Antonio Hall Revived for Student Housing

Riccarton Road’s long-vacant Antonio Hall site is finally getting a major makeover—transforming into a 450-bed student village just seven hundred meters from campus. After nearly fifteen years of emptiness, Mainland Capital has kicked off construction, envisioning a mews-style campus with courtyards and shared spaces. With Canterbury University’s enrollment hitting a record 27,000 students, demand for housing is soaring—and this prime location, with perfect zoning and proximity to shops, was the only site that fit the bill. It’s not Mainland’s first big Christchurch project either—they’re also converting the old Noah’s Hotel into the Sheraton Christchurch, signaling a serious push to revitalize the city’s dormant spots. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9ccc1505003bd9ef