Cotters Lane

158 High Street, Christchurch 8011

Cotters Lane is the newest addition to the Above Your Space portfolio – a striking example of architectural resilience and thoughtful restoration in the heart of Christchurch. Designed by AE Architects and built by Stockman Builders, the building received a 2023 Canterbury Architecture Award for Commercial Architecture.

The site holds a special place in the city’s post-quake story. Severely damaged in the 2011 earthquakes, Cotters Lane was, for a time, the only building left standing along this section of High Street. While the original structure could not be fully saved, the historic 1901 façade was carefully preserved and now fronts a new three-storey commercial building that honours its past while embracing the future.

Behind the heritage façade, the building features a mix of salon and beauty services and a large office tenancy at street level. Levels 1 and 2 offer fully furnished boutique office suites, supported by shared kitchen and bathroom facilities on both floors. A shared meeting room is available on Level 1, and lift access ensures ease and accessibility throughout.

Cotters Lane stands as a testament to Christchurch’s ability to rebuild with care, blending legacy and modern design into a space that’s both beautiful and functional.