INFP-T or ‘Turbulent Mediators are creative and insightful, they seem quiet but have ‘vibrant, passionate inner lives’. Mediators are known for their sensitivity and compassion, and they have strong emotional responses to pretty much everything.
For this project a whare tirohanga to me is a viewing platform.
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The height and scale is to create a better view of the city. Mediators are usually uplifting others, and sometimes they need to lift themselves up too.
There are two views from atop the whare tirohanga - a view of the city because Mediators tend to fantasize, it is important for them to set their sights back on what is important; and a view of nature, to remind them of what they care for.
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The entrance is up a spiral ramp. At the top, the path comes to a fork. Going up will take you to the view at the centre of the glowing water lily. Going down will take you to a platform. There are 6 in total each connected by a ladder. The exit is at the bottom after the slide.
The spiral ramp represents a barrier, because introvrts aren’t really open. Although the building is mostly glass, there is still something blocking your view of the inside. The building is glass because mediators have a commitment to authenticity.
The building resembles a flower. A water lily is atop the tower. Hardy water lillies are strong and some can survive the winter with no external help. It is a great symbol of Mediators and their ability to bounce back. It is important that the building is beautiful, because Mediators are idealists. It will also help to inspire their creativity.
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