10X10X10
Studio:
Warren and Mahoney
Year:
2021
Services:
Creative strategy
Design direction
Publication design
Print production
Art direction
Photography
Warren and Mahoney
Year:
2021
Services:
Creative strategy
Design direction
Publication design
Print production
Art direction
Photography
The dust has settled, and Ōtautahi is renewed and repairing. There is a palpable sense of energy, optimism and pride in our collective purpose. In this publication we discuss how far we have come, what yet remains to consider, and an emerging, exciting future for our city.
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In the immediate aftermath of the 2011 earthquakes we initiated a conversation with ten Canterbury leaders to assess the challenges confronting us in the present, and to explore the shape and character of Christchurch in the future. In this 10-year anniversary edition - 10x10x10 - we reflect on Ōtautahi and its people as we mark a decade since the tragic events of 2011.
The energy of future Christchurch is captured in a way that places emphasis on people and colour rather than brand, architecture or design. Previous publications that cover similar subject matter have traditionally found form through muted tones of grey, black, white and red – embodying the brutalist architectural identity of the city’s heritage. 10x10x10 is instead intended to embody the energy of a city on the rise, emphasising vibrant and friendly colours.
This colour palette references an inspiring photograph of the Memorial Bridge, a proud beacon of hope in the city. The bridge weaves together the surrounding landscape, the character of Ōtautahi, its people, and the values of tangata. The palette brings life to these conversations, gives pace to the document, heroes carefully curated photography, and sets the tone for further placemaking and city development.
This colour palette references an inspiring photograph of the Memorial Bridge, a proud beacon of hope in the city. The bridge weaves together the surrounding landscape, the character of Ōtautahi, its people, and the values of tangata. The palette brings life to these conversations, gives pace to the document, heroes carefully curated photography, and sets the tone for further placemaking and city development.
A true showcase of collaboration, the publication design offers rich insights and a personal experience through print. It embodies Ōtautahi’s shared vision for a reimagined and enhanced city of the future.
Key contributors:
Dr. Rod Carr - Climate Change Commissioner
Garth Gallaway - Partner, Chapman Tripp;
Chair, Arts Foundation of New Zealand
Philip Carter - Director, Carter Group
Bryan Pearson - Bryan Pearson Ltd;
Former Chair, Venues Ōtautahi Ltd.
Anthony Leighs - Managing Director,
Leighs Construction
Bruce Irvine - Managing Director,
Irvine and Co
Mary Devine - Managing Director,
Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Ltd.
Jenny Harper - Director, Christchurch
Art Gallery
Jim Boult - Mayor, Queenstown Lakes
District Council
Justin Murray - Chairman, ChristChurch
Cathedral Reinstateent Ltd.;
Executive Chairman, Murray and Co
Dame Aroha Reriti-Crofts DNZM BCE JP
Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Ngāi Tahu Chairperson,
Matapopore Charitable Trust
Leanne Watson - Chief Executive,
Canterbury Chamber of Commerce