Heritage Architect Sought for Historic Conservatory Restoration Project

Cuningham house is a large conservatory glass house situated in the Botanic Gardens Christchurch. It is deemed a winter garden and building of significance and has a highly significant heritage rating, Heritage classification 1862 Category 2 The building has a Detailed Engineering Evaluation of 59% New Building Standard. The engineers amended report version 2 final is attached in the appendixes also.

The Building was damaged In the 2009/2011 Canterbury earthquakes sequence and subsequently repaired and reopened in 2014 for public use. The repairs were to make the building safe but were not of heritage refurbishment standard. The further refurbishment and repair of this building must be to the accepted conservation plan and conform to the ICOMOS definitions and objectives when being executed.

As per the conservation report, the building has aged with evidence of spooling, rust, water ingress and cracked plaster. The aluminium windows are inappropriate and much of the glazing will need replacement.

The intention of the refurbishment is to get the building into a highly presentable state complete with interpretation for the centenary celebration in 2024 Full repair conservation scope is in the report by Dave Pearson Architects however there will also need inclusion of: � additional lighting (feature and functional lighting for occasional use for walk through functions after dark and maintenance lighting) � modern climate control � services in the right place (power, water, drainage, IT, etc.) � replacement of glazing � an aesthetic, efficient sympathetic design of HVAC/ Humidity delivery within the design and delivery package.