Nga Purapura / Tennent + Brown

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Text description provided by the architects. The design strategy uses the holistic model of Māori health- ‘Te Whare tapa Whā’ (the four sides of the house) -as a form generator for the building. This conceptual model addresses the need for physical (tinana), mental and emotional (hinengaro), spiritual (wairua), and social (whānau), aspects of life -all to be addressed and in balance for wellbeing. The design represents this model with a four folded roof creating spaces with associated functions leaning against the neutral form of the sports hall.