Open ChCh: Guided Tours of College House

ARCHITECT: Warren and Mahoney, 1964-67
A chance to enjoy access at this Sir Miles Warren designed hall of residence.
Guided tours are on the hour - 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm

The culmination of his ideas, Sir Miles Warren deemed College House his best building. Through the application of everyday, modernist materials – concrete block, exposed concrete beams and lintels – and his inimitable aesthetic and ability to create order out of a complex system, Warren designed not just a dormitory, but a community, complete with dining hall, common rooms and outdoor spaces, all grouped tightly together to encourage connection.

The Oxbridge tradition of quads and halls melds with modernism in an effortless yet sophisticated display from a master, with a nod to Gothic Revival style in the reverse pitched copper roofs of the dining hall and chapel.

Open Christchurch wishes to thank building partner College House for participating in our 2021 programme.

Publicly accessible restrooms; accessible parking; wheelchair/walking aid/pram accessible; service animals allowed.

Parking available on Waimairi Road and surrounding streets. No on-site parking is available.
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.