Boxed Quarter

Boxed Quarter was the first large-scale iteration of the prefabricated Boxus system designed by Field, after the success of smaller temporary projects ArtBox and BeatBox. Boxus is a flexible spatial system made with three-dimensional earthquake-safe 100mm steel frames. It is largely dismantlable to avoid waste and allow for relocation and repurposing of all or part of the construction.  It’s a unique design feat in more ways. The mixed-use development was envisioned to be the home of art, music, hospitality, design studios and even residential, and this goal has been achieved. The structure is porous; tenants and visitors easily flow through the space, interacting and exploring new sights around every corner. Removable art panels allow tenants to customise their space, and the density means the building feels like a village.  Field Studio provided full service for this development, from master-planning to concept to detailed documentation and construction observation. Field also designed many of the internal spaces including the fit-out of our own floating studio space and beautiful apartments.  Client: Boxed Quarter Ltd Field Studio project team: Andrew Just, Amiria Kiddle, Nick Sargent, Barnaby Bennet, Seline Grüter, Phoebe Kent, Tom Davies Local authority: Christchurch City Council Project manager: Optimum Projects Urban design review: Rebecca Kiddle Surveyor: 43 Below Geotechnical engineers: Engineering Design  Consultants Structural engineers: Ruamoko Solutions Fire engineers: T M Consultants Mechanical services: HPAC Energy consultant: Demand Response Weathertightness review: Maynard Marks Electrical engineer: Eleccom Design Main contractor: Malcolm Williams Builders Plumbing: Richard Rea Photography: Dennis Radermacher  Street art in images: Lauren Constable (shotbylauren), Wongi Wilson, Rodrigo Rozas, Kophie Su’a-Hulsbosch.