Kerin and Hazel Historic Timeline 2021

  • 1420

    Forbidden City:The Purpose of the Forbidden City was the home of Chinese emperors and was the ceremonial and political center of the ancient Chinese government.

    Forbidden City:The Purpose of the Forbidden City was the home of Chinese emperors and was the ceremonial and political center of the ancient Chinese government.
    The project was executed by Zhu Di the Yongle Emperor. The Forbidden city was unique because it is the most intact and largest existing palace complex in the world. The project started in 1406 and ended in 1420. The outcome of this project was a magnificent palace complex which is located in Dongcheng District, Beijing, China, which covers an area of 720,000 square meters.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbidden_City#/media/File:The_Forbidden_City_-_View_from_Coal_Hill.jpg
  • Beijing National Stadium: Also known as the Bird's Nest. The stadium was built for the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.

    Beijing National Stadium: Also known as the Bird's Nest. The stadium was built for the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.
    The people's government of Beijing municipality executed this project. The Bird's Nest is unique due to its bird nest shape and also because it was built as the main venue of the first Olympic Games held in China. The construction of Bird’s Nest began in 2003 and had a grand opening in 2008. The outcome was a 91,000-capacity stadium, to host sporting events, such as football.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_National_Stadium#/media/File:Beijing_national_stadium.jpg
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium Dunedin: The purpose of the new stadium was to replace the old unsafe and outdated Carisbrook Stadium.

    Forsyth Barr Stadium Dunedin: The purpose of the new stadium was to replace the old unsafe and outdated Carisbrook Stadium.
    The project was executed by Hawkins construction limited. This stadium was unique because it was ETFE panel covered, but having a natural grass playing field was the biggest of its kind In New Zealand. The project was temporary as it began construction in 2009 and had a grand opening in 2011. The outcome was a beautiful stadium that opened in time for hosting some of The Rugby World Cup games successfully to a vast crowd. https://populous.com/project/forsyth-barr-stadium
  • Waipapa: The purpose of the Christchurch Acute Services Building project was to construct a larger hi tech and earthquake safe hospital.to serve the greater south island.

    Waipapa: The purpose of the Christchurch Acute Services Building  project was to construct a  larger  hi tech and earthquake safe hospital.to serve the greater south island.
    CPB Construction Limited executed this project. This hospital was a unique build being the largest project of its type in New Zealand. The project was temporary due to its beginning in 2016 and completion in 2020. The outcome was a state-of-the-art hospital building for Christchurch, complete with a helipad for emergency transportation. https://www.cdhb.health.nz/about-us/key-projects-and-initiatives/facilities-development-project/christchurch-hospital-waipapa/