PGC Building

The PGC Building, located in Christchurch Central, New Zealand, is a postmodern office structure that became notorious due to its catastrophic collapse during the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, resulting in the deaths of eighteen people. Originally built in the mid-1960s for the Christchurch Drainage Board, it was later owned by Pyne Gould Corporation, which undertook renovations but failed to adequately address its seismic vulnerabilities. The building's design did not meet modern earthquake safety standards, leading to its tragic failure during the quake. The incident has since prompted significant discussions on building safety and earthquake preparedness in New Zealand, making it a poignant site of remembrance and study for both tourists and researchers interested in urban resilience and disaster management.