This new all-timber building replaced the old community centre that was damaged in the 2011 earthquakes. The 400sqm building which opened to the public in April 2021 features a large hall, multiple meeting/education rooms, and an open plan kitchen which opens onto a large decking area.
Kohinga is the first project that Christchurch City Council has commissioned that is carbon neutral and is seen as a precedent for the future performance of buildings for the council as it aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045
Martin, Director of Murphy’s Construction initially commenced this project in 2020 while under contract to the initial subcontractor to set out piles for the site. In 2021, Murphy’s Construction were engaged to complete further work on the project, including; wall claddings, external feature slats and interior works.
Murphys Construction were delighted to be involved in the construction of a project that went on to win both the regional and national 2022 New Zealand Architecture Award in the Public Architecture Category
