Three moments showing various ways the user explores site tensions, understands narratives and embodies whenua through responsive experiences such as lighting and water qualities.
Historical timeline depicting key events in the Taupō region such as iwi land confiscation and the development of the Waikato Hydro System.
A moment of ‘settling in darkness.’ The colours changing in the lighting installation are in response to daily lake water levels.
This section highlights the different overlapping layers and sections of the platform, facilitating alternative perspectives of ‘landscape.’
Bachelor of Design with Honours
Spatial Design
‘To Tread Unsettled Surface’ explores tensions between culturally significant whenua and colonised developments, specifically the Control Gates Bridge in Taupō, that regulates water flow in the Waikato Hydro System. This temporary installation rests on the surface of the water where Waikato Te Awa meets Taupō Moana. As the water and light change, participants experience a responsive environment, inviting a journey through intertwined narratives and encouraging a deepened connection to whenua.
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