Dux de Lux, Historic building in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Description
The Dux de Lux stands as a Tudor Revival style building constructed from double brick with timber-framed roofs, featuring stained glass windows, slate tile roofing, and decorative rimu wood panels throughout its interconnected wings.
History
Originally built in 1883 as a private residence called Llanmaes for merchant John Lewis, the building was designed by architect Francis William Petre and later served as Canterbury University's Student Union from 1929 until 1978.
Culture
The venue became a cornerstone of Christchurch's music scene, hosting early performances by bands like Salmonella Dub, who dedicated their 2013 single 'Same Home Town' to acknowledge the building's influence on their career development.
Practical
Following severe damage from the February 2011 earthquake, the building remains closed while the Dux brand continues operations through relocated venues including Dux Dine in Riccarton and Dux Central on Poplar Street.
Did you know?
The building's name derives from Latin meaning 'Masters of the Finest' and it holds the distinction of being the first student union building for Canterbury University before transforming into New Zealand's renowned vegetarian and seafood restaurant.
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