Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology's National Centre of Excellence for the Forest & Wood Industry features a design that embodies Māori architectural typology, showcasing intricate timber detailing that harmonizes traditional elements with contemporary sustainability.
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Winner of the NZ Wood – Timber Design Awards 2008
The design was to reflect the character and identity of Māori architectural typology; hence the architecture has a strong Polynesian character and relates to the Whakarewarewa.
The intricate timber detailing in the exterior roof canopy and interior spaces was to contemporise the traditional Māori language and achieve a degree of sustainability in the design.
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