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Building: Tūranga Christchurch Central Library
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Address: 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Completion: 2018
Square footage: 9500 m² (102,257 ft²)
Architect: Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
Principal Collaborating Architect: Architectus
Structural Engineer: Lewis Bradford & Associates
General Contractor: Southbase Construction
Cultural Consultants: Matapopore Charitable Trust
Client: Christchurch City Council

AE Interests: “Earthquake proof”: self-centering mechanism, high tensile pre-tensioned steel cables, 5 Star Green Custom Design Certified Rating NZGBC, use of local natural materials, energy-efficient heating, cooling, and lighting systems, rainwater harvesting for irrigation, timber clad stairs, glass and concrete facade with golden accents, integration of cultural heritage into design
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