of performing arts activities alongside those housed within the surrounding theatre buildings.
Across the precinct, the landscape and supporting infrastructure create the conditions for both formal and informal performances to unfold throughout the day and into the evening. Surprise and fun are central to the visitor experience. Cultural expression is woven throughout the design through the concept of kaikaranga, with visitors âcalledâ into the plaza via the laneways. Manu (birdlife) is celebrated through carefully selected planting, as well as its expression in furniture design and the use of colour.
Collaborators:
Client: Christchurch City Council
Architects: Athfield Architects and Haworth Tompkins
Design: Matapopore, Paula Rigby, Gap Filler
