Re-use of great architecture in the red zone
I was also thinking of great little houses in the red zone which are due to be demolished. A perfect example is Bill Sutton's old house which is a mid-century architectural gem. Currently owned by Neil Roberts who had the romantic idea that it would be used as an artist's residence. Why don't we make this happen? Either, move it and put it somewhere it could be used by artists. Or come up with a solution where it can remain where it is in the red zone as a little oasis - hybrid museum/workplace.
Mark Amery Fri 12 Apr 2013 7:12PM
Hi J thanks for this. I hadn't heard of OpenStreetMap and it does strike me that introduces some exciting community network possibilities. We are also keen to bring into dialogue these tertiary insitutions into the project as is viable. You say welted down the bottom, did you mean Unitec?
Justin Leadbetter Mon 15 Apr 2013 6:55AM
I've put a call out for possible buildings to be included. Keep you posted
Mark Amery Sat 20 Apr 2013 9:36PM
Thanks Justin this is a really interesting thread to keep on the table
Carl Pavletich Thu 25 Apr 2013 12:47AM
Garry Moore (ex-Mayor) and Engineer Michael King are in progress with this awesome idea. They're working on a number of sites in the CBD to relocate homes and set them up for short-term office leases. The business model stacks up to buy, relocate and lease these classic homes for 5-6 years.
Clustering 3 or 4 homes together with courtyards and shared services will be a welcome break to the over-priced tilt slabs we're already seeing popping up around town. Great way to retain some of the city's character.
Carl Pavletich Thu 25 Apr 2013 3:48AM
Great article by Johnny Moore in today's press:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/8594369/Our-barren-city-is-still-alarming
Justin Leadbetter Thu 25 Apr 2013 9:42PM
Thanks Carl. That's great that Gary is doing this.
Justin Leadbetter Thu 25 Apr 2013 9:43PM
It's Gary is it? Not Johnny? Or are both father and son doing it?
Raf Manji · Tue 9 Apr 2013 11:28PM
Sounds like a god idea. Might be useful to plot where these places are on a map and talk to the heritage people at the Council.