Research

Various items require research; historical, architectural, technical or for back ground information.

For the rebuild the research of some items is a necessity, for other items it's a bonus.

Topics from the "Engineering "and "Materials for rebuild" paragraphs require research and cross-overs with these paragraphs are to be expected.
Can the deconstructed timber ceiling and roof structure be reinstated?
How to install wall heating in the concrete cores?
Can the fire places be reinstated and what did the chimneys look like?
Heritage values and discrepancies with the current NZ building code require further research.
And of course any potential land purchase will need to be researched.

Who were George Barker Muschamp and Lorenzo De Castino Muschamp?
Is left over Oamaru stone from the Cathedral used to build the house?
Did the stone came from the "Okay quarry" in Oamaru and can this quarry still be visited?
What about the story behind the Marseille roof tiles, the reuse of joinery and who painted the interior of the house?

George Barker Muschamp at the built of the Cathedral in Christchurch.