2024 Hawkes Bay/Gisborne Architecture Awards Winner
Te Whare Te Manukura
Te Whare Te Manukura skilfully intertwines Rudolf Steiner's philosophy with the essence of te reo Māori. Crafted to provide an immersive environment for learning and practising te reo, the architect clearly understands the context. Well-sited and facing east, the building gracefully opens to the school campus, offering a sense of arrival while in harmony with the existing tree line. Embracing a new take on the traditional wharenui, commendation is given to the collaboration between architect and artists, notably the carved maihi by Charles Paringatai and works by master carver Nathan Foote. The timber mahua serves as a spacious and inviting area for performance, fostering community and cultural celebration. Carefully selected materials and colours are in complement with context. Natural light floods the interior to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere conducive to learning and collaboration. Te Whare Te Manukura stands as a beacon of cultural enrichment within its school community.
- Practice
- Atkinson Harwood Architecture Ltd
- Category
- Education
- Location
- Gisborne/Hawkes Bay
