I spent some time in the Christchurch CBD in New Zealand, and it was fascinating to see how the city is coming alive again with new buildings, cool architecture, street art. There’s so many reminders of the catastrophic earthquake in February 2011: gutted buildings, uninhabitable. Empty vacant blocks of land. Construction underway. Whenever I visit a city, no matter where in the world, I look for quirky art, interesting lines and curves, and light. I particularly loved the bright and cheery Turanga Library, gorgeous lighting, staircases, and books, and it looked to be a hit among locals and visitors alike.
