on 16 december 1994, the building was registered by the new zealand historic places trust as a category i historic place, with the registration number 7216. the lyttelton times building in contemporary chicago school architectural style is located in the same quadrant of cathedral square as the press building, and the two façades represent the two different newspaper styles, with the press being regarded as the more conservative newspaper. the lyttelton times building is part of the largest surviving group of heritage buildings in cathedral square. it introduced the chicago school architectural style to christchurch, and it was the first major commission for the luttrell brothers, starting their new zealand career.