ORAKEI APARTMENTS

The Site plan on the left shows the Te Aranga principles in use:

Tohu (Mana Whenua significant sites and cultural landmarks are acknowledged) One of the applications is through visual connections. because of the placement of the site, the apartments have a clear view out towards Okahu Bay and a further view of Rangitoto Island, Maungauika, and Motukorea, as well as a clear connection to the local Orakei Marae

As well as the celebrating Whakapapa by naming the project after the iwi that occupied the land (Ngati Whatua Orakei)

The apartment layouts feautre a “cookie cutter” method of desgin where each floor is reminiscent of the one before.

Mauri Tu - By planting native plants such as the Ti Touka (Cabbage tree) enhance the native biodiversity of the area by attracting birds and insects to the native trees.

Tohu - Having the view of Rangitoto island ties in with the Te Aranga principle of Tohu which states that Mana Whenua’s significant sites and cultural landmarks are acknowledged. Another example of Tohu being practiced includes the site located within walking distance of the Orakei Marae (As shown on the site map)

Taiao/Mauri Tu practices the idea that the natural environment is protected, restored, and/or enhanced as well as the environmental health is protected maintained, and/or enhanced. By building on this site, we bring with it the new flora and fauna which was once not there, therefore increasing biodiversity.

The brief for this project was to redesign the Auckland library entrance while also transforming the Lorne Street alleyway to be more inviting and a place for the community to come together.

The project needed to be different and stand out from the Auckland CBD. to create something that was not previously done before while also tying into the culture and atmosphere. The project also needed to transform the entrance to the library to engage the user and provide a better incentive to linger around for longer