Architectural Demise - Christchurch Earthquake

Central city Christchurch is ever-changing. I took this series of photographs two weeks ago and already, some of them are out-of-date. Nonetheless, they are an indication of progress - if progress can be measured as the elimination of huge chunks of architectural history.

Reflections and Openings

Looking north on Manchester Street

Manchester Street

The same brick building, Manchester Street

Containers supporting a flimsy facade

Tuam Street, looking at what's left of the McKenzie & Willis building on corner of High Street

Floral tribute, Manchester Street

Off Tuam Street

Cranes moving in to begin demolition of Clarendon Towers

Otautahi braced for the future

Some things removed, others revealed

Concrete and Containers

Moving in to begin the demolition of the old Santorini Restaurant building on cnr Gloucester Street & Cambridge Terrace

Lone pillar - but not for much longer, Cambridge Terrace

Cambridge Terrace

The demolition of the Gallery Apartments on Gloucester Street

Demolition work on Gallery Apartments next to Christchurch Art Gallery