Ramaroa Centre draws on the local Māori heritage and WWII US Marine buildings for its design. Gilplans Architecture and Ryder Builders link two separate gable buildings with a gullwing roof, tiles, walls and decks, all of which are crafted in JSC Iroko and Western Red Cedar, and influenced by the traditional Māori wharenui and tent structures from the US Marine camps.
Ramaroa’s icon panels and Kōwhaiwhai were designed by artist Hermann Salzmann. Posts supporting the gullwing roof are adorned with a contemporary design by local carver Nathan Te Rei.
Photographs by Paul McCredie.
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This reputation for excellence that was established over one hundred years ago endures to this day, as does the ability to adapt and evolve, to better serve the needs of customers and to solve the challenges facing the building industry and the environment.
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