Alaria Jackson
Matai Moana: A Whenua first approach
Ngāi Tahu
Matai Moana proposes 7 different typologies the duplex being one. This image shows the visual connection to the surrounding mounga.
This image shows how the whenua first framework has been implemented through the design of the whare.
This image shows the master plan for this proposed development, with 7 different typologies and a central hub in the middle.
This image shows where the different typologies are situated within the site.
Bachelor of Design with Honours
Spatial Design
This research explores how housing design can integrate te ao Māori worldviews to develop a framework that prioritises whenua. It also examines how homes can be adapted to create flexible environments that support Māori communities. Currently, residential design guides in Aotearoa often overlook the impact of urban development on the natural environment. This approach presents strategies that prioritise whenua and acknowledge the connection between tāngata, whenua and whare.
