6 | ‘Much more than a stadium’ Te Kaha has been designed to give everyone a great experience. T T from page 4 DEVELOPMENT Warren and Mahoney Architects: Te Kaha stadium Christchurch For big sports events, Te Kaha has been designed to give everyone a great experience, whether it’s sports fans who just want to sit and watch or people who want to soak up the atmosphere with friends and family. “You’ll be out of the rain and weather and that brings an elevated level of comfort. The main raised concourse is on Level One. “You’ll be able to walk around while still being connected with the field of play and there will be cool places for people to gather and hang out. “You’ll be able to grab a burger or drink while only being a few steps from the action and there will a wide range of locally sourced food and beverage options available from pies to ice-cream and craft beer.” Over the past 25 years, technology has evolved in leaps and bounds. Te Kaha will be fitted with advanced sound and lighting and will offer technological convenience such as ‘click and collect’ on food orders. Considered acoustic design that aims to balance sound inside and out is good news for future gigs. Along with the big concerts, Te Kaha will be able to host mid-range gigs for up to 14,000 people. “That’s really important as it means we will be able to attract another category of performers that Christchurch has not been able to draw before.” The corporate area includes a large function room (1150sqm) and social terrace, with 23 corporate suites on the level above. On the next level up again will be another general admission level with city views and craft beer available. Warren and Mahoney has played a large role in most of the city’s earthquake recovery anchor projects, such as the Justice and Emergency Services Precinct. The practice also has considerable experience in sports and recreation design. Principal Richard McGowan assisted with the design of the then-new stadium at Lancaster Park some 25 years ago. “There is this immense experience and knowledge going way back. Richard and I are working quite closely together on Te Kaha. Some of our industry partners are the same as we had 25 years ago. Those strong working relationships have endured.” Wellington’s Sky Stadium is another prominent stadium shaped by Warren and Mahoney, whose team has also provided design services for the Western Springs oval, the redevelopment of Go Media Stadium Mt Smart, a proposed new Tauranga Stadium, as well as multiple aquatic and community sport facilities, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games aquatic venue in Geelong, Australia. www.faulks.co.nz 661 Buchanans Road Christchurch, 7676 P: (03) 325 7266 F: (03) 325 7366 M: 021 386 794 • Earthmoving • Siteworks • Demolition • Subdivision Development • Lifestyle Block Development • Underground Infrastructure • Roading • Driveways PROUDLY SUPPORTING WARREN AND MAHONEY ARCHITECTS.
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