B.

What might have been

Behind the scenes

Back in 1999, over ninety architects submitted designs for the Christchurch Art Gallery building.

With the look of the city centre uppermost in our minds at the moment, I thought it might be interesting to re-visit some of the entries. Here then are the ideas of four well known architects: Ian Athfield, Don Donnithorne, Warren and Mahoney, and Peter Beaven.

Ian Athfield:

Christchurch Art Gallery design by Ian Athfield

Christchurch Art Gallery design by Ian Athfield

Don Donnithorne:

Christchurch Art Gallery design by Don Donnithorne

Christchurch Art Gallery design by Don Donnithorne

Warren and Mahoney:

Christchurch Art Gallery design by Warren and Mahoney

Christchurch Art Gallery design by Warren and Mahoney

Peter Beaven:

Christchurch Art Gallery design by Peter Beaven

Christchurch Art Gallery design by Peter Beaven