Christchurch Convention Centre
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For the replacement building, see Convention Centre Precinct.
The Christchurch Convention Centre was New Zealand's only purpose-built convention centre, in Christchurch, the South Island's largest city. It was opened by the mayor of Christchurch, Vicki Buck, in November 1997, and was demolished in early 2012 following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
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Christchurch Convention Centre | |
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General information | |
Address | Kilmore Street |
Coordinates | 43°31′34.93″S 172°38′7.44″E |
Completed | 1997 |
Inaugurated | November 1997 |
Demolished | March / April 2012 |
Owner | Vbase |
Dimensions | |
Other dimensions | 8 m high ceiling, 90 m length |
Technical details | |
Floor area | 1,850 square metres (19,900 sq ft) |
Design and construction | |
Architecture firm | Woods Bagot |
Awards and prizes | 1997 NZIA Local Award |
References | |
Architects' website[1] |
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