Peterborough Centre, Gothic Revival educational building in Christchurch City, New Zealand.
The Peterborough Centre exhibits pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses across its exterior, demonstrating the classical elements of Gothic Revival architecture.
Built in 1930 as the Christchurch Teachers' Training College, the building experienced immediate structural issues due to the high peat content in the ground.
The structure served as a dedicated space for trainee teachers to observe experienced educators at the adjacent Christchurch Normal School.
The building contains an underground parking facility in its courtyard, added during its conversion into residential apartments in the late 1990s.
During the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, the underground parking structure rose from the ground due to soil liquefaction, causing substantial damage.
Location: Christchurch City
Inception: 1930
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: -43.52528,172.63028
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:32
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