2017 Hawkes Bay/Gisborne Architecture Awards Winner
Te Wharehou o Waikaremoana
The new visitor centre and administration building rests comfortably into the natural beauty of Lake Waikaremoana and is a testament to the architect's relationship with Ngai Tūhoe and understanding of the brief. The significance of the site, the surrounding landscape and local narratives have been woven skilfully to complete a successful functional operation. On approach, the building takes a respectful second place to the lake as it references the lake basin and sandstone hills with its soft draping roof and vertical slabs. The fenestration and interior materials are limited to local timber and recycled timber taken from the Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre, which create natural warmth to the interior space. An honest building that reflects its beautiful setting.
- Practice
- Tennent Brown Architects
- Category
- Public Architecture
- Location
- Gisborne/Hawkes Bay
