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Oxford Area School.

ArchiPro Project Summary - Takurua, the first stage of the Oxford Area School redevelopment, features a contemporary design housing administration, library, canteen, and teaching spaces, complemented by landscaped courtyards that reflect the school's identity.

Title:: Oxford Area School - Takurua
Landscape Architect:: Botanic Landscape Architects
Category:: Community/; Educational
Region:: Canterbury, NZ
Completed:: 2024
Price range:: $0.5m - $1m
Building style:: Contemporary
Client:: NZ Ministry of Education
Photographers:: Sarah Rowlands Photography
Dan Lim Photography

Takurua is the the first stage in the redevelopment of Oxford Area School. The new contemporary building contains the school administration, library, canteen and multiple teaching spaces.

Takurua is the te reo Māori name for Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. With the night sky a big focus of the school identity, the landscape design subtly references a Purapura whetu / star seed pattern in the courtyard paving. Along with the fantastic new building, new courtyards, seating and planting have created a much loved new asset for students, staff and the Oxford community.

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CONCRETE DEVELOPERS

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PUBLIC SPACES AND COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPES

RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN DESIGN

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Botanic Landscape Architects

Landscape Architects

Canterbury

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Botanic Landscape Architects. Botanic are a boutique landscape architecture studio based in Ōtautahi Christchurch. We combine over three decades of experience, so you’re with a safe set of hands and a friendly team who value the shared outcomes created through collaboration.