Okere Falls Wharepaku

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Southern Draught was engaged by the Lake Rotoiti Scenic Reserve Board to design a refurbished toilet block to accommodate the growing number of visitors to the area. The space needed to feel welcoming and light while maintaining function & durability. It had to be easy to clean and hard to damage.

We felt that it was important to use what we could of the existing structure therefore minimising waste and maximising environmental sustainability.

We wanted to embrace the local culture and heritage, and be respectful of the areas rich history.

We engaged a local artist to tell a story of the areas culture on the laser cut steel screens atop of the shuttered concrete walls. The screens double as light filters and security barriers.

Timber battens were fixed over two steel skeleton hinged doors to enable the wharepaku to be locked up when required.

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  • Client :  Lake Rotoiti Scenic Reserve Board
  • Location : Okere Falls
Okere Falls Wharepaku
Okere Falls Wharepaku
Okere Falls Wharepaku
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Okere Falls Wharepaku
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Southern Draught Ltd was founded in 2014 to provide architectural solutions to see our clients visions through to completion. We believe in working in partnership with our clients to achieve a finished product which they can be proud of.

We strive to produce energy efficient, healthy buildings which are aesthetically pleasing as well as functional.

Each project is bespoke to our clients needs and desires. Our main goal is to illustrate his/her values and individuality through design.

Southern Draught has experience in design and documentation in a wide variety of projects including public, commercial and high-end residential works. We have a vast knowledge of building consent and resource consent requirements.