College House

College House is a Hall of Residence associated with the University of Canterbury. It is located in Ilam, Christchurch, New Zealand The hall provides accommodation for 152 undergraduate students. It is the oldest hall in New Zealand. Originally founded as part of Christ's College in 1850, the house became independent from Christ's College in 1957. In 1966, the house moved from central Christchurch, to Ilam, as part of the University of Canterbury's relocation to its new Ilam campus. The buildings were designed by Sir Miles Warren and won the Institute of Architects' Gold Medal. In 1990, the College began accommodating female students. Additional buildings were built at this time. College House is unusual among New Zealand halls of...