Open ChCh: Expert Tours of CoCA

Free guided tours of this Modernist gem with Andrew Just (Field Studios) and Pippin Wright-Stow (F3 Design) – turn up on the day. Meet at the Ground Floor entrance.

ARCHITECT: Minson, Henning Hansen & Dines, 1968
An uncompromising, radical outlier in the heritage neighbourhood in which it was built in 1968, the former home of the CSA is one of the few buildings from this era left in central Christchurch. Precast panels and in-situ cast exposed concrete dress the front, announcing its alignment with Brutalism and Modernism. Today the building is a celebrated purpose-built gallery, one of the few that makes use of natural light – in this case it flows through the pyramid light wells that protrude from the roofline.

Open Christchurch wishes to thank Pippin Stow and Andrew Just for participating in our 2021 programme.

Join Open Christchurch on 15 & 16 May. With 46 open buildings, two guided central city walks and dozens of special activities (from children’s workshops to performance as well as expert talks and tours), Open Christchurch 2021 is a celebration of our architecture. Discover new spaces or get up close to buildings you love, for free.