Project: Billens Replacement Building

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CanForm Structures Limited

Project Partners

AE Architects Limited (Architect/Designer), ENGCO (Engineer)

The original Billens Building was a well-loved heritage building that miraculously survived the Canterbury earthquakes. Tragically, the remains were destroyed by arson in 2012 as the owner stood and watched. The Billens Replacement Building is the owner’s tribute to and celebration of the site’s historic roots. Through meticulous attention to detail, a spectacular new art-deco building has been created.

Project: The Opawa Village replacement shops

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Canform Structures Limited

Project Partners

Canform Structures Limited (Construction Company), A E Architects (Architect/Designer)

Owned by

Stockman Group Limited

This row of five small retail premises replaces a Victorian era block of shops which, after operating for over 100 years, sustained major earthquake damage. The asymmetrical footprint demanded a unique roof design, and this was incorporated as a striking feature of the building’s façade.

Project: Kidd’s Cakes & Bakery, Christchurch

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Canform Structures (Construction Company)

Project Partners

Richard Proko (Architect/Designer), 
Structex (Engineer)

Owned by

Meehan Family Trust

Incorporating a polished concrete and coloured glass floor, the two storey building features a cafe and restaurant with a large commercial kitchen on the ground floor with state of the art temperature controlled environments and food preparation areas. The first floor has staff service facilities and office areas and is completed by a commercial bakery.