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Alfred and Sydney Luttrell were the architects for this pioneering (1908) building. It has an internal steel frame so that the external walls are not load-bearing and is clearly in the Chicago Style.

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Once Christchurch's tallest commercial building - it was built in 1905-6 - the NZ Express building is believed to have been influenced by Louis Sullivan's great Chicago Auditorium building. Although it has a brick façade the first two floors are reinforced concrete and steel ties are used in the structure. The building vies for the title of New Zealand's first skyscraper with that built by the same architects for the same client two years later in Dunedin which is more obviously in a 'skyscraper' style. The Architects were Alfred and Sydney Luttrell.

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The Royal Exchange Building, built in 1905, was designed by the Luttrell brothers, Alfred and Sidney.

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An Edwardian style lyric theatre built in 1908. It comprises a three tier configuration of stalls, circle and gallery, seating 1309. Major redevelopment was undertaken in 2004 - 5.

The original Theatre Royal was built in 1908. Australian brothers Sydney and A.E Luttrell designed the French Renaissance style building and acted as architects and structural engineers during its 15-month construction. However, in 1928, J.C. Williamsons substantially renovated the building interior and the theatre has retained its present form since that date. The Theatre Royal is thus one of the four remaining Edwardian style theatres in the Southern Hemisphere and is unrivalled in its stage area.

See the website for full details of its history.

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The Luttrell brothers (Alfred & Sydney) were the designers of this early English Gothic style church. (1923). Alfred Luttrell was a parishioner. It was built as a memorial to the men of Riccarton who died in the first World War.

St James' is build of brick, with the walls clad on the outside with Halswell stone and facings of cream Oamaru stone. A notable feature of the interior is the painting on the ceiling with designs and religious symbols.

The Ascension (East ) Window was designed and made by William Morris & Co.

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