Lyttelton Road Tunnel Administration Building facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lyttelton Road Tunnel Administration Building |
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| General information | |
| Location | Heathcote Valley, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 43°35′06″S 172°42′23″E / 43.5849°S 172.7064°E |
| Completed | 1963-64 |
| Demolished | 2013 |
| Owner | NZ Transport Agency |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Peter Beaven |
| Awards and prizes | NZIA Gold Medal (1966) NZIA 25-year award (1999) |
| Designated: | 14 May 2008 |
| Reference #: | 7746 |
The Lyttelton Road Tunnel Administration Building was a special building in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was built in the mid-1960s. This building helped manage the Lyttelton road tunnel.
A famous architect named Peter Beaven designed it. Many people thought this building was very important for New Zealand architecture.
A Building with a Purpose
When the tunnel building was planned, the Christchurch Lyttelton Road Tunnel Authority wanted something impressive. They wanted the building to show how important the new tunnel was. This tunnel connected Christchurch to other areas.
The building's location was also special. It was at the Christchurch end of the Bridle Path. This path was used by Canterbury's very first settlers.
What Happened to the Building?
The building and a nearby canopy were badly damaged. This happened during the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Because of the damage, the canopy was pulled down. The building itself had to be closed.
Sadly, the Lyttelton Road Tunnel Administration Building was completely taken down in 2013.
