Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury During the last week of November, a miniature city was created in the Kahukura Building at Ara â a truly diverse collection of buildings that could fill a metropolis that are actually alternate concepts for inner-city spaces in Christchurch. EXIT is the year-end showcase for work completed by Araâs 2020 graduating class of Bachelor of Architectural Studies students. The annual exhibition demonstrates to family, friends and industry figures alike the technical and design capabilities that students have acquired during their years of study, but also the realization of eachâs unique vision. Tayla Clarke entitled her model of a convention centre and âin-betweenâ space âTo Wander â Time, Space and Journeyâ, which is a fitting description of the exhibition in general, a curated array of vastly different concepts and executions, all unbounded by budget, bylaws or client imperatives. For their final project, Araâs architectural studies tutor Bernadette Muir asked that students to unleash the full power of their conceptual and design thinking upon a civic space located in the heart of the re-building central city. The goal was to create an outstanding example of a âcultural, community or recreational facility (that)â¦considers the needs of the community and the surrounding environment.â