Tūranga, Christchurch Library |
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Market Segment: Lift Shafts, Risers, Ducts | Location: Christchurch |
Year: 2017 | Product Used: 78mm KOROK panels |
Client: | Architect: Architectus, Schmidt Hammer Lassen |
Builder: Southbase Construction | Installer: |
Tūranga is the main public library in Christchurch, New Zealand. It opened in October 2018 and replaced the nearby Christchurch Central Library that was closed on the day of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
The replacement library was designed by both Architectus, a New Zealand architecture firm, and Schmidt Hammer Lassen, an award-winning Danish architecture firm. The building's design is inspired by the golden hues reflected upon the Port Hills, which are an important part in Christchurch's cityscape.