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The earthquakes of 20

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have caused widespread dam

age to Church

Property assets. In considering the future of these assets, their repair and

replacement it has been decided to produce a set of guidelines to encourage

the parishes to embrace agreed strategic and religious goals.

These design guidelines perform as a fram

ework to guide the interpretation

and review of church design. They are not a prescriptive rule book to

constrain creativity or innovation, but form a flexible fram

ework that enables

interpretation and inspires a creative response.

We have faithfully and fully recorded the process of w

ide consultation we

have carried out with church m

embers and leadership. In addition to recording

this process and defining guidelines we have also taken the opportunity

to identify areas of strategic initiative. We believe that if these areas are

developed further and acted on they can assist in positioning the Diocese for

a successful future.

Warren and M

ahoney and Tennent Brow

n Architects w

ill work w

ith A

rchitects, local Parish leaders and congregations to aid in interpreting the

guidelines — they have been designed to be useful and easily interpreted.

This is a living set of guidelines that will evolve over tim

e and will be updated,

shared and expanded upon.

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Website

Media

Pa

ck

Prin

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ollatera

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Intra

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Em

ails/

New

sletters/bu

lletins

ChurchA

nnouncements

Design

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Every

one is pa

rt of the process

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Begin

s with

wide con

sulta

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A fra

mew

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ot a ru

le book to follow

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A livin

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nded on

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A tool to en

able a

nd em

power progress a

t Diocese

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rish level

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tion w

orkshops to be h

eld to explain

how

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tool

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Core to rebu

ilding stra

tegy, providin

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Week 6

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ase 1

– ‘Ha

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e Discu

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Kick-off w

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PT to agree order

and structure of consultation process, and contents of design guidelines

One on one discussion interview

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Presentation and R

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Feedback incorporated

Presentation and R

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Feedback incorporated

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Priorities

You

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Ch

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issionFa

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Fa

ithfu

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Of the C

hristian faith; environment; D

iocesan properties and finances; time;

talent and our heritage. Stew

ardship of the Christian faith includes how

we

offer theological education.

Ch

rist-Cen

tred Mission

:

Christ is both our centre and the O

ne we serve.

We becom

e Christ-like by furthering the K

ingdom and further the K

ingdom by

becoming C

hrist-like.

You

ng Lea

ders:

Raise up; encourage; educate; appoint and enable young people as leaders in

our Diocese.

The following excerpt sum

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strategic plan. We see this strategy as being the context w

ithin which the

Design G

uidelines are developed.

The Diocese has a published S

trategic Plan. A

ny Design G

uidelines should ensure the objectives and priorities of this plan are recognised as the agreed direction of the D

iocese.

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AB

ILITY

RE

LEV

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Ch

rist-centred M

issionY

oun

g Leaders

Fa

ithfu

l Stew

ardsh

ip

“How

does one walk into a sacred place and know

that one is in the presence of som

ething, someone, so transcendent, so

other, that it absolutely blows your m

ind – and yet also have com

municated to you that other cares about you as m

uch, if not m

ore, than anyone on earth? That is the Diocesan goal. A

nd it’s enorm

ously difficult; it’s about spaces within spaces … it’s about

being uplifted in awe and w

onder but also knowing that there can

be an intimate encounter in that place. S

o I would say that’s the

huge, huge goal.” Con

sulta

tion In

terview

Th

e arch

itecture m

ust su

pp

ort the D

iocesan

priority

of C

hrist C

entred M

ission. T

here h

as been

a desire ex

pressed

to be high

ly a

mbitiou

s in th

e creation

of arch

itecture of

endu

ring bea

uty

an

d flexibility

, thereby

leavin

g a lega

cy for th

ose tha

t follow. A

mbition

is identified a

s a fou

nda

tion

valu

e of the D

esign G

uidelin

es.

There is an opportunity to respond positively to the adversity presented by the earthquakes through being highly am

bitious. A

long with the C

lergy the church’s buildings are critical in the relationship that m

any parishioners have with the church. They

are also the most visible expression of the church’s values that the

church makes to the w

ider comm

unity. Given the highly visible and

fundamental im

pact the earthquakes have had on the Diocese’s

buildings being ambitious is an opportunity but also an im

perative.

In 20

11

the comm

unity generally sees churches as historical landm

ark structures that remain alm

ost entirely static in their expression. C

hurches have been perceived as stable but fixed structures, often w

ith historical and heritage importance.

Where they exist this reinforces sim

ilar perceptions not only of the buildings but of the organisation. Isolated and successful exam

ples exist of contemporary connections being m

ade to contem

porary needs and values in society and, importantly,

in some cases this is seen to translate into vibrant parish life

where com

munity engagem

ent can also mean vital w

orship and m

ission.

“When w

e see anything of extraordinary beauty it is an invitation to grow

…that could be a landscape, it could be the rising sun, the setting sun, it could be a painting but any tim

e w

e are overwhelm

ed by beauty, know that w

e are being called to be m

ore than we are at present” C

onsu

ltation

Interview

For m

an

y, livin

g in C

hristch

urch

an

d Ca

nterbu

ry is a

bout

being close to n

atu

re, at w

ork, at h

ome, a

nd a

t pla

y.

Su

stain

ability

is identified a

s a fou

nda

tion va

lue of th

e D

esign G

uidelin

es.

In Christchurch the natural environm

ent is close at hand. N

urturing and connecting with the environm

ent is an em

erging core value of younger generations and moving

forward w

ill therefore be increasingly integral to being a C

antabrian. Achieving a direct and contem

porary (sustainable) relationship w

ith the environment can be a point of difference

for Christchurch, and for its cultural and business leaders.

Sustainability, m

uch like the Anglican C

hristian tradition, is m

ulti-dimensional and can successfully accom

modate m

any interpretations. The new

places and spaces created by the church can how

ever be very clear in the priority they place on achieving excellence in green building. The church can achieve tangible, practical and visible solutions that are highly sustainable. In this w

ay the church can inspire and involve those in the present w

hilst also serving those who w

ill inherit the outcom

es through minim

ising the environmental footprint

of its developments.

Sustainability w

hen considered in the broadest sense includes econom

ic, social and cultural sustainability, and the synergies betw

een. Through creating enduring value the church’s buildings can anchor the organisation’s econom

ic sustainability. To achieve this how

ever will require buildings

that are affordable as well as beautiful, and buildings that are

highly accessible, flexible, and desirable for the comm

unity.

AM

BIT

ION

“Ideally we w

ould have astonishingly beautiful buildings and com

plexes that actually hold a sense of the sacred and are connected into and w

orking with the local com

munities of

which they are part.” C

onsu

ltation

Interview

Ach

ieving a

nd m

ain

tain

ing releva

nce is critica

l for th

e chu

rch to su

stain

its vitality

an

d grow. R

elevan

ce is iden

tified as a

foun

dation

valu

e of the D

esign

Gu

idelines.

For the Church to serve the com

munity and through doing

so fulfil Christ’s m

ission there is a need to provide an environm

ent that reflects the current values and needs of S

ociety. People w

ill feel welcom

e, comfortable, and at ease

in an environment they feel reflects their ow

n values. For those that are new

to the Church or are engaging w

ith the church indirectly this reduces the barriers to involvem

ent w

ith the church becoming part of their everyday life. The

church can seize this opportunity to adapt its physical environm

ent to meet the needs and values of today, and to

achieve a new relevance w

ithin the comm

unity.

In discussion with D

iocesan Leaders the framew

ork that follows has been developed to support the 2

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trategic Plan. The fram

ework associates values

and themes heard in the consultations w

ith the Strategic P

riorities. In this way the flavour of support for various guiding ideas can be seen. The fram

ework is

headed by three foundation values that capture the spirit of the messages heard through consultation, and from

this process support the challenge of rebuilding and evolving the physical and spiritual fabric of the D

iocese. These values are outlined below, along w

ith comm

entary that summ

arises what has been heard.

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religious design.

Discussion and w

ritten contributions were recorded or received and are collated, analysed here.

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Arranging S

paces to Support

Worship and C

ongregational Life

Sacred space represents the unique

function of the church which serves

the spiritual life of the comm

unity. This them

e addresses how w

e understand building sacred space and the essential qualities the spaces need to evoke.

Sacred space m

ust differentiate from

non-sacred space.

The manner of its ‘difference’

must have com

mon qualities

shared by all Anglican churches.

Each parish w

ill develop a solution w

hich is particular to their situation, their needs, location and expression of their faith.

It is very important to the individual

parishes that they have a sense of ow

nership of the their place of w

orship and can both contribute to and allow

it to evolve to suit the needs of their com

munity.

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Implica

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The parishes are more than geographic- E

ach with their distinctive

theology and tradition- one size fits all may not w

ork hereE

ach parish is uniqueD

iversity of design across parishes.C

omm

on themes could be lost?

Darw

in cathedral used broken shards of glass for stained glass w

indows

Church in R

ouen Joan of Arc, beautiful incorporation of old after W

W

Incorporation of stained glass and other relics into the new

spacesC

onsideration of integration of salvaged elements into new

Reuse of effective architectural or craft

components

Priorities for reuse of significant objects and art to be established.

Challenges of reuse vs. cost.

Only get out w

hat is safe to get in preserving some pieces of the church-

if we can’t w

e need to let some of these pieces, m

emories go.

Salvage m

ust not be at any costP

riorities for reuse to be established, taking account of risk and cost.

Flexibility in the use of spaces is crucial to meet future needs/styles of

worship…

…No fixed pew

s….

The possibility of the nave being a more flexible

spaceLoose seating (T+

B like w

ooden loose chairs with arm

s!)

Prom

ote the idea of the body of Christ together…

Move aw

ay from the train carriage form

at of building…

The congregation celebrates mass together-they are not an audience...

The congregation could be seated in sem

icircular/circular in form- could face each

other to allow greater focus

Look at U T and parallel seating arrangem

ents

It is nice when people face the font in baptism

-theological difficulties here..

A m

ovable font is helpful…

The font maybe m

oveable

Flexibility in some aspects of fittings is useful.

Consideration of m

ore space around font - congregation could face itD

on’t block the entrance but is the beginning of the journeyFont m

ust have the possibility for submersion as w

ell as pouring…The font m

ay be full imm

ersionC

onsideration of full imm

ersion fonts parish by parish- Bishops

view of full im

mersion fonts?

It is helpful if it supports performance and food is alw

ays important…

Relate socializing space as close as possible to w

orship space so people can m

ove easily from one to the other….

The hall is a gathering point/a comm

unity space closely linked to the church

Consider openness to street and connection to com

munity

It could be part of the church but separable so that it can be used as part of the church…

The church hall may be an overflow

from the

main space for larger services/connected to

the nave

Consider joining the church and hall together

Make it easy to have 2

groups using it at once without noise pollution

The hall could be used by more than one group

at a time

Consider division of hall space – C

ould be a church/hall split

Country church doesn’t need a hall

Sam

e space- tea in the church-people don’t run away

Each parish should choose a hall design that suits their m

inistry

A church m

ay not need a hallC

onsiderations of Tapu and Noa of food in a sacred space

Could be lovely for children’s m

inistry, youth gatherings…

Probably w

ould be popular for weddings…

..has an outdoor chapel –used for weddings…

An outdoor space could support w

orshipC

onsiderations of outdoor worship space in gardens- C

onsider shade, sound, shelter, proxim

ity to church space

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Inclusion of gardens around church where produce could be shared

Sheltered areas for sm

all group worship conversation or contem

plation- Larger area for com

munity events or m

usic events…

Trees planted and blur boundaries between church and com

munity..

Church gardens could be shared com

munity

gardens/ labyrinthsIm

portance of Landscape Design and careful site planning

to enhance external uses on sites, and encourage useful relationships.

Consider food production, allotm

ents, comm

unity gardens, perform

ance space , local playgroundM

emorial gardens are good…

Church garden could be a m

emorial garden/

peace gardenIm

portance of Landscape Design

Significant sculpture in grounds…

The use of art or sculpture in the gardens Im

portance of Landscape Design using local artists, salvaged

artefactsN

eed for contemplative reflective space …

There may be a sm

aller worship area- a chapel-

alongside a larger spaceIm

portance of a quiet chapel

Beauty lifts the spirit…

Beauty is im

portant in sacred spacesD

esign well w

ith beautiful proportionsD

on’t be too locked into incorporating the past into the central present…The new

churches may not replicate the old

ones lostC

ontemporary design w

elcomed

I like the choir in the sanctuary facing one another so they can relate

To one another and hear each other

Choir leads congregation – is part of congregation

The choir could be close to the congregation/in the congregation

Consideration of choir placem

ent parish by parish

Ecum

enical

Rural areas m

ore inclined to this

A church m

ay be shared by more than one

faith- consolidation of parishesC

onsideration of shared churches parish by parish- Bishops view

of shared churches?

The use of more glass w

alls in the church walls

to both look out and allow the com

munity to

see in- to convey openness and welcom

e

Use light for sense of m

ystery and to evoke the numinous

Use of m

ore clear window

space

Allow

people to see here they are through clear glass and the use of light. Listen carefully, as R

enzo Piano advocates, and join w

ith the w

ider comm

unity in addressing needs of comm

on concern and making

inclusive space in our building plans….

The use of natural light from above to shine on

the altar/crossIncrease connection to nature and com

munity context

Provision for high tech audio and visual technologies

The church needs to incorporate technologyIncorporate A

V. C

onsider drop down screens or areas for

projectionA

lower sanctuary feels m

ore like a theatre…The sanctuary should be one step higher or on the sam

e level D

ecrease separation of sanctuary and nave and increase connection betw

een congregation and priestD

esigning with good acoustics allow

s for multipurpose use-like

concerts…G

ood acoustics are critical in a sacred spaceC

onsider acoustics/acoustic consultants/sound reinforcement

More open space in the sanctuary to allow

space for different types of m

usic…

If choirs were abolished quite a lot w

ould improve about w

orship…

There may be provision for different types of

music rather than just choir

Provision for areas for guitar m

usic or rock bands

Space for children crying…

The church must enable w

orship and childcare effectively.

Consider provision of a children’s space

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Worship is connecting w

ith what G

od is really doing

Churches to rem

ain engaged with com

munity

Why don’t w

e have the service outside? I just wish w

e could get the m

usic outside…

Labyrinth gardens

Hierarchy of the A

nglican church is good, but sometim

es too much

between you and G

od…

Palm

Sunday starts outside…

Look out to gardens or water…

Wouldn’t it be fantastic if you could have the m

usic and service outside..connection and attraction to w

ider comm

unity.

Its wonderful having the w

indows up high and you can see out- perhaps

we could use som

e clear glass to see something appropriate beyond…

Com

munity garden in the shape of a C

eltic cross, a productive garden to have services in..

More visual or actual connection betw

een congregation and w

ider comm

unity is desireable.

Consider the appropriateness of various connections back to

and out to the comm

unity in the design, physically, visually, conceptually, from

the worship spaces.

The reasoning behind these gestures should be widely discussed

within the fram

ework of the S

trategic Plan.

It could be that the broader sustainability discussion in our com

munities has heightened a feeling of the S

acred in nature as opposed to or com

plimentary to the interior of buildings.

Sacred space can be used for other things-fashion, flow

er show etc

How

could we use som

ething more than is sitting em

pty 6 days a

week…

We have adapted w

hat was built years ago to fit in the trends of our

time…

Doesn’t m

atter what it looks like its still a sacred space…

Choirs face to face is good, but facing the congregation is like a concert…

Flexibility is a key thing..

No spiritual basis for not sharing a space (betw

een faiths)…

Young people are m

eeting in café churches, office churches its still spiritual…

We have to build for sacred as w

ell as secular…

Sacred space should not be necessarily single

use or inflexibleC

onsideration for ways of utilizing the provided spaces m

ore regularly as w

ell as making them

sacred.

Consider any aspects of fixity for w

ays to improve.

Rem

ember w

hat may be being lost w

henever flexibility or com

mon use is being discussed.

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Sm

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eed to retain some of that m

ystery in what w

e preserve of the old churches…

What is your idea of sacred space…doesn’t have to be in 4

walls…

Mystery and darkness-- S

t Mary’s w

as more sacred to her

granddaughter-- it was her personal history…

People w

ant a church that looks like a church-cant have new elem

ents that clash w

ith old-data screens, sound systems.

You are going to G

ods house-history of the people gone before…

Lighting that is flexible, but dramatic…

Want a sense of m

ystery, candles in a dark space, a sense that som

ething is going on and it touches me at a deep level…

Build sm

all rather than big sometim

es…

Sacred space is distinctive, not easily

multipurpose

Don’t lose the evocative, atm

ospheric elements

Consideration of sensory, artistic and aesthetic dim

ensions as w

ell as the functional to be part of every brief.

Consider that designs should produce both sacred space and

aspects of flexibility and develop ways of achieving this.

A w

ide interpretation of sacred space, including the interpretive dim

ension of interiors, landscape and art should be part of the briefing process.

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Engaging the comm

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eans many different things

to many different people

within the church.

What is com

monly understood

however is that a vibrant successful

parish (& D

iocese) will be one

that is interwoven w

ith the wider

comm

unity, where each is em

braced by the other as integral to their developm

ent.

A range of questions have been

posed and responses received. W

here successful comm

unity engagem

ent occurs it is seen to be authentic, consistent and beyond m

ere use of church buildings.

Engagem

ent means an social and

human connection being m

ade. S

ocial activities (such as Mainly

Music) are com

mon synergies in this

regard.

A com

mon view

also is that the church’s buildings are holding the church back from

effective com

munity engagem

ent.

Another clear insight is that the

church needs to evolve the way in

which it reaches out and connects,

that it needs to go to the comm

unity. This needs to start w

ith this process and ongoing consultation beyond the m

embership of the church.

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our view

wh

at is th

e role of the A

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n C

hu

rch in

the com

mu

nity

today

? D

oes this differ from

the p

ast? S

hou

ld it differ from th

e pa

st?

“To speak of belong and welcom

e to all people. To express God’s interest in and care

for all people. To express hope for the future. To show com

munity by engaging w

ith all people.”

“To create comm

unity by being there for others. To laugh, play, and enjoy life.”

“Anglican churches should be w

elcoming spaces and a hub of outreach activity, and

activity that blesses the comm

unity.”

Our role is to focus on people not buildings.

Som

eone coming in from

any background should feel like they are able to come to

church to seek help from the church w

ithout feeling like the “wont fit in”.

The current perceived role of the church seems to be as a chaplaincy service for the

neighbourhood. I think this is a view from

the past. The new m

odel should be totally different and acknow

ledge most people in society aren’t religious or previously

“churched”.

“The role of the church in the comm

unity must differ from

the past otherwise it w

ill die. I think the A

nglican comm

unity need to confirm in the direction that has been initiated

over the last several years, which is to have a m

uch wider com

munity focus.”

“I think the church can serve as the heart of the comm

unity, providing social and religious purpose”.

“Many people still feel connected to the church in general even if they haven’t

stepped inside for a decade. This whole design rethink should be carried to the w

idest com

munity involvem

ent. Door-knock in every parish and ask people w

hat they think. Involve m

any denominations.”

“The role of the church is very different than the past. Our buildings need to be m

uch m

ore welcom

ing than in the past. We need to becom

e more com

munity focussed, and

less inward focussed.”

“Pre 1

96

0 the place of the church in the com

munity w

as accepted and taken for granted. Today w

e often look more like a holy club that draw

s its mem

bers from

all over, and just happens to be where it is. O

ur task is to reconnect with our

comm

unities….we need to send a new

message out to the neighbourhood around us.”

To be ambitious in its strategy.

To provide and welcom

e.

To be the heart.

To see and make a future, using the hum

an and physical assets it has.

Test the typology of the traditional church form.

Consider an entirely new

typology that maintains

landmark quantities w

hilst re-positioning the church’s relationship w

ith the comm

unity.

Use other com

munity buildings as a guide e.g.

Libraries, Arts C

entres, Com

munity C

entres.

Maintain the sacred status of a church, w

hilst m

odernising it’s form.

Use the act of building new

buildings as a powerful

signal and engagement tool.

Involve local schools.

Seek a lightness and transparency in new

architecture, w

hilst avoiding the banal.

Design w

ith the needs of the occupants in mind,

including their emotional needs.

Consider selective but bold use of colour.

Reconsider the role of the building object in physical

space. Much has been m

ade of the interior space of churches on the basis that the soul/spirit is w

ithin, but perhaps in engaging w

ith the comm

unity the rew

orking of the soul/spirit being all around us needs re exam

ination.

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“Theological tradition is crucial.”

“We need to look to the new

. Where w

e have come from

informs our direction, but w

e m

ust listen to the direction of society and respond to that.”

“Traditions are not an end in and of themselves. Traditions need to aid us today, not be

kept for their own sake.”

“Both those w

ho grow up in the church and those w

ho come along later m

ust know the

value of Anglican tradition.”

“Buildings need to help engage the com

munity m

ore than they have in the past, so tradition com

es second to comm

unity engagement.”

“Tradition is great. People feel at hom

e when they w

alk in and other people are com

fortable in their tradition.”

“I believe an Anglican strength is the diversity of tradition across our churches in

Christchurch.”

“Som

e some they (traditions) are hugely im

portant. For others they are a hindrance! The joy of A

nglicanism is the ability to cater for all.”

“Tradition is important but it is not everything. It provides a good base to m

odernise from

.”

“The present emergency is a situation w

here traditions can be reviewed.”

Tradition

Traditions will play a part in m

any aspects of the process, but change is possible and possibly desirable.

Each parish w

ill have its own view

on the im

portance or otherwise of tradition as an influence

in the design of new buildings.

Ensure a clear position is agreed concerning how

tradition is to be integrated and expressed prior to design w

ork comm

encing (as part of the brief).

Distinguish betw

een liturgical traditions and architectural traditions . U

nderstand if the two are

to be integrated in a project or not.

Achieve balance in the relationship betw

een the tw

o. Ensure one does not dom

inate the other, resulting in a static inflexible outcom

e. Consider the

building as facilitating an evolving tradition, with the

strategic objectives in mind.

“No, hardly at all, it lacks the ability to com

municate w

ell. It too often speaks only to itself, and w

hen engaging with the com

munity does it in w

ays that are conditional, using ‘in house’ language.”

“We need to keep up our visibility.”

“The exciting bits to me are the com

munity outreach program

mes – youth groups,

mainly m

usic, help for the elderly, food banks, Alpha etc. W

here these are in action and w

ell attended these are examples of effective engagem

ent. We cannot rely on people

“wandering in to services”. W

hy would they? The above program

mes serve first. The

resulting relationships can then lead places.”

“With a C

athedral in the centre of the City the church already engages in the

comm

unity in a very natural and influential way, being at the heart of w

here they live.”

“No. M

any buildings are barriers to people – they don’t know w

hat to expect and aren’t draw

n in. We seem

to exist for ourselves, not for others.”

“In our Parish w

e have comm

unity groups such as playgroup and the vege co-op which

are invaluable to the local comm

unity and have been operating successfully for many

years.”

“Mainly M

usic seems to be the extent of som

e churches engagement.”

The Church is seen as passive and or not

enthusiastic in its relationship with the

‘comm

unity’.

It will be im

portant for each parish to describe their ideal engagem

ent... design solutions will naturally

emerge, and should probably include

—

Obvious and integrated lanscape gestures

for accessibility and invitation to the site and buildings.

—

Excellent clear w

ayfinding

—P

artner relationships with sym

pathetic groups

Effective engagem

ent with the com

munity is a key

organisational design challenge and new solutions

need to be considered to achieve this. These need to include:

—

Process and discussion guidelines for briefing

—

Excellent clear w

ay finding signage

—S

afe and convenient access (car parking &

pedestrian)

—H

ighly visible activity occurring close to the street (m

ake the internal activity the advertisem

ent)

—S

upport existing succeeding activities with

improved facilities

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“It depends. The Church needs to m

eet with the com

munity w

here it is nowadays, not

in the same w

ay it used to. It must constantly evolve w

ith the modern culture in order

to stay relevant.”

“The church is mostly very inw

ard looking and worried about surviving.”

“Not at all. The m

odel of our church buildings does not support this. We need to look at

new w

ays in the future of engaging with the com

munity through adapting our buildings

so that they enable us to do so.”

Consider proactive &

modern initiatives that

physically take the church to the comm

unity e.g. m

alls, streets, events, public spaces, the virtual com

munity.

Wh

at role does/sh

ould th

e ph

ysica

l chu

rch en

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ent h

ave in

you

r com

mu

nity

?

“Grounds and signage need to be m

ore inviting and inspiring.”

“We could w

ork more on m

aking our evening service better serve the High S

choolers that attend”

“We need spaces that draw

people in and feel safe.”

“We need m

ultifunctional buildings where people w

ant to go. i.e. A space w

ith a café, com

puters etc.”

“(We need) few

er but larger worship environm

ents – shared. Many m

ore shared C

hristian comm

unity centres, operating 24

/7.”

“Churches should som

etimes advertise that they are available for w

eddings.”

“No! O

ur current buildings are a major barrier to com

munity involvem

ent.”

“Accessibility. W

alkers, Strollers, W

heelchairs.”

“We have an opportunity to create entry points that are m

ore welcom

ing and less forbidding, along w

ith better signage as to where everything on site is located.”

Parishes enjoying and providing facilities and

services that enable comm

unity engagement.

Current facilities rarely encourage com

munity

engagement to the degree required to be

successful in todays society.

Design w

elcoming, transparent buildings that

are uplifting and create a sense of lightness, transparency &

flexibility.

Concentrate supporting functions such as toilets

kitchens storage so that they are efficiently housed &

do not comprom

ise the sacred and comm

unity spaces.

Does th

e curren

t bala

nce of fa

cilities an

d services provided a

t you

r pa

rish

adequ

ately

ena

ble comm

un

ity en

gagem

ent? H

ow m

ight th

is be imp

roved? “It should w

ork well as a gathering place. It should reflect the very best in design and

functionality and be multipurpose. It should offer peace, refuge, w

elcome, hospitality.”

“The church is a landmark, in a prom

inent main-road position. E

veryone knows w

here it is and w

ould miss it if it w

eren’t there. A sense in the com

munity that w

e are reliably and visible present.”

“Com

munity gardens could be explored.”

“Often it’s a closed building for m

ost of the week. C

ould / should become the com

munity

hub…that probably needs to be driven by parishioners first though…rather than thinking that buildings w

ill bring people.”

Intentionally designed buildings to engage the comm

unity. i.e. They should look like a building that w

e would w

ant to go in to.”

“A functional com

munity centre in the city centre w

ould be great!”

Landmark aspects aside churches appear to

lack utilisation, landscape organisation and involvem

ent. Their attitude of external closure and dissociation from

the ‘run of the mill’ m

ay be at the root of this.

Design should create m

ore overt ‘action’ and ‘participation’ in streets and create spaces w

hich can be and are obviously popular.

With potential increases in density of residentail

and urban usage, churches need to respond to the changes happening around them

in considered w

ays.

The external landscape, site planning, building design and siting can all contribute to ‘engagem

ent’ in different w

ays. These are important prim

ary design discussions.

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Op

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ccess.

Sh

ould m

embers of th

e comm

un

ity w

ho a

re not A

nglica

n h

ave a

ccess to an

y or

all of th

e chu

rch fa

cilities? Wh

y/w

hy

not?

“Absolutely. The A

nglican church should above all things be open and welcom

ing. B

elonging should be a given and not dependent upon a person’s assumed belief or

non-belief. We know

that many m

ore people these days have a keen knowledge of and

interest in spirituality. The Anglican C

hurch should celebrate and encourage that by letting go of anything that m

ight serve to block, dissuade any who w

ish to part of their local church com

munity.”

“Of course, because w

e don’t exclude people, we w

elcome them

and build relationships.”

“Yes, the church should be open to all.”

“Yes, I can’t think of any reason w

hy not, however thinking that com

munity

engagement can happen sim

ply through hiring church facilities is misguided. I think

parishes with little or no m

eaningful engagement w

ith their comm

unities should not build space intended for this purpose…the m

oney should be set aside until the church has a real reason for building som

ething.”

Open access should be encouraged.

As m

uch activity which is interactive w

ith the com

munity as possible should be encouraged.

To the degree that the strategic aims of the diocese

can be achieved, parishes should be accessible, w

elcoming and engaging, offering, facilities, help

and social activity to their comm

unities.

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Church architecture can

create a sense of awe and

wonder, evoking the m

ystery of life.

It should also support reverence and deep reflection. These aspects of hum

an experience are decreasingly available in the m

odern built environm

ent in New

Zealand. This it

is a special function of the church to provide them

.

From a soaring top lit space to

a small candle lit niche, church

architecture at its best is arresting, quietening and uplifting. Light plays an im

portant role in this evocation of the num

inous, and is to be carefully considered in the creation of sacred spaces.

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“Less walls and m

ore glass so we can see G

ods work w

hile we are

talking to him”

“Need to be able to see in- need to w

elcome”

The churches may use m

ore glass in the church w

allsIncrease connection to nature and com

munity context

No m

ore pews…

The nave be a more flexible space

Consider Loose seating

Central idea of church is about com

munity- not self

Feeling that I am w

ith others…

That the church reflects the gathering of a com

munity and it is its ow

nC

onsideration of identity of each parish –parish by parish. Im

portance of local artefacts and local artists. Consideration of

geographic context and relationship to nature. Consideration of

comm

unity size

Not too cluttered a space…

Not full of visual noise…

To reflect simplicity, no requirem

ent for excessive art or craft w

orkD

esign well w

ith elegance and beautiful proportions. Consider

good storage in the right location. Consider em

ptiness to invoke a fullness and quietude

Respond to B

eauty- Beauty uplifts the spirit…

The importance of B

eautyD

esign well w

ith elegance and beautiful proportions

The use of wood in an interior

Consider tim

ber to an interior, use in an effective and sustainable w

ay.

Not too m

any churches…That w

e build less churches, in response to current need only.

Consider building sm

aller chapels or mem

orial gardens/productive gardens w

ith a worship space w

ithin as alternatives to a new

replacement church

Beautiful to have a sculpture garden- that people can go in and out

of…The possibility of gardens and labyrinths/internal gardens

The importance of Landscape design

Ecum

enical R

ural areas more inclined

A church m

ay be shared by more than one faith-

consolidation of parishesC

onsideration of shared churches parish by parish- Bishops view

of shared church space?

Need for contem

plative/reflection spaceThere m

ay be a smaller w

orship area - a chapel alongside a larger space

Quiet chapel im

portant

Alw

ays good to have a high roof…The use of height in a space

Consider using height and light for sense of transcendence and

glory

The use of light in a space, including lighting, light generally, candles

Consider w

orks by Local artists within the new

architecture C

onsider reuse of existing artefacts/art pieces

It should provide artistic or architectural features that ensure our focus is the lord… C

hurches are more than gathering spaces…

The architecture should transcend not simply be a

space for leading worship

Consider the qualities of m

ajestic, mystery and grace

Use stained glass again

Ham

ilton cathedral good example art, w

all hangings, light fresh U

se parish craft resources, comm

unity involvement

The use of art in a space can be beneficial in interpretation, education, m

emory and personal

involvement in a com

munity.

Consider arts program

integrated in each building per project

Youth facilities m

ay be different from technology point of view

Technology friendly m

usic A

udiovisual questions posed about new build

Technology will increase its influence through youth

culture.E

nable music and singing through good acoustics and technology

support

Acoustics very im

portant to transcendent musical exp.

Various m

usic styles need to be accomm

odated S

inging together very important

The use of music , sharing m

usic in the spaceC

onsider choir and musical aspects of spaces

Intimacy requires w

armth and connection

More intim

ate relationships and experiences in the round/u shape H

awera good exam

ple

To gather around rather than see in the distance in the sacred space.

Consider in the round or u shaped configurations for new

projects. C

urrent and potential future liturgical processes need to be discussed and accom

modated flexibility and w

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Su

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Designing in a m

anner which

reflects the Church’s role of

faithful stewardship.

Sustainability, as the w

orld addresses increasing num

bers and few

er un-tapped resources, echoes the role taken by the C

hurch in the com

munity for tw

o millennia now

and addresses w

hat this means

while facing the future. This them

e deals w

ith ways in w

hich individual parishes, D

iocese and the Church

as a whole can gain greatest benefit

from an inform

ed approach to redevelopm

ent.

Transcendence of the corporeal does not preclude the need to address m

inimisation of w

aste (of materials,

energy, water, etc.) and m

aximisation

of resources (buildings and other facilities) as w

e seek to leave reliance on fossil-fuels behind and m

aximise

self-reliance in the 21

st Century.

In drawing experience and inspiration

from all parishes and at all levels, a

sustainable process model can be

created which w

ill then facilitate the production of sustainable outcom

es w

hether they be Churches, other

facilities (buildings, comm

unity gardens, etc.) or strategies for expanding involvem

ent of church w

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ha

s a grow

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terest in S

usta

ina

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ha

t asp

ects of th

is can

be embodied in

our C

hu

rches?

Consider sustainability as a core of

building operation and interaction with the

comm

unity.

Dem

onstrate leadership, and ensure that projects are incorporating the w

ide range of ideas and benefits em

erging in this area.

Consider the w

ider strategic implications

of sustainability being sympathetic to the

churches mission.

All points raised are considered in relation to established

ES

D protocols

Take into account the end disposal of building materials.

Protocol P

oint 4.

Design to m

inimise heating costs.

Protocol P

oints 6-9

incl

Set in place system

s for sustainable managem

ent/use of church properties.Include E

SD

features in Building U

sers’ Guides and

Operating and M

aintenance

Set in place recycling system

s, water m

inimisation.

Protocol P

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0 &

11

Teach parishioners about sustainable lifestyles.A

ll projects shall exemplify current best-practice E

SD

.

Ensure sustainability is considered in procurem

ent decisions.S

ustainability principles will be em

bodied in specifications for all projects.

Com

munity gardens on church land?

Design to ensure m

aximum

engagement w

ith users and the w

ider comm

unity – refer to ‘Engaging the com

munity’

We need to be econom

ic in building and also creative, prophetic (demonstrating

new techniques, designs, form

s) in which w

e construct.A

ll Protocol P

oints.

We should build w

ith materials w

hich are safe, strong and durable.M

inimise w

asteage and maxim

ise durability through Life-C

ycle Analysis

Re-use rainw

ater.A

ll projects shall review greyw

ater and rainwater

harvesting and re-use.

Consider ease of transport, e.g. near central shopping areas.

Detailed m

acro-scale site analysis shall take due regard of m

aximising U

niversal (Barrier-Free, w

here possible) A

ccess.

Insulate, lower ceiling heights.

All projects shall em

ploy energy-modelling tools (as

appropriate to the scale of the project) to ensure energy efficiency is m

aximised.

Include energy efficiency – solar power, solar w

ater heating, rain water collection,

insulation.A

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eets the n

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prom

ising th

e ability

of futu

re genera

tions to m

eet their n

eeds” is the

definition

of susta

ina

ble developm

ent, h

ow sh

ould th

is be reflected in a

ll p

arish

es?

Church properties and design and purchasing decisions should exem

plify prioritising of sustainability.

Develop and deliver w

ithin other models and

structures.

Consider the w

hole organisation in light of changed in society education and technology.

Is the Parish C

hurch model the best vehicle

for delivering agreed strategy?

Sustainability in its m

any facets must be

considered as looking to the future.

Ensure E

SD

Protocols are m

andatory for all projects

System

s should be a model for parishioners to learn from

.P

rojects should embody E

SD

practices but also be educational and inspirational

Clergy should m

odel and teach on sustainable lifestyles.S

ee above

Parish N

etwork S

ustainability: In many cases the P

arish Church M

odel is no longer sustainable. I personally think that it w

ould be an opportune time to

move tow

ards an Anglican C

ampus M

odel. This would be a sm

aller number of

strategically sited campus sites (think a better bus route etc.) that each provide

a space for an Anglican C

hurch Com

munity but also at least 2

service ministries

(such as Aged C

are Facility and Preschool C

hild Care Facility).

Why in m

any cases is the Parish C

hurch Model no longer sustainable?

—

Sm

aller numbers are attending church

—

Most attending are struggling to keep sm

aller churches going

—

Most attending are no longer prepared to give all their tim

e to church

—

Most attending are no longer prepared to give all their giving to the church

—

Most attending w

ant the church to be doing things (larger churches have a greater capacity to engage w

ith the comm

unity)

—

Most attending do not have the tim

e and expertise to engage with com

munity

(I envisage larger churches renting out space for service ministries rather than

necessarily running the services themselves)

This alliance with strategic placem

ent of resources to m

inimise w

astage and maxim

ise cost effectiveness.

Consider ‘reform

ing’ the Church netw

ork of locations and resources to suit a different settlem

ent pattern.

Modular design w

ill allow future generations to adapt.

Sustainable buildings will m

aximise uptake &

minim

ise wastage

Prom

ote value skills of thrifty living and comm

unity sharing.as above

We cannot foresee w

hat future generations might need – therefore sim

plicity allow

ing redirection (i.e. flexibility).as above

No enorm

ous tar- sealed car parks.E

SD

protocols shall include consideration of carbon footprint (energy consum

ption) in use

All parishes should be helped to try innovative ideas to enable m

ore interaction w

ith the comm

unity – we should not have fear of failing in som

e instances.Innovative m

easures to conserve materials and energy are

to be considered

Maintenance free and easy to heat churches w

ould be the most helpful thing w

e could do for future generations.

Sustainable design w

ith user engagement w

ill ensure the best possible legacy for future generations

Not sure “all parishes” is valid. C

athedral, urban & rural churches have different

requirements.

All projects w

ill be designed with close attention to their

specific site, brief and intended use

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The type of comm

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cathedrals and rural churches.

as above

Don’t put yourself in to unsustainable debt service levels in order to achieve the

ultimate.

Maxim

ise cost effectiveness long term by m

inimising

materials and energy w

astage

Do cost/benefit analysis – look at now

/short-term and long term

.P

rioritise development to target specific im

mediate and

future requirements

Keep it flexible as how

we w

ant to do things and arrange our space in the future m

ay well be different.

Maxim

ising of flexibility within the brief for each project

will avoid future w

astage

How

wou

ld this defin

ition of su

stain

ability

be reflected in n

ew bu

ildings

an

d their settin

gs?

Use the opportunity of new

buildings to factor in sustainable design.

A new

kind of comm

unity asset, a building or com

plex open to and useable by comm

unity at a level of intensity rew

arding to both parties, reflecting shared values, som

e of w

hich would be sustainability oriented...

At this tim

e it is best practice to consider ES

D principles

on all projects whether they be buildings or space betw

een (external realm

)

Minim

alist buildings will allow

for ‘theming’ - ‘alterations’ w

ithout having to get into expensive re-builds. G

ood bones.S

ustainable design will lead to ‘good bones’: the need for

theming w

ill be addressed as part of the briefing process for individual projects

Sustainable buildings are buildings that m

aintain high occupancy throughout their life span.

New

buildings therefore need to be designed to foster high occupancy. This necessitates buildings designed to cater for m

ore than one concurrent usage. C

ore services such as entrances / toilets / kitchens need to be accessible by more

than one group of concurrent users.

Sustainable buildings are buildings that m

aintain their intended occupancy or lend them

selves to adaptive reuse

Sustainable design principles should be use to m

aximise

the use of any building or other facility throughout the day and year. A

ll projects shall be considered with respect to

maxim

ising number of users/uses.

Social events that are low

-key, low-cost, and com

munity-friendly. B

uildings and furnishings that are soundly designed and built w

ithout being opulent / flashy.A

ll projects will m

aximise accessibility in order to fully

realise potential for comm

unity uptake in tandem focus on

waste m

inimisation w

ill lead targeted expenditure within

defined budget

Good quality, good taste, open to m

any uses through the week.

Buildings/locations that are accessible and visible. N

eed to allow people to

look out and connect with the com

munity but allow

people a ‘place’ to feel safe, peaceful and connected w

ith God.

Plenty of trees. B

ike stands plentiful.C

onsultation with w

ider comm

unity to support needs and programs and population.

So keep a percentage of ‘traditional’ church designs, but experim

ent with sm

all buildings in am

ongst where people live and shop, w

ith the full realisation it may

be too small or w

hatever in a few years but find a w

ay to “stamp” a real church

identity on the space.N

o flat roofs. No tricky corners and contours. P

roven durable materials – stone,

block, and steel, wood. To create a sense of transparency and connectedness

between the building and the outside, through both a careful selection of m

aterials and thoughtful arrangem

ent of space – sustainability and natural materials.

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Sites planned w

here they are needed rather than where they have alw

ays been.Insulation, solar, recycling, double-glazing.P

rioritise changes that will m

ake big environmental difference, especially if

economically beneficial.

Got rid of the visual noise. D

e-clutter and engage in creative and sympathetic

refreshing of buildings.S

erious attempt to repair/re-use/recycle w

hat we have. E

fficient heating system

s, careful maintenance. R

ecycle, simplify, de-clutter, m

ore natural m

aterials, energy efficient and light efficient.U

se of surplus land as comm

unity gardening area etc. Encourage com

munity use

of grounds and hall; church as a performance space.

Child friendly – playgrounds in grounds and com

munity gardens added.

Ability to “spill over” in to a larger space for regular services. S

mall space to heat

if a small attendance.

Experim

ent with sm

all churches / chapels in shopping malls. D

on’t do all at once / create achievable goal.

Maxim

ise what is im

portant strategically.

Minim

ise what is not.

All these excerpts of w

hich many of them

are restatem

ents of each other will be addressed by E

SD

protocols listed elsew

here. There is also some focus on the

importance of m

aximising local com

munity involvem

ent in pre-design and post occupancy evaluation.

Is the C

hu

rch ba

lan

ced an

d susta

ina

ble in its en

vironm

enta

l, econom

ic a

nd socia

l outlook?

Need to balance econom

ic and environmental stew

ardship.

No. It’s too often constrained by self interest. It lacks creativity. It avoids risk like

the plague. It is too conformist, too fixed in its traditions.

It changes too slowly, cannot adapt – respond quickly.

Environm

ental in its outlook probably.

Som

e parishes are becoming m

ore aware of sustainability issues. The diocese should

encourage this sort of awareness and find ‘m

odel’ parishes to use as examples for all

of us.

Encourage young leaders (investm

ent in the future).

The Church is not seen as a leader in this

regard, its strategy indicates it could and perhaps should be.

Formulation of a balanced and sustainable approach

is essential for successful sustainable building built outcom

es and will also m

aximise com

munity engagem

ent.

How

could it be m

ore bala

nced a

nd su

stain

able in

its environ

men

tal,

econom

ic an

d social ou

tlook?

Develop, engaging creative &

effective programm

es for sustainable comm

unity developm

ent.

Partner w

ith other denominations and com

munity bodies in developing good

programm

es.

Speak effectively on m

atters of social, economic, environm

ental and political concern w

ithout using religious jargon.

Be less preoccupied w

ith church buildings.

If sustainable also means keeping up w

ith the ever-changing times, churches

should be designed to be “electronically smart”, w

ith lots of connections, power

points, ducting etc with the capability of incorporating w

ho-knows w

hat, but w

hatever it is it will be com

monplace in 1

0 to 2

0 years tim

e. This would apply to

all space – worship, office, hall, kitchen.

Develop strategy and com

municate on the

issue, leading the ideas and implem

entation.The consultation review

process is designed to provide inform

ation which w

hen acted on will m

aximise

comm

unity engagement and uptake through adoption of

mandatory E

SD

protocols a comm

itment is dem

onstrated to the future of both the C

hurch and the planet.

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Background:

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Anglican C

onstitution provides for three partners: Tikanga P

akeha, Tikanga M

aori & Tikanga P

asifika to order their affairs w

ithin their own cultural contexts.

Each strand is a full &

equal partner in the affairs of the C

hurch. No decisions can be

taken by the General S

ynod without the

consent of the 3 Tikanga partners.

Tikanga Pakeha – 7

Dioceses

Tikanga Maori – 5

Hui am

orangi

Tikanga Pasifika – Fiji, Tonga, S

amoa &

the C

ook Islands – The Dioceses of P

olynesia

The church architecture should be honouring &

uplifting of all three Tikanga and allowing

for the expressions of other cultures who

worship and use the buildings.

The integration of cultural expression through structure, art patterning, spatial arrangem

ent and the form of the

building, offers a sense of belonging, and com

municates across cultural groups.

This brings into form the bi-cultural and

multicultural nature of our society of faith,

and our society in general.

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Historica

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ow h

as th

e Ma

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evolved?

Maori can w

orship in mainstream

The Cathedral has three B

ishop seats. Represents partnership

Decisions are m

ade in consultation

Expression w

ithin prayer book of Maori identity

Prayer, singing in M

aori is significant

Tikanga Pakeha

A local tradition and heritage developed from

the Faith of the settlers.

Wh

at ch

urch

es are M

aori or a

re Ma

ori represen

ted in th

rough

out th

e An

glican

com

mu

nity

in C

an

terbury

?

The St M

ichaels tabernacle is a carved waka huia and this creates a strong connection

with the culture

Even if the church is predom

inantly pakeha there should be elements of M

aori & P

acific Island w

ithin the space

Each P

arish I have worshipped in has had M

aori families w

ho choose to worship w

ith P

akeha

Weaving / carving becom

e part of conversations, learning & understanding

Rather than superim

pose Maori sym

bols consider carefully as integrated; i.e. Carvings

may be appropriate, other places not

Work w

ith local cultural groups to identify needs and opportunities.

Should be a priority in consultation.

Local Parishes m

ust consider the involvement

and representation of multiple cultures in

rebuilding work.

Inclusion of thematic, historic and craft elem

ents from

these traditions will add to the final result in

a multidim

ensional way.

Constitution revised allow

s Maori to express tikanga

Consult &

take advice from M

aori

The marae is an inclusive and flexible place

Tuahiwi, A

rawhenua, Ferry R

oad – Te Waipounam

u, Arahura

Little Akaloa has great carving w

hich gives much m

ana & atm

osphere

Tikanga Maori - began w

ith the missionaries

Celebrate M

aori Anglican history, heritage &

aspirations

Exam

ples of significant Maori A

nglican churches include

Celebrate M

aori saints / martyrs / bishops / local

leaders in buildings and artefacts

Find ways to illustrate people &

events in Maori

Anglican history

These are strong themes - consider in the

planning of hospitality and sacred spaces.

Surrounded by that im

merse people of in their

past & their cultural inheritance

Som

e prefer this sense of total imm

ersion and feel nurtured by it.

Com

municate laterally through education and

‘progressive’ events.

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Learn about spirituality inherent in Pasifika

Pasifika represented by fam

ilies from P

acific Nations

CS

N com

munity represents P

asifika well

In Fiji – their churches have no walls, nature can join the w

orship. People flow

in & out

Pacific – m

ats instead of chairs

Sam

oa – long services, sermons tw

ice as long as a European context, significant

singing, visitors are made w

elcome w

ith an opportunity provided to introduce oneself

Com

e together to share the faith.

No pew

s – sit on the floor

Toilets are close but separate

In a Pasifika context they m

ay hold Easter cam

ps – sleep overs, cooking, eating. Guest

speakers. Break up into groups. V

isit parishioners homes, hospitals

Churches are often built w

ith a relationship to the sea reinforcing its importance as a

primary source of food and accentuating its role in creating depth of spirituality

Tonga – barefooted, use space in a different way

Tikanga Pasifika

Cultural differences exist in the delivery of the

faith message in 3

Tikanga churches.

Adaptation to im

prove cultural fit are necessary and w

ill be more effective if consulted and

initiated locally.

With im

agination like St M

ichaels All A

ngels conservation of the Sacram

ent – a carved w

ooden container in the style used for preserving human bones

Celebrate P

asifika Anglican history, heritage

& aspirations

Tapa cloth and other artistic products can be a pow

erful unifying symbols, w

ith the ability to represent m

any cultures and many stories

simultaneously. C

onsider use of Tapa cloth, in som

e instances, for furnishing interiors.

Our history says the C

hurch is multicultural “G

od will receive people of all races”

The relationship between the church &

other cultures – patience and understanding is required.

Parish teas &

“occasions” greatly enhanced by other cultures

Learning new w

ords & m

usic to worship, benefits all

There is a parallel between w

hat is happening in the comm

unity & in the w

ider church

Increasingly multicultural i.e. K

orean & A

sian

Filipino – spirituality is as natural as breathing

Initiative needs to come from

comm

unities i.e. To determine expression of their culture

Multiculturalism

Reflect m

ulticulturalism in the building

Com

mon to all cultures is the relationship

between m

an & nature

Maintain com

mon elem

ents of Anglican faith.

Consider how

different cultures can all use the sam

e building and feel welcom

ed and at home

e.g. Chinese, R

omanian, Tongan, S

amoan, A

sian each w

ith their own their ow

n services and their ow

n needs. Identify and distil their needs down to

comm

on universal human needs.

“We’re m

ulticultural”U

nderstand wider range of experience &

faithInvolvem

ent of comm

itted Christians from

m

ultiple cultures will be beneficial to the process

and outcome.

Allow

worship to occur as a com

munity

Other cultures represented in the C

hurch

Com

bination of European, M

aori, Pasifika &

other cultures i.e. dairy farm w

orkers - B

razil, Italy, Germ

any, Filipino & A

sian.

Different cultures bring different perspectives

with respect to the elderly, those deceased &

grandchildren

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Vietnam

ese – elderly go first then middle aged then young

Africa – church is 3

hours & chicken offerings

Chile – hospitable, rich &

poor together, good parties. Church is passionate about

conveying a message, strong voice in the face of injustice

China – “B

ad luck to go to a young person’s funeral

Good luck honouring ancestors”

St M

ary’s: Japanese, Asian visitors sit at the back but participate in com

munion

Asian races w

ill fit in – not the same expectations

Considerably e.g. the A

sian, Chinese population in A

vonside & R

iccarton. Shared m

eals

For Asian &

Maori clergy very im

portant influence

Our C

anadian Bishop has certainly influenced &

enhanced our Diocese’s w

orship

There are no or few M

aori in the current Church com

munity. A

sians & m

iddle eastern are increasing in their num

ber – in particular in Riccarton

Chinese (M

ethodists), Ratana, C

hinese Buddhists, B

ibni gangs, homosexuals &

lesbians are also key interest groups.

There is an opportunity for the Church to

be positively influenced by the alternative dim

ensions and attitudes provided through our m

ulticultural comm

unity.

Consider the extent to w

hich it is appropriate in a C

hristchurch context to reflect the needs of a m

ulticultural society, whilst at the sam

e time

carrying and nurturing the traditions of the past.

Num

bers & colours have special m

eanings

Distance / visual barrier betw

een church & grave

yards – Asians superstitious

Churches need a m

odern edge technologically i.e. data projectors, screen, and sound.

Asian: K

itchen / dining important for com

munal m

eals

Contem

porary urban societies i.e. Asians

have a strong interest and skill in the integration of technology e.g: data projectors / audio visual

Design into the interior of the church

Accom

modate a control centre

Need future flexibility

Allow

others to express their love of God in their w

ay

Transparency, confident cultural identity & expression, engagem

ent, trust, flexibility, inner strength, safety, inspiring spaces

The Church is a sign to the people – a sign of support, openness, acceptance, and

respect

Hosting/ sharing / discussion

Be w

arm (genuine) inviting, w

elcoming

Com

munication needs to be tw

o way

How

to integrate

Learn from other cultures, be sensitive

Identify qualities to express to Maori, P

asifika &

other cultures

The future churches are unknown. They should

represent new relationships and intent brought

forward in the current situation, including m

ore integration, synthesis of cultures and acceptance.

One facility w

on’t fit every comm

unity i.e. too “clap happy”C

omm

unity engagement

Variety and local difference is required.

Allow

other comm

unity organizations to use church facilitiesR

eflect the comm

unity / congregation i.e. church in the inner city

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All are w

elcome

Keep A

nglican churches simple.

Be a w

elcoming church for all races

Flags – symbols of w

elcome

Make other cultures feel w

elcome

Welcom

ing people at church

Asian / P

asifika

“Welcom

es everyone to his table”

Open, w

elcoming “you’re w

elcome here”

Transparency, openness, sense of permanence

Entrances are easy to find

Have m

usic playing

Welcom

ing area on approaching the church

Clarity of entrance.

Warm

th.

Signs of occupation, care and creativity.

Stew

ardship of creationThe relationship betw

een church & nature

Visual connection w

ith outside

More clear glass

Church m

andate: To care for natureO

utside views can be seen from

the insideO

utside environment should be visible from

spaces of w

orship & m

eeting

Church exists in nature

Chapel A

rthur’s Pass, Franz Josef G

lacier, Tekapo – beauty of the landscape is w

elcoming to all

Maintain a balance betw

een sacred elements

& nature

St Faiths, O

hinemutu, R

otorua – stained glass w

ith Lake Rotorua behind

Create buildings w

hich are more a part of specific

environments i.e; oceans, rivers, A

vonside

Running w

ater is symbolic of life

Canterbury – reflect the changing seasons. E

xotic species are very special

Serene, peace – the haven. E

xperiencing God

Eco-friendly – respect for the environm

ent

The connection between church &

nature should be very natural

Plant native plants &

trees

Glass to the m

ountains

Urban churches to have gardens &

water visible

for the inside

A lot of things are w

orking well – appeals to other cultures

Use of brass, D

arfield rimu w

ood pews – fabulous carving

St M

argaret’s Chapel - V

ery beautiful

“Retain historical links but present day people

are making history.

Very good light – natural diffuse light

Natural light

Sem

i-circular

Craft and art are im

portant cues to acceptance

Gentle, softness, m

ovement (airflow

)

Musical space

Multifunctional space

Em

brace change

Integration needs to be 2-w

ay

Retain traditional churches

Beautiful aesthetic

The identity of the Anglican C

hurch has to evolve”

Find true champion and artistic leaders of all

cultures in the Church com

munity, and use their

skills to form a new

synthesis.

Incorporate symbolism

in building, can be religious or cultural

Celtic cross – S

t Patrick. P

rotestant not Catholic

Sym

bols are important

Local influence of different cultural groups can and w

ill lead to variety of expression, which is

beneficial to their engagement w

ith the Church.

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Serene, peace – the haven. E

xperiencing God

Lift the spirit

Maori hym

ns

Learn comm

on song

Music is im

portant in the experience of w

orship.

The musical qualities of the spaces are

therefore important.

Consider the w

ays in whcih different cultures

will use church space for m

usic - from solo voice,

bands, choirs and more.

Show

real care

Provide food specific to the culture

Inclusive

Com

fort

Hospitality is im

portant for many cultural

groups involved in the church.S

ensitive cooking & eating arrangem

ents for the w

idest group possible.

Adjustable seating, upholstered

Show

er or 2 in the H

all for sleep overs

Spaces to express experiences in com

mon

Honesty

Flexibility

Unique N

Z architecture – should be a high priority

Strength in diversity of architecture

Retreat – little chapels

Altar – natural w

ood, glazed to nature behind. Pure, m

inimalist, S

imple, quiet, no

distractions

Create a stronger N

Z C

hurch all embracing, life, com

munity &

love

NZ

identity

Relationship w

ith ‘Nature’

Relate to context, and the inclusion of specific

cultural inputs.

Use tim

ber in a meaningful w

ay.

Em

ploy Craftsm

en, artists and architects.

Through the concern of all cultures for ‘Nature’

embrace a com

mon thread of sustainability as a

design baseline.

Looking for different things in the Church com

munity. D

esire to get to know the

comm

unityY

oung peopleFacilities m

ust be relevant to youth ‘demand’.

What does this actually m

ean - what are those

places like?

Retreat facilities not functioning

Other denom

inations have comm

unity facilities i.e. Catholic, U

nion & A

nglican

YM

CA

has Chinese church building

Priest counselling: N

eeds to be warm

, welcom

ing

Caring for children &

babies. Crèche has a service

Other facilities

Retreats

One in city, one rural setting – P

udding Hill

Education

Disabled access

In Winter: nice &

warm

inside, double glazing

Family change room

Children spaces be separated by glass / sound

proof

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We have discussed a vision

for the future in an ‘open-ended’ and aspirational w

ay w

ith many w

ho attended the consultation forum

s.

Envisioning the future ranges from

the personal to the public; the sacred to the secular.

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Do y

ou h

ave a

vision for h

ow th

e chu

rch cou

ld be fulfillin

g for y

ou p

ersona

lly?

“More activities that bring the com

munity together”

“The social and educational centre of my com

munity”

“Getting on w

ith progress”

“No, I have a vision for how

the church would be fulfilling for G

od”

“The buildings would be beautiful, w

ould use light sensitively, and w

ould inspire silence and contemplation”

“Know

ing the church is making a difference in the com

munity,

something inspiring I can be part of”

“Passion, connection to the past and the future, real and

relevant”

“Multi-generational, vibrant, and connected to the com

munity”

“Yes, I w

ould like to be buried in the Churchyard”

“Seeing an open space does w

onders for peoples’ ability to re-think things”

Personal fullfillm

ent from the idea of the church

comes in m

any differing forms, but generall

aspire to success in mission.

Seek to apply the S

trategic Objectives in the design process.

Design for diverse activities to be supported, for ease of access, and to

support learning. Avoid steps, provide generous storage, incorporate

technology.

Create sim

ple buildings that can be constructed quickly.

Achieve balance betw

een serving both sacred and secular uses.

Consider the introduction and m

anipulation of natural light carefully as an expressive elem

ent in the design.

Design for transparency, visibility, connection betw

een comm

unity (street and public realm

) and the activity on-site. Provide for activity to

occur outside and beyond the boundary.

Design to express vibrancy. B

ring the social activity to where it is visible

from the street. C

onsider strong use of colour. Consider the needs of

children, the elderly (access).

Design visual and physical connections betw

een indoor and outdoor spaces. C

reate spatial depth and spatial sequences.

Wou

ld you

like to see constru

ction m

ateria

ls an

d artefa

cts sa

ved an

d incorp

orated in

to the n

ew bu

ildings?

“Saving and salvaging m

aterials help us know w

here we have

come from

and therefore where w

e are going”

“Som

e small item

s that would be touchstones, but nothing that

would be restrictive of a new

building”.

“Appropriately – perhaps in the gardens and grounds”

“Contem

porary but respectful of the past”

“The Buildings need to serve the new

vision, rather than constrain it”

“Both. C

ontinuity and mem

ory are very important. H

onouring the gifts of past generations”

“Retain w

alls of the old buildings as a mem

orial”

“A sm

aller number of churches that are stronger spiritually,

better meeting the needs of the com

munity”

“Strong P

arishes could “adopt” a Parish (W

est/East) - accept a

buddy system from

a “West-side” parish.

Where objects and elem

ents are retained from

older structures there can be significant gains in m

emory and m

eaning.

Consider how

to salvage materials in a w

ay that is legible – that tells a story.

Identify appropriate ways to incorporate salvaged m

aterials that are em

blematic of the past, rather than involving com

promise or

disproportionate cost.

The way in w

hich materials are incorporated w

ill be as important as

doing so. Avoid cliché.

Where significant high quality heritage rem

ains consider composing

juxtapositions between heritage and contem

porary architecture.

Retention of existing fabric should not com

promise S

trategic Objectives

or the balance of expense and design in rebuilding.

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“Vicarages perhaps could be ow

ned by CP

T not parishes”

“There needs to be at least some churches that are theologically

progressive, liturgically competent, m

usically well resourced,

capably managed, m

usically well, hospitable and broad m

inded. A

t present far too few!”

Consolidation and netw

orking between P

arishes w

ithin the Diocese could be beneficial.

Test the viability of the brief. Is the building needed, is it the right scale, is it in the right place?

Design flexible spaces that support success. C

onsider musical

programm

e. Perform

ance, dance, experimentation, tradition, and

hospitality”

“It (the rebuild project) should be a comm

unity project”

“Develop com

munity program

mes and connections w

ith Plunket,

Kindy, M

ainly Music, P

robus etc”

“The team needs to consult w

ith individual parishes and be open to the skills and enthusiasm

s of local people”

“Com

munity is N

o 1., C

hurch is No.2

, Com

munity Facilities are

very precious in Christchurch at present”

“Create stronger links to local com

munity w

here church is based, closer to foot traffic, relocate to m

ore visible locations – close to shops”

“We need greater connection w

ith our comm

unity”

“ Locate new buildings to achieve higher profile – close to retail”

“ Pious, doctrinaire approach is not useful. A

t its best the church is a highly contem

porary model of sm

all scale intentional com

munity that treasures the traditions, attitudes and skills of

that we w

ill all need in times to com

e…Neighbourhoods have

become m

uch closer than before the quake. We should foster

and build on this”.

“The comm

unity currently look at our buildings as historic buildings, not churches”

Connection to the com

munity is a fundam

ental requirem

ent, and should be supported by design of facilities and activities.

Consider grouping 3

-4 projects and prom

oting the design of the projects as an event in and of itself. E

ngage the wider com

munity in the design

process. Give the com

munity full visibility to the design process and to

the construction process.

Provide for tangible local inputs into the design process and outcom

es.

There is a very strong desire for new church buildings to m

ake the church’s com

munity connection real, and enduring. R

eview every aspect

of the design against this criteria.

Wherever possible design for intuitive safe pedestrian access,

particularly in close proximity to retail. Think beyond the boundary.

Review

positioning of new buildings on their sites, and review

sites as w

ell.

The importance placed in N

ew Z

ealand on being practical and “down

to earth” needs to be understood in the design response. What are

the practical ways in w

hich new church buildings can m

ake a positive difference to people’s lives in a post-earthquake C

hristchurch?”

Opportunities to create a contem

porary and bold expression for the organisation through architecture need to be taken. H

eritage architecture, w

hilst in many cases very beautiful, does not play a role in

taking the Church forw

ard.

“Rebuilding should not be seen as replacing; both buildings and

space should be seen as more flexible to allow

for different types of use”

“The Church needs to be m

ore a comm

unity centre, with

accomm

odation for a worship centre.”

“More social spaces for all groups in the church and the

comm

unity”

Con

temp

orary

arch

itectura

l exp

ression, or closely

resemble h

eritage of th

e pa

st?

“Classic in style, neither garishly m

odern, or restricted by traditional design”

“Should be m

odern to suit lots of different purposes”

“I lean to contemporary architecture, but a m

odified heritage architecture can facilitate “intim

acy” in worship.

Flexibility will be m

ore of a priority for some sites

than others, but inflexibility should be avoided.The needs of each com

munity w

ill differ however there are universal

needs that new church buildings can respond to in providing for

flexibility. These needs include providing for cost-effective change, flexibility of use, good access at the front and rear of spaces, creating a range of spaces in both their character and scale, using m

aterials and architectural expression that support a range of purposes.

Social spaces need to be w

ell serviced (for food preparation and service), engendering a sense of safety, openness, and vibrancy. C

onsider how

spaces will w

ork when full of people, and w

hen occupied by small groups.

Consider carefully the context of each site and generate an inform

ed w

ell planned response. Utilise tim

eless proportions and enduring m

aterials.

There is a clear message that bold contem

porary architecture is sought as a response to the earthquakes. W

e are being challenged and encouraged to take creative risks and look forw

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“Very, very contem

porary, but still clearly a church”

“Contem

porary – even futuristic”

“Contem

porary – the old buildings were contem

porary in their day”

“Far prefer leading edge design. Be innovative. Take risks”

Consider carefully and strategically the balance of budgets spent

between project com

ponents.

Settin

g aside con

strain

ts, wh

at w

ould be th

e ultim

ate

outcom

e for the ch

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an

d the D

iocese as a

wh

ole? “C

lergy working in team

s, not isolated. Parishes strong and w

ell connected to their local com

munities”

There would be a strong connection w

ith the local comm

unity”

“A new

, relevant, and vital relationship with the com

munity”

“Fewer stronger better resourced churches w

ith staff teams

rather than lone vicars who can w

ork together and enable the congregations to reach out to their com

munities”

“Engage w

ith the non-church comm

unity. Obtain a com

pletely fresh unbiased perspective”.

“A m

ore even balance found between hospitality and w

orship”

“A suite of churches that are ecologically and socially responsible

in their design and purpose. Share construction resources

amongst all churches – a D

iocesan wide budget”

“Beauty. S

pare no effort in pursuit of the highest aesthetic values”

“Engagem

ent with the fine arts. Invite A

rtists to participate in re-building”

“Churches that connect w

ith nature – there is something unique

about NZ

churches in that they can connect with the natural

world in a pow

erful way”

Energetic expression of future engagem

ent with

the comm

unity in many dim

ensions.There is a strong and unified desire for an open and successful connection w

ith the wider com

munity, and a sense that this connection

must be m

ade more vital and diverse for the future of the church in a

post-earthquake Christchurch to be successful.

There are few qualifications being expressed about how

this is achieved and on w

hat terms. There is a sense that the church has becom

e isolated from

the mainstream

comm

unity and that the functional constraints and historical expression of the church’s buildings are in large part responsible for this isolation.

Society’s needs and interests have evolved, w

hereas the physical m

anifestation of the church – its buildings, spaces, and places - have not. The design im

plications for new buildings are significant.

The genuine and unaffected hospitality provided in an Anglican church

has been identified as a strength, as a tradition and as a point of difference. H

ow can this be supported through design?

Whilst in som

e cases there is a desire expressed for beautiful crafted buildings to be integral to the A

nglican experience, in comparison

this is overwhelm

ed by the desire for designing to support successful com

munity engagem

ent and connection.

In discussion (less so in writing) people have shared that they gain

spiritual sustenance from and are uplifted by a connection betw

een w

orship spaces and the natural world.

“Consider sm

all “pop-up” churches and spaces for contemplation

and prayer. Experim

ent with a few

things – continue with w

hat w

orks. Make it fun and an “event”. D

on’t build more of w

hat we

know doesn’t w

ork”.

An experim

ental programm

e C

onsider creating a range of projects in time and space that respond

to the diverse and fluid situation that now exists. S

ignature landmark

projects that fulfil the core essence of the brief, as well as projects

that may be m

ore temporal, dynam

ic, and responsive to shorter term

situations.

Understand and integrate w

ith public transport linkagesP

ublic Transport gives clues to better access by m

ore people.A

ccessibility is a critical urban design consideration and is critical – in every dim

ension. Consider public transport as a high priority w

ith respect to the siting, arrival, and orientation of each site’s developm

ent.

“Find out what the needs actually are of the future generation”

Talking with youth groups to establish the needs

of the futureInvolve the future generation in the design process. U

nderstand the developm

ent of the new buildings as an opportunity to com

mit a new

generation of the com

munity em

otionally and to educate and equip them

with new

skills.

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Diversity

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p

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is un

ique

The distinctive qualities of each parish are expressed in the design solutions. This could be m

anifest in many w

ays ranging from how

the church is sited and its relationship to the external w

orld or the incorporation of local artworks and relics into the architecture

and landscape. These are themes addressed in m

ore detail below. W

ithin the general constraints of representing sacred space, difference from

surrounding and accom

modating liturgical process and ideas there w

ill be different ideas and priorities, and different site opportunities.

The overall test should be the meeting of strategic objectives.

Refer to engaging the com

munity design

guidelines.

HE

RIT

AG

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SU

ES

Priorities for reu

se to be establish

ed takin

g a

ccoun

t of risk an

d cost

Con

sideration

of integra

tion of sa

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elemen

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ew

Consider it m

ay not be worth rebuilding w

here there will be no return. C

onsolidation of parishes m

ay be a logical solution especially where this m

ay have already begun.

Valuing the past through integration of salvaged elem

ents, for example integration

of materials into artw

ork, relics of stained glass or construction of a side chapel from

restored salvaged materials. C

ould be a valuable strategy to connect the existing and past m

emories of the church com

munity.

Alternatively this can have an educational liturgical or personal art historical value.

Careful attention to the value of salvaged objects and their potential for reuse is

recomm

ended. Objects of true art historic or archaeological value should be collected if

not used locally.

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Increa

se conn

ection to n

atu

re an

d com

mu

nity

contex

tThere is a strong desire to increase connection to the public realm

and the natural world.

Consider in the design the ability to see out, to link the interior w

ith the natural world or

the comm

unity in which the church is located. A

lso in tandem consider the ability of the

public to see in to increase the connection to comm

unity and make it m

ore inviting for one to enter.

The design needs to consider the degree and type or nature of glazing to increase the sense of connection betw

een exterior and interior.

Careful attention to the theological and liturgical rationale for this should inform

each design keeping in m

ind the balance of sacred space(s) within and w

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ngem

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There is a strong emphasis on the im

portance of peoples proximity to the sanctuary

and the priests to increase the sense of participation and togetherness. Avoid long

naves and look at seating arrangements w

hich allow the com

munity to feel they are

celebrating mass together.

Discussion about the liturgical im

plications of these changes should be encouraged to enable a richer understanding of the change, rather than it appear as a design driven or personal change.

Siting inplications of a ‘m

ore square’ footprint need to be understood and taken to advantage if possible.

Som

e sites may not be able to accom

modate this easily.

Con

sideration

of sensory

, artistic a

nd

aesth

etic dimen

sions a

s well a

s the

fun

ctiona

l to be pa

rt of every brief.

The church needs to signal to the public realm that it is a place of w

orship, that it holds sacred space.

The exact nature of this ‘signal’ will be different in each instance but could involve

lighting, views of the interior, w

indow discussions and the character of the overall

building.

The importance of the com

munity feeling the sacred, and evoking the num

inous to the interior m

ust be part of briefing and design discussion.

Con

sideration

of choir p

lacem

ent p

arish

by p

arish

Parish specific discussions about the nature of their choir and church m

usic. There may

be provision required for organs, bands, guitar music.

The choir may be w

ithin the congregation, may w

ish to sing opposite each other or to one side of the sanctuary. C

onsider choir placement in conjunction w

ith spatial arrangem

ent of seating as noted above.

Acoustic advice is essential for successful com

pletion of new projects.

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of the rela

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een

the h

all a

nd th

e chu

rch a

nd its loca

tion on

th

e site

There is a range of options for each parish as to a hall and its relationship to the church

a) No hall- this raises the question of having food/kai in a sacred space

b)A loosely connected hall and church w

ith a comm

on foyer, comm

on narthex or cloister connection form

ing a sacred comm

unity cluster of buildings

c) a strongly connected hall and church- as a large foyer or narthex to the church. There is a question of the degree of connection this w

ould have whether it is a unified space

with the ability to divide or w

hether it is two distinct spaces that can be connected.

Ideally the full, landscape and sacred space should form a beneficial, com

fortable unit giving the environm

ental, comm

unal and personal benefits to visitors and numbers.

Refer to engaging the com

munity design

guidelines.

Con

sideration

of the loca

tion a

nd sp

ace

arou

nd th

e font

Parish specific discussion around font location and type, for exam

ple at the entrance, full im

mersion, m

oveable. Consider this in conjunction w

ith the narthex and hall possibilities as listed above.

Loose seatin

gFlexibility in seating. Loose chairs -possibly w

ith arms- and loose pew

s . This raises consideration of issues w

ith using loose chairs and pews-the requirem

ent to kneel, w

eight and ability to move pew

s easily and ensuring their stability.

Con

sideration

for wa

ys of u

tilizing th

e p

rovided spa

ces more regu

larly

as w

ell as

ma

king th

em sa

cred

Flexibility in use of the space. Consider w

ays physical space and technology could support different uses in the sacred space for periods w

hen it is not used for worship.

Resolution of the potential com

promises m

ay be left to the individual parishes, but the objectives of flexibility and success as sacred space m

ust be achieved in all projects.

Imp

ortan

ce of a qu

iet cha

pel

Importance of a contem

plative space that is quiet for individual or small group w

orship or reflection. C

onsider its possibility for use outside regular service hours. Consider its

relationship to the main church. A

quiet chapel could possibly connect to the garden, or even be in the garden.

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Design to be expressive of today’s and anticipated future needs and aspirations. D

esign needs to be expressive of the individual parishes and their location.

Ensure that the brief for each new

building is achieved in consultation with

representatives of the Parish, and that design is reflective of this brief.

Con

sideration

of sha

red chu

rches

Parish ability to m

anage building infrastructure to be investigated and explored for sharing w

ith other parishes and other faiths. This would need to address the im

portance of allow

ing a sense of ownership of each parish or faith.

Incorp

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V a

nd sou

nd rein

forcemen

t, good a

coustics

Incorporation of technology to support visual AV

and sound reinforcement.

Consideration of projection w

alls or drop down screens.

Acoustic consultants should be used in conjunction w

ith design to ensure spaces are suitable for particular use in relation to the scale of the spaces and the prim

ary desire of each parish -the spoken voice un- reinforced and or song.

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reater importance of landscape and outdoor spaces and connection betw

een interior and exterior spaces. C

onsider more carefully the spaces betw

een buildings and the street to m

aximize contact, invitation and perception of sacred space w

ithin.

The idea of the closed off stone church is no longer desired. There is a desire to express N

ew Z

ealanders strong relationship and connection with the landscape w

ith the potential for outdoor w

orship and celebration space- which could be used for w

eddings and funerals, perform

ance space, contemplative and m

emorial gardens and children’s

play spaces possibly with com

munity access.

Also refer to sub heading C

hurch and its Context above.

There is also potential for shared comm

unity gardens, production gardens and allotm

ents.

Consider various surface treatm

ents to carparking surfaces and rainwater in to sw

ales or rain gardens. C

arparks with trees. C

onsider carparks as multiple use spaces for

secondary functions- for example church fairs and local m

arkets.

Consider incorporation of heritage elem

ents or local artists sculpture into gardens.

Each parish project to include a landscape architect to w

ork with architects at early

design stage for better integration of landscape and architecture.

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Consider provision for a children’s space

Provision for children in adjacent spaces, external play spaces w

ith visual connection to sanctuary and S

unday School. C

onsider the use of play spaces able to be used by the com

munity outside norm

al service hours.

Consider the local com

munities needs for children’s play group m

eetings, children’s m

usic sessions, mother’s coffee m

ornings, hosting birthday parties and antenatal group sessions.

Careful and specific attention is each design needs to be paid to solution for caring for

children during services in a safe adjacent and acoustically successful manner.

Internal care or play spaces require careful consideration to ensure safety, acoustic separation and educational objectives are m

et.

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Contrasting the existing church environm

ents with the aspirations in the consultation

resulted in a number of diagram

atic studies. the success of each project will be very

dependent on the integration of the parts and their landscape identity.

This diagram illustrates a generic but typical

corner site over which buildings have been

developed over a period of time.

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L: The sacred space is located at the heart of the site and is the prim

ary ‘address’ within the

precinct. Com

munity use space is built

subsequently and often towards the

rear of the site. This location creates the im

pression that this space is ‘secondary’ or subservient to the sacred space and opportunities for engagem

ent are not realised.

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: The sacred space and com

munity facilities are typically

‘inwardly focussed’ w

ith only a minim

al allow

ance for glazing and transparency. The C

orner location is not well utilised in

terms of engaging w

ith the comm

unity.

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XIB

ILITY

: opportunities for flexibility are generally not w

ell realised resulting in spatial separation and duplication of facilities betw

een com

munity and sacred spaces (entrance

and back of house areas)

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E O

F P

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hile the sacred space is w

ell defined, outdoor spaces are not positively reinforced and as a result lack presence.

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T: The lack of built definition

results in poor shelter from prevailing

winds

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This diagram illustrates a generic corner site

and proposes a series of ‘masterplanned’

responses to the existing context:

—

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& A

RR

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L: The Sacred

space is located at the heart of the site but positioned to allow

a large outdoor space at the m

oment of arrival. This

space is also addressed by Com

munity

use facilities - creating a vibrant, social space at the heart of the site. The site is open and w

elcoming w

ith a balance of sacred and com

munity activities.

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TR

AN

SP

AR

EN

CY

: Com

munity space is

located in a high profile location reflecting the prom

inent role these spaces play in providing a ‘w

indow’ for engagem

ent with

the comm

unity.

—

FLE

XIB

ILITY

: A large central open

welcom

e & arrival space is created w

hich addresses both the S

acred space and com

munity spaces equally and provides

opportunities for interconnection and events. S

upport spaces are positioned to serve both functions efficiently and discreetly. C

ar parking and service activities are located to the rear of the site and a clear separation betw

een ‘public’ and ‘back of house’ achieved.

—

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NS

E O

F P

LAC

E: S

acred space, com

munity spaces, and com

plementary

outdoor spaces create a ‘precinct’ environm

ent.

—

CO

MF

OR

T: The location of building form

is considered to created sheltered arrival and open spaces.

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This diagram illustrates a generic corner

site and proposes a series of ‘contemporary’

master plan responses to the existing

context. This version probably reflects the sm

aller sites and/or combination w

ith the largest design to build i.e. likely to result in little landscaped area. W

hat open space there is should be strategically enabling w

elcome, shelter and com

fort.

—

WE

LCO

ME

& A

RR

IVA

L: The Sacred

space is located at the heart of the site and positioned to create a series of pedestrian ‘streets’ w

ithin the site. These spaces are also addressed by C

omm

unity use facilities - creating vibrant, social spaces at the heart of the site. The site directly addresses the high profile corner is open and w

elcoming

with a balance of sacred and com

munity

activities.

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AN

SP

AR

EN

CY

: Com

munity spaces

are located in high profile locations at the street edges - reflecting the prom

inent role these spaces play in providing a ‘w

indow’ for engagem

ent with the

comm

unity.

—

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XIB

ILITY

: Building edges

open up to engage with the internal

‘streets’ creating an open and flexible environm

ent. Support spaces are

positioned to serve both sacred and

comm

unity functions efficiently and discreetly. C

ar parking and service activities are located to the rear of the site and a clear separation betw

een ‘public’ and ‘back of house’ achieved.

—

SE

NS

E O

F P

LAC

E: S

acred space, com

munity spaces, and com

plementary

outdoor spaces create a ‘precinct’ environm

ent.

—

CO

MF

OR

T: The location of building

form is considered to created sheltered

arrival and open spaces.

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site and proposes a ‘contemporary’ m

aster plan response to the existing context. This version has m

ore site area available, but gathers the various functions under an enclosing roof w

ith a contrasting landmark

object for the sacred space. Com

pactness in the building arrangem

ents enables a generous site and landscape response at the corner.

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L: Th

e Pu

blic P

ark. The S

acred space is located at the heart of the site and positioned to allow

a large outdoor space at the m

oment of

arrival. Rather than a large w

indswept

forecourt, his “Outdoor C

omm

unity space” could be im

agined as a highly visible public park prom

inantly located on the corner. This allow

s for a direct visual connection to the sacred space beyond and above. The park w

ould be active and public. A

great outdoor space in which the

comm

unity can gather, reflect as well as

play.

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AN

SP

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EN

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: The “Indoor C

omm

unity spaces” are located along the prim

ary street edge, engaging directly w

ith the comm

unity. These would be

experienced as highly permeable spaces,

providing a direct visual and physical connection to the S

red and Shared space

behind and in-between.

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: Th

e Sh

ared S

pa

ce. The “S

hared’ space is an indoor transition zone linking the sacred and com

munity

spaces. It is a flexible space which is

scalable in the sense that it can become

larger or smaller depending on the need.

This in-between shared space condition

can be likened to a comm

unity street. S

patially this shared zone would be a rich,

vibrant and social experience, providing

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ple 2: C

orner S

ite: ‘Sy

mbolic R

oof model’

a platform for sacred and com

munity

activity to engage and interact on both intim

ate and large scale levels under one expansive, encom

passing singular roof. This singular building form

typology aligns w

ith current theology and church architecture thinking today.

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NS

E O

F P

LAC

E: S

acred space, com

munity spaces and covered, shared

interstitial spaces create a vibrant ‘precinct’ environm

ent.

—

CO

MF

OR

T: The location of building

form is considered to created sheltered

arrival, open and shared spaces. Access

to support space at the rear of the site is from

the secondary road, seperating this service zone from

the sacred and public realm

s.

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aster plan response to this context:

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LCO

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L: The Sacred

space is set back to the rear of the site and positioned to create a direct connection w

ith the large singular C

omm

unity space which fronts onto

the prominent P

rimary street corner.

The primary entry is a large dedicated

transition space setback to create an arrival forecourt and links directly through to S

acred, Com

munity and outdoor

spaces.

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AN

SP

AR

EN

CY

: Com

munity spaces

are located in a high profile location on the corner and secondary road edge - reflecting the prom

inent role these spaces play in providing a ‘w

indow’ for

engagement w

ith the comm

unity. The S

acred space is also located along the secondary street edge allow

ing views

through into the sanctuary.

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XIB

ILITY

: The building edges open up to engage w

ith the internal shared space, creating an open and flexible environm

ent. Support space is positioned

adjacent to the carpark to functionally service the sacred and com

munity

spaces. Car parking is located to the side

of the site with clear approach and visible

access for visitors.

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SE

NS

E O

F P

LAC

E: S

acred space, com

munity spaces and shared areas are

complem

ented by quiet outdoor spaces.

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CO

MF

OR

T: The location of building form

is considered to created sheltered arrival and open spaces.

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NT

EM

PO

RA

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SIT

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orner S

ite: ‘Cou

rtya

rd model’

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This diagram illustrates a generic road site

and proposes a ‘contemporary’ m

aster plan response to this context. This version is m

ost applicable to urban sites and could lead to efficient com

pact layouts. Landcaping treatm

ent is very important.

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LCO

ME

& A

RR

IVA

L: The Sacred

space is set back to the rear of the site and positioned to create a direct connection w

ith the large singular C

omm

unity space which fronts onto the

street. This transition space between

would be a vibrant, social space at the

heart of the site.

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AN

SP

AR

EN

CY

: Com

munity spaces

are located in a high profile location at the street edge - reflecting the prom

inent role these spaces play in providing a ‘w

indow’

for engagement w

ith the comm

unity.

—

FLE

XIB

ILITY

: The building edges open up to engage w

ith the internal shared space, creating an open and flexible environm

ent. Support spaces are

positioned on the wings to functionally

service the sacred and comm

unity spaces. C

ar parking is located to the side of the site w

ith clear approach and visible access for visitors.

—

CO

MF

OR

T: The building is considered

as one singular form to to allow

both sacred and com

munity space to coexist

together within. This singular building

form typology aligns w

ith current theology and church architecture thinking today.

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NT

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ite: ‘Sin

gula

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Consider that architecture of sacred space can be

transformative to support the w

orship of Christ, to

nurture and nourish the spirit.

Consider the qualities of m

ajestic, mystery and grace.

Include majesty, m

ystery and grace in design - examine aesthetic m

otivations and details for this. B

rief architects in relation to this aim.

It may be necessary to foster discussion on the requirem

ent and expectation about beauty in this context.

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Increa

se conn

ection to n

atu

re an

d com

mu

nity

contex

t

Con

sideration

of geograp

hic con

text a

nd

relation

ship

to na

ture.

There is a strong desire to increase connection to the public realm and the natural

world. C

onsider in the design the ability to see out, to link the interior with the natural

world or the com

munity in w

hich the church is located.

New

Zealanders strongly identify w

ith the natural world as a place of beauty

and transcendence- and recognize that being in the natural world can be a

transformative experience. The design needs to consider that the interior spaces

can look into interior gardens, distant hills, trees or sky. In some cases it m

ay be appropriate to consider translucent m

aterials to screen and select views out.

The design needs to consider the degree and type or nature of glazing in relation to these possible view

s . This theme reoccurs in S

AC

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D S

PA

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Guidelines.

To view to external space is/can be a rem

inder of ‘nature’, god given environment,

‘outside’, and the enclosure of the church and the individual within the environm

ent.

Suggested m

odels - Pavilion in garden, cloister courtyard com

plexes etc.

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AC

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En

able m

usic a

nd sin

ging th

rough

good a

coustics a

nd tech

nology

sup

port

Consider choir and m

usical aspects of spaces. Music can be a fundam

ental expression of the joy of being.

Enabling m

usic and using it to support worship is im

portant.

Care taken to enable positive interpretations and use of m

usic in workship, and take

care to minim

ise others.

Ensure that acoustics are considered in the design.

Consultation should be undertaken w

ith each parish to confirm their needs- i.e.

requirement for choral voice or spoken voice. A

coustics have a great bearing on intim

acy of space and transcendent qualities of space.

Con

sider timber to a

n in

teriorD

esigns may consider use of tim

ber in spaces.

There is a historic, traditional connection to consider. It may be possible to

allude to or reference previous timber w

orks.

Fine timber w

ork and craft enables engagement in m

aking and comm

its m

eaning to the objects.

Fine craft work of any kind has a beneficial side effect in the appreciation of large

and small, the infinite and m

icroscopic.

Con

sider good storage in

the righ

t location

.

It is imorta

nt th

at w

orkshop

spa

ces are u

sed p

rima

rily for w

orship

, rath

er tha

n stora

ge. B

riefs to inclu

de storage sp

ace.

Consider good storage particular to needs i.e. loose furniture , storage in support

spaces, storage in comm

unity spaces

Good storage is often located near w

here it is needed to function well.

Qu

iet cha

pel im

porta

nt

Importance of a contem

plative space that is quiet for individual or small group

worship or reflection. C

onsider its possibility for use outside regular service hours. C

onsider its relationship to the main church. A

quiet chapel could possible connect to a garden, or be in outdoor space, further reinforcing the need for the developm

ent of clear design intent for buildings in their landscape.

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Con

sideration

of sha

red chu

rches p

arish

by p

arish

S

ome sharing of parishes has been undertaken after the earthquakes. S

ome

‘unfamiliar’ relationships m

ay be beneficial in the current situation. Meeting

new people and rising above issues m

ay help. Perhaps rotational or progressive,

seasonal services might be useful concepts. C

onsultation should take place with

parishes as to whether this can be an option for their com

munities.

Imp

ortan

ce of local a

rtefacts a

nd loca

l artists.

Each parish could also consider com

missioning of new

works into rebuilding.

Consider w

orks by Local artists within the new

architecture.

Artw

orks can provide transcendant and intimate expression and experiences,

through content, colour, light and compositional skill.

Artw

orks should be carefully selected to provide specific indentified worship foci.

Con

sider arts p

rogram

me in

tegrated in

each

bu

ilding p

er project

Parishes m

ay consider arts projects of their comm

unity that could be incorporated into new

projects. Consider C

omm

unity involvement in creating som

ething specific to their project.

Con

sider reuse of ex

isting a

rtefacts/a

rt p

iecesThat each parish consider incorporation of artefacts that m

ay have been saved e.g. stained glass or artw

orks.

Con

sider buildin

g sma

ller cha

pels or

mem

orial ga

rdens/p

roductive ga

rdens w

ith

a w

orship

spa

ce with

in a

s altern

atives to a

new

repla

cemen

t chu

rch

Consultation w

ith the parishes and the comm

unity to the appropriate size and scale of w

hat may be rebuilt.

The church should be considered within its environm

ent, be that garden, urban or rural opportunities for sim

ply expressions of faith and worship could exist w

ithin these extgernal spaces, and could take the form

of productive gardens or mem

orials etc.

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SP

AC

E

Con

sider loose seatin

gFlexibility in seating. Loose chairs possible w

ith arms or loose pew

s. This raises consideration w

ith issues in using loose furniture and pews- the requirem

ent to kneel, w

eight of pews and ability to m

ove the pews easily and ensuring their

stability.

The design also needs to consider storage of loose furniture should the space be required to be em

pty or have less/more seating.

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Design

well w

ith elega

nce a

nd bea

utifu

l p

roportion

sD

esigns need to be gracefully proportioned and carefully considered. Elegant

proportions can invoke a quietude and serenity a feeling of balance and peace. Clear

presentation of models, draw

ings etc to explore and be clear about these aspects of a project are critical.

Con

sider emp

tiness to in

voke a fu

llness a

nd

quietu

deC

onsideration that an empty space- or one of little clutter can reflect the qualities of

calmness and silence. This can support internal reflection and rem

ove distraction - to em

pty the mind of thought and listen to the heart.

Con

sider usin

g heigh

t an

d light for sen

se of tra

nscen

dence a

nd glory

Consider that height and light can be used to lift the spirit and invoke the num

inous.

Vertical extension and light from

beyond are two traditional m

eans of evoking transcendent space.

Care should be taken to ensure the spatial qualities and intentions of designs are

clearly comm

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Engagem

ent in the consultation process during the formulation of the

Design G

uidelines has highlighted clearly how essential it w

ill prove to approach all upcom

ing projects deriving from these guidelines from

the standpoint of sustainability:

Whether the question is how

many to build, in w

hich case the response is “build w

hat is sustainable for/by the Anglican com

munity of C

hristchurch”, or in w

hich ways can the buildings be m

ade exemplars of current w

orld-leading sustainable design principals, in w

hich case the response is “by using only w

hat materials are necessary, by m

anaging and minim

ising w

aste-production during not only construction, but for the full life-cycle of the project(s) and by ensuring energy- and w

ater-consumption are appropriate

and focussed in order to match accepted best-practice standards”.

As an exam

ple Warren and M

ahoney have adopted an Environm

ental P

rotocol to ensure its future buildings meet certain m

inimum

environmental

standards. The Protocol provides foundation for achieving excellence in the

field of environmentally sustainable design. It consists of 1

2 bullet points,

of which som

e three specifically mention housing, and tw

o comm

ercial buildings: regardless of those m

entions, all points can and will be used as

benchmarks for design and delivery of individual projects w

hen better-defined. In general term

s, they are grouped to cover Materials S

pecification, W

aste Managem

ent, Energy E

fficiency and Water C

onservation.

During the C

onsultation/Planning/R

efinement process, a looser-fit

‘Sustainable by D

esign’ Protocol is considered m

ore appropriate.

‘Su

stain

able B

y D

esign’ P

rotocol

The building and construction industries, and the processes that create, m

odify and remove built structures, and the

whole-of-life operation of those facilities represent half of our

opportunity to resolve today’s climate challenge. In addition,

the environmental im

pact of our food, water and w

aste handling system

s is determined by the form

and operating characteristics of our built environm

ent. In

terna

tiona

l Un

ion of A

rchitects W

orld Con

gress Jun

e 20

08

Bu

ilt Th

ough

t – Th

ink T

o Bu

ild: Bu

ild To T

hin

k

As building industry professionals it is our responsibility to com

mit to

RE

DU

CIN

G and ultim

ately RE

VE

RS

ING

the negative impact of the built

environment on the global clim

ate.

Vision

C

RE

AT

E

At W

arren and Mahoney w

e will create a built legacy to be proud of for

future generations. Our A

rchitecture will utilise holistic, integrative m

ethods, from

the smallest scale up to the largest planning decisions. U

ltimately,

our Architecture w

ill be regenerative, having a positive impact on the built

environment, m

aking buildings a source of pride and joy, ensuring each new

building is an example of how

our cities can transform them

selves in a post-carbon w

orld.

A careful and considerate design of form

s, geometry and

spatial strategies married w

ith the appropriate material,

equipment and functional distribution can reduce the

use of resources, greenhouse gas emission and overall

environmental im

pact by 50

% to 8

0%

. U

IA C

open

ha

gen D

eclara

tion D

ec 20

09

Mission

R

ES

PO

NS

IBILIT

Y F

OR

ALL A

CT

ION

S

The Warren and M

ahoney staff is required to take individual responsibility for all actions and decisions m

ade, to ensure they are making a positive

impact on the environm

ent.

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EF

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OP

TIM

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efficient, passive solar and flexible spatial design.

—

INT

EG

RA

TE

renewable energies, high perform

ance and environm

entally benign technologies to the greatest practical extent in the project conception.

—

RE

DU

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waste, w

ater and energy usage through considered and efficient use of m

aterials and design.

CO

NS

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RA

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—

WH

ER

E do selected product/ m

aterials come from

? Are they

independently certified? Where w

ere they manufactured? D

o they have a large em

bodied energy?

—

WH

AT

impact w

ill selected material have on the environm

ent during their life cycle? W

ill they off gas or emit harm

ful substances? Can they

be recycled? Will they eventually break dow

n to become part of the

Earth’s natural cycle?

—

HO

W w

as the material m

ade? What processes w

ere necessary to bring us the product/m

aterial? Were large am

ounts of green house gases used?

ED

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AT

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—

SE

EK

and further existing knowledge am

ongst staff

—

ES

TA

BLIS

H S

ustainable by Design as a universal architectural

concept, by improving know

ledge, strategies and methods across the

industry.

—

RE

QU

IRE

at the earliest stages of a project a comm

itment from

all stakeholders – clients, designers, engineers, authorities, contractors, ow

ners, users and the comm

unity.

As individual projects are fully defined for design developm

ent, it will be

possible to incorporate the loose guidelines of the ‘Sustainable by D

esign’ P

rotocol while also taking up the additional challenges of the E

nvironmental

Protocol:

Su

stain

able by

Design

Protocol

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Warren and M

ahoney has established an Environm

ental Protocol as

a foundation for achieving excellence in the field of environmentally

sustainable design.

Warren and M

ahoney has established an Environm

ental Protocol as a

minim

um standard for all of our w

ork.

Ma

terial sp

ecification

1.

Warren and M

ahoney will not know

ingly specify timbers from

unsustainable sources.

2.

Warren and M

ahoney will give preference to the use of less

environmentally toxic tim

ber preservatives.

3.

Warren and M

ahoney will only specify paint system

s endorsed under the environm

ental choice labelling scheme in all instances w

here such paint system

s are available and appropriate to the situation.

Wa

ste ma

na

gemen

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4.

Warren and M

ahoney will require that all buildings are constructed

in accordance with a site specific w

aste managem

ent plan to reduce construction w

aste.

5.

Warren and M

ahoney will ensure that buildings are provided w

ith in built w

aste sorting and collection bins in all kitchens to encourage recycling.

En

ergy efficien

cy

6.

All new

buildings designed by Warren and M

ahoney with a

construction cost greater than $7

million w

ill be assessed at the design stage by 3

D com

puter energy modelling carried out by an

independent firm of engineers.

7.

All new

comm

ercial building designed by Warren and M

ahoney will be

fitted with low

energy lighting systems and the lighting engineers for

the project will be required to provide details of the installed W

/m2 and

payback periods for low energy lighting technology.

8.

All new

houses designed by Warren and M

ahoney will aim

to achieve insulation levels equal to the “better practice” standard as detailed in S

NZ

PA

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4:2

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3.

9.

All new

buildings designed by Warren and M

ahoney will be fitted w

ith solar w

ater heating devices.

Wa

ter conserva

tion

10

. W

arren and Mahoney w

ill specify low w

ater use plumbing fittings to

reduce both water use and polluted w

ater leaving the site.

11

. A

ll new com

mercial buildings designed by W

arren and Mahoney w

ill incorporate storm

water m

anagement system

s to reduce storm w

ater leaving the site.

New

Hom

es

12

. W

arren and Mahoney w

ill assess all new house designs under the

BR

AN

Z G

reen Hom

e rating scheme during the developed design

phase of the project to ensure that both the design team and the client

understand the environmental im

pact of the design.

Allow

ing for the substitution of ‘Anglican D

iocesan project’ for ‘home’ or

‘comm

ercial building’ in the above guidelines, it is clear these individual protocol points are likely to m

aintain relevance for all projects to arise from

these Design G

uidelines.

En

vironm

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ulticulturalism - D

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Interpreta

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uidelin

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tion

Con

sider the ex

tent to w

hich

it is ap

prop

riate in

the

Ch

ristchu

rch con

text to reflect th

e needs of a

mu

lticultu

ral

society, w

hilst a

t the sa

me tim

e carry

ing a

nd n

urtu

ring th

e tra

ditions of th

e pa

st.

Blending 3

Tikanga cultural art-spaces side by side

Nu

mbers a

nd colou

rs ha

ve specia

l mea

nin

gs.C

olour with cultural significance

Dista

nce / visu

al ba

rrier between

chu

rch a

nd gra

ve ya

rds – A

sian

s sup

erstitious.

Design

into th

e interior of th

e chu

rch.

Accom

moda

te a con

trol centre.

Need fu

ture flex

ibility

Flex

ibility for issu

e by oth

er group

s

Tra

nsp

aren

cy, op

enn

ess sense of p

erma

nen

ce

Welcom

ing a

rea on

ap

proa

chin

g the ch

urch

Cla

rity of en

tran

ce. E

ntra

nces a

re easy

to find

Pare carved lintel

Crea

te buildin

gs wh

ich a

re more a

pa

rt of specific

environ

men

ts i.e. ocean

s, rivers, Avon

sideB

uildings expressive of natural features im

age

Ru

nn

ing w

ater is sy

mbolic of life

Consider using w

ater especially in the external landscape, of entrances and courtyards.

Ca

nterbu

ry – reflect th

e cha

ngin

g season

s.

Ex

otic species a

re very sp

ecial. P

lan

t na

tive pla

nts a

nd trees

Creative plantings using native species can foster shared

identity.

Gla

ss to the m

oun

tain

s

Urba

n ch

urch

es to ha

ve garden

s & w

ater visible for th

e inside

Gen

tle, softness m

ovemen

t (airflow

)

Mu

ltifun

ctiona

l spa

ce

Sen

sitive cooking &

eatin

g arra

ngem

ents

Consider Tapu and noa realm

s. Issues of food in church

Sh

ower or 2

in th

e Ha

ll for sleep overs

Hall for sleeping – fire rating issues, M

arae style

Use of ca

rvings in

some situ

ation

s E

stablish an arts integration progrqam for each project.

Celebra

te Ma

ori sain

ts / ma

rtyrs / bish

ops / loca

l leaders in

bu

ildings a

rtefacts

Identify skilled and willing participants.

Ensure program

matic control of outputs.

Fin

d wa

ys to illu

strate p

eople in

events in

Ma

ori An

glican

h

istoryIncorporate carvings / im

ages of M!ori S

aints or important

figures in M!ori A

nglican History

Ancestral Im

age

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Th

ese are stron

g them

es – consider th

e pla

nn

ing of h

ospita

lity a

nd sa

cred spa

cesC

onsider !tea spaces, pare (carved inlets over openings) and exam

ine the design proposals for entrance and invitation spaces from

this point of view and others.

Su

rroun

dings by

tha

t imm

erse peop

le of in th

eir pa

st an

d their

cultu

ral in

herita

nce

Som

e prefer th

is sense of tota

l imm

ersion a

nd feel n

urtu

red by it

Possibility of heavily carved or patterned chapels indicates

the comm

ittment of the parish.

Carved space

Con

sider different sea

ting a

rran

gemen

ts for Pa

sifika

Ta

pa

cloth ca

n be p

owerfu

l un

ifyin

g sym

bol, with

the a

bility to rep

resent m

an

y cu

ltures a

nd m

an

y stories sim

ulta

neou

sly.

Con

sider use of T

ap

a cloth

, in som

e insta

nces, for fu

rnish

ing

interiors.

Consider use of Tapa – Tapa lighting

Con

sider how

different cu

ltures ca

n a

ll use th

e sam

e buildin

g a

nd feel w

elcomed a

nd a

t hom

e e.g. Ch

inese, R

oma

nia

n,

Ton

gan

, Sa

moa

n, A

sian

each

with

their ow

n services a

nd th

eir ow

n n

eeds. Identify

an

d distil their n

eeds down

to comm

on

un

iversal h

um

an

needs.

Synthesis and agreem

ent at the briefing stage will be very

important w

here numbers of groups involved. Include

landscape works in discussions.

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Site P

lanning / Sense of P

lace

There are compelling reasons for considering the ‘landm

ark’ qualities of a church, those combinations of qualities that m

ark a strong sense of place.

1.

Sustainable Tradition

Churches are often the m

ost elaborate, permanent and ‘different’ structures in any settlem

ent. This is because they represent agreem

ent amongst their com

munity that they are different, sacred, apart - a

sustainable image in the past and future of shared and com

mited values.

2.

Engagem

ent success?To engage is not to retire, but it could be to invite. The ‘landm

ark opportunity exists on all of the D

iocesan sites. To proclaim belief, to engage and invite, but rem

ain ‘different’ the task. The ‘ambition’ to

engage, grow and be together as a ‘place’. To project the w

armth of com

munity and the depth / height

of spiritual experience.

3.

Relevant, attractiveness, desirability

What w

ill make this com

plex attractive and compelling? H

ow w

ill this site connect with its com

munity.

Why w

ould mem

bers of that comm

unity visit, comm

it, engage and partake of the offered. What need

or invitation is projected they could / will respond to?

A decisive architectural statem

ent of presence and invitation is required. Utilising sites to their potential is encouraged. A

chieving a sense of place – the achieved w

hole, needs to be fully considered in any proposal, as it should be a primary objective of building sacred space.

Also at all scales the C

hurch represents the idealised comm

unity it wishes to build. If it projects a cluster of unrelated non w

elcoming com

ponents on a site, the com

munication of w

armth and engagem

ent will not be present.

Site P

lanning and Sanctuary O

rientation

In the past, and as can be seen from the enclosed diagram

s of many parishes, the guiding tradition of associating C

hrist’s entrance into the world w

ith m

orning light entering the sanctuary end of the church has been followed, either consciously or by tradition.

From a pragm

atic point of view this w

ill always be influential in site planning – on sites w

here existing sacred spaces remain or rem

nants of existing planning w

ill tend to influence decisions.

Despite this each new

site should confirm or reject this tradition as it could be a form

ative aspect of planning.

Com

bined with site size, entrance orientation, a m

ore ‘square’ proportion footprint and a new found em

phasis on the landscape, many sites m

ay generate few

er than expected options.

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ites

St Johns, H

ororataS

t Marks, O

pawa

St M

atthews, S

t Albans

St P

eters, Upper R

iccarton

St S

tephens, Shirley

St Johns, W

oolstonS

t Marys, H

eathcote

St M

ichaels, Christchurch C

entral

St S

aviours, Sydenham

St Thom

as’, Fendalton

St Lukes, C

hristchurch Central

St M

arys, Merivale

St P

auls, Papanui

St S

tephens, Lincoln

! Altar

Key:

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ites

Holy Trinity, Lyttelton

St A

mbros, A

ranuiS

t Marks, B

urwood

Church of A

scension, Mt P

leasantH

oly Trinity, Avonside

St A

ndrews, N

orth New

Brighton

St B

arnabas, FendaltonS

t Andrew

s, Sum

ner/Redcliffs

St B

artholomew

s Kaiapoi

St A

ndrews, D

iamond H

arbourS

t Augustine, C

ashmere

St Faiths, N

ew B

rightonS

t James, R

iccartonS

t Johns, Akaroa

St Johns, C

hristchurch Central

N!

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Com

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ngagement

Site P

lanning and Environment

The environment variables of sun, w

ind and seasons should also come into play in this to ensure com

fort in these spaces.

In Christchurch this m

eans shelter from N

E quadrant w

inds, hard surface underfoot in winter, shelter from

sun in summ

er and greenery to mediate the

seasons. Lobbied entries if in the SE

quadrant and buffer spaces between hall and w

orship space are sensible attributes. Buildings should be located to

achieve shelter and enclosure to outdoors space and good orientation and alignment to streets / public space.

Site P

lanning and Accessibility

Post earthquake, accessibility in term

s of the New

Zealand B

uilding Code has been required as part of repair for m

any buildings.

It is suggested that the Church takes a w

ider view of the term

accessibility, in light of the consultation results in comm

unity engagement and sacred space, to

see it as a fundamental part of its com

munity engagem

ent to integrate the invitation in the site, landscape with accessibility.

The invitation to the site should, and can be for everybody. Disabled ram

ps to secondary doors should be used as a last resort.

Raising and inclining larger areas of landscape surface and redesigning to include this in the integrated landscape is recom

mended. This also accords w

ith the recognition of the atea spatial farm

as comm

unication of welcom

e and challenge. Landscape and design ideas which do not support this shoudl be asessed on

their merits but challenged for their strategic fit.

Site P

lanning and Com

munity Engagem

ent

The many site orientation, locations and variations on parish facilities m

ean a single general solution to site planning is unlikely.

Som

e sites and parishes will suit prom

inent sacred spaces, and some m

ay suit more prom

inent comm

unity spaces.

In all cases the Parish m

ust welcom

e, making a physical offer of accessibility and w

armth, and com

municating visibly the existence of sacred space on the

site.

We feel post consultation that this is best achieved w

here the landscape takes a positive part in the process, that the invitation involves a sequence of steps and a sym

pathetic and functional relationship between the parts.

Below

some sim

plified diagrams show

a number of approaches to this issue, attem

pting to raise the appreciation of the relationships between the parts of the

‘campus’, to facilitiate discussion.

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Foundation Values &

Supporting G

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UP

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GO

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(C

ON

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ILITY

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The consultation outcomes can be interpreted as foundation support for the strategic direction

of the Diocese, in the follow

ing way.

Three supporting goals have been identified for each foundation value. This provides a flexible fram

ework for the future developm

ent of design briefs.

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SU

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BE

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—

Faithful Stew

ardship

—

The environment, cultural legacy, identity

—

Achieve practical and enduring

sustainability initiatives: Energy efficiency,

careful use of natural resources, financial viability

—

Consult w

ith and empow

er local com

munities (parishes) to lead in the

creation and maintenance of their ow

n assets.

—

Create environm

ents that support a lifelong path of spirituality for the individual and their com

munity

—

Build to anticipate the future needs of

the comm

unity, enabling change in how

churches and their surroundings are perceived and used.

—

Create architecture that lifts and feeds the

human spirit.

—

Create environm

ents that enable the church to give support and strength to the com

munity - to contribute to social

sustainability (to respond to human needs

through loving service).

—

Design solutions that are a tool for the

church to welcom

e in those who seek and

will enjoy a spiritual dim

ension in their lives.

—

Teach, baptise and nurture belief.

—

Respond to hum

an needs through loving service.

—

Create spaces and places that w

eave together the com

munity’s secular and

sacred needs

—

Encourage collective and voluntary

involvement in the life blood of the church.

—

Inspire those who give their tim

e and energy to continue and to bring others w

ith them

.

—

Making new

buildings is affirming, exciting,

comm

unal and highly visible. Capitalise on

this aspect of this new era of the church to

connect with and inspire a new

generation.

—

Create a sense of place , m

ystery + aw

e

—

Celebrate natural light

—

Create architecture that expresses the art

of making

—

Evoke the num

inous

—

Consider proportion &

achieve elegance in design solutions

—

Lift the spirit of those who enter

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GR

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—

Review

the existing physical portfolio &

operational structure

—

Don’t accept retrenchm

ent, consolidate in order to grow

—

Don’t rebuild at present w

here there are no needs to serve &

no value created

—

Retain land, how

ever accept that some

sites may rem

ain in “fallow” for som

e time

—

Nurture and em

power the next generation

of Clergy and P

arishioners to succeed

—

Consider short, m

edium and long term

strategies to fulfil m

ission

—

Consider the rebuild as an event

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Build com

munity hubs for clergy, lay

leaders & the w

ide comm

unity

—

Provide B

uildings that support Christ

Centred M

ission as a strategic goal of the church. The ‘5

marks of m

ission’ provide a fram

ework:

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To proclaim the good new

s of the K

ingdom

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To teach, baptise and nurture belief

—

To respond to human needs through

loving service

—

To seek to transform unjust structures

of society

—

To protect the integrity of creation and sustain and renew

life on earth

—

Church could be seen as an energised

hub for social justice, service and spiritual renew

al.

—

Integrate church with the com

munity in

support spaces

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Weave together com

munities’ secular and

sacred needs

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Adaptability w

ithin sacred space

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Changeability of w

alls and furniture

—

Implem

ent technology solutions that support a range of activities (w

ireless internet, audio visual technologies, fixed pow

er & data, video conference)

—

Increase connection between support

spaces and public realm to invite openness

and invitation

—

Consider activities and functions that are

visible to the street

—

A natural connection betw

een spaces used for com

munity and sacred purposes - to

break down traditional barriers to entering

sacred space

—

Explore concepts of how

transition between

public comm

unity and sacred spaces could be enhanced

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Achieving relevance in the eyes of future

generations (post X and Y

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—

Nurturing talent and young leadership

—

Prioritsing sustainability

—

Supporting individual freedom

together with

unity

—

Utilising technology to experience anything,

anytime, anyw

here.

—

Creativity and collaboration in partnering to

protect the environment

—

We have inherited a pow

erful legacy

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We are at a form

ative mom

ent

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Beyond contem

porary – reach forward

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Honour the past through appropriate re-use

of artefacts and materials

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Honour the m

emory of w

hat has been lost

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Create exem

plar sustainable architecture that future generations are pleased to inherit

—

Com

prehensively and clearly connecting through integrated design in our architecture, technology and com

munication.

—

Respect for context – natural and urban

functionality

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Increase connection between church spaces

and public realm

—

Increase connection between sacred space

and comm

unity spaces

—

Consult w

idely with and involve the local

comm

unity

—

Capitalise on the rebuild to renew

the connection betw

een each local comm

unity and its local church

—

Form new

and enduring partnerships with

institutions.

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The Clergy w

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munity connecting

together in – sharing resources, ideas, and challenges.

—

Consider investm

ent in the operational model of the D

iocese in parallel w

ith and support of investment in the rebuild.

—

The Workplace for C

lergy – creating a desirable working environm

ent, professional collegiality, team

work.

—

Operational efficiencies and advantages - IC

T opportunities, operating costs, m

anagement advantages, procurem

ent possibilities.

Com

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Consider investm

ent in the comm

unication strategy of the Diocese in

parallel with and support of investm

ent in the rebuild.

—

Creating a successful m

arketing and comm

unication ‘Ecosystem

’. Brand

Design, E

ngaging, Com

munication, Inform

ation distribution, Signage and

Way finding.

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Building signage and street banners are clear, bold, m

odern and colourful and are integrated w

ith the Gallery’s other com

munication channels

(printed materials and w

ebsite design). This m

akes for an integrated experience from first deciding to visit

throughout every aspect of the experience itself.

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5.7

The Rebuild as an E

vent

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Consider investm

ent in partnerships in parallel with and support of

investment in the rebuild.

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Identifying how partnerships can aid the delivery of the D

ioceses’ strategy and the G

uidelines’ strategic framew

ork

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Com

bining and sharing resources with like-m

inded institutions to create logical and enduring partnerships that add value.

“What does beauty look like now

, if it needn’t necessarily be perm

anent?”

In today’s world w

e have become accustom

ed to imm

ediate access to and constant flow

of information, and to fast response tim

es. The process of building takes years as w

ell the decision-making process and program

me for

re-instating buildings.

The opportunity of the rebuild however is to lead in the short term

in innovative w

ays, using technology and design, whilst at the sam

e time acting

in the long term to secure an enduring outcom

e.

The church has the opportunity to respond to the earthquake in fresh, positive, and unexpected w

ays in order to achieve visibility and newly relevant

connections with the com

munity.

Importantly, alongside this, the expected response of rebuilding substantial

landmark spaces for w

orship and supporting the comm

unity needs to also occur.

The following diagram

attempts to illustrate m

oving forward sim

ultaneously w

ith a short term highly visible program

me of com

munity engagem

ent, alongside and tow

ard longer term enduring recovery.

—

Consider investm

ent in the rebuild as the beginning of a new era, as

opposed to the making good of dam

age done.

—

Com

municate this clearly and outw

ardly to the comm

unity

—

Appreciate the potential brand-pow

er of architectural landmarks, and plan

how to use the building program

me to position the D

iocese successfully.

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g in C

reatin

g an

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of Ch

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The Rebuild as an E

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RE

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VE

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Th

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exp

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onse (m

ore radica

l)

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Evolving and grow

ing the Church – start now

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‘Ecosystem

’ - visibility, experimentation and presence.

—

Restart?? Take a container.

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Integrate with S

ocial Media. B

ecome fam

ous for a creative response to adversity.

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Non site-specific. B

old. Inviting. Creative.

—

Fluid circumstances require a dynam

ic and agile response.

—

Identify young leaders to champion

—

Short-term

, can start now. B

uild the brand as well as new

buildings.

—

Church as a pavilion, a kiosk, a conversation, an event

—

Vibrant, tem

poral, ephemeral, unpredictable.

—

A testing lab for ideas and actions – new

partnerships

—

Consultation w

ith the wider com

munity through action, not w

ords.

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RO

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Th

e Ex

pected R

espon

se

—

New

church buildings on existing sites

—

Know

n processes, risks managed

—

Landmark architecture

—

Inflexible once comm

itted

—

Substantial outcom

es

—

Long term high quality outcom

es

—

Large investment

—

Consultation w

ithin existing church comm

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—There is a strong and unified desire for an open and successful connection w

ith the wider com

munity, and a sense that this connection m

ust be m

ade more vital and diverse for the future of the church to be successful

in post Earthquake C

hristchurch.

—

There are few qualifications being expressed about how

this is achieved and on w

hat terms.

—

There is a sense that the church has become isolated from

the m

ainstream com

munity and that the functional constraints and historical

expression of the church’s buildings represent this isolation.

—

Society’s needs and interests have evolved, w

hereas the physical m

anifestation of the church – its buildings, spaces, and places - have not. This needs to change.

—

The genuine and unaffected hospitality often provided in an Anglican

church has been identified as a strength, as a tradition and as a point of difference. This needs to be celebrated and supported through the design of very open and w

elcoming spaces.

—

Whilst in som

e cases there is a desire expressed for beautiful crafted buildings to be integral to the A

nglican experience, in comparison

this is overwhelm

ed by the desire for designing to support successful com

munity engagem

ent and connection.

—

In discussion (less so in writing) people have shared that they gain

spiritual sustenance from and are uplifted by a connection betw

een w

orship spaces and the natural world.

—

The essential and unique spiritual function of the church must be

sustained, and made m

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Invita

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articipa

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ear Friends,

The earthquakes have provided an opportunity of rebuilding and new builds for

our Diocese. Y

es I know w

e are facing many challenges but as people of hope

and faith let us come together to consider the opportunities before us.

In Christ,

+ V

ictoria

Th

e followin

g forum

s are bein

g held th

rough

out th

e Diocese:

Three forums w

ill take place from 5

:00

pm – 8

:00

pm at the follow

ing locations throughout the D

iocese. The forums w

ill be small group discussion based and

you may arrive and leave anytim

e throughout the evening to participate and share your ideas.

Mon

day

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Christchurch S

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Durham

St, C

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Avonhead R

oad, Christchurch

These forums and your input w

ill help guide our team as they develop a set of

Design G

uidelines that will capture our vision.

— S

acred sp

ace

— S

usta

ina

bility

— E

nga

ging th

e Com

mu

nity

— T

ran

scenden

ce an

d Intim

acy

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isionin

g our F

utu

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i-cultu

ralism

, 3 T

ikan

ga,

Mu

lticultu

ralism

Key

them

es for discussion

will in

clude:

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were handed out during three forum

s that were held during

Septem

ber.

Following are a few

examples of w

hat we received in response.

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