Co-design presentation

Title page of my proposed architectural design – Whakakotahi community hub.

Proposed site plan. Original plan of Fortlane – Commerce street neighbouring Snickel lane and Citigroup.

Photographs of Proposed site from different viewpoints. Fort Lane, Carpark and Commerce Street.

Floor plan of proposed design. Spare space exteriorly for rock garden.

Hero image of the exterior of the Whakakotahi – Pipi from Fort Lane – human eye perspective.

Interior renders of fluidity, brass spiral staircase that reflect the Art Deco era of 1920s theatre culture especially in the Fort Lane Roxy theatre.

Reflective notes:

• Trying to push back against modern architecture in a subtle yet effective way, peering slightly over the building line. A reminder of the histories and communities interact.
• The form reflects a Pipi surfacing out of the sand – Rearing head.
• Smooth texture – representing the shells surface. Rough texture rock garden. Intense textural experience.
• Gifting – take home a pebble (or plant) – a performative act.
• What is the importance of the perpendicular meeting of the gridded road to the natural foreshore border.
• Design a new stool that reflects the grid to foreshore.
• Think about what the exterior lighting will show.

Seashell material

Non-toxic, naturally and locally sourced.Environmentally friendly, recycled materials made from local shells and nontoxic binding materials. Connecting the architecture directly to the land of Tāmaki Makaurau and the waters of Waitematā.

Seashell Tiles

Thinly sliced pieces of seashell making tiles. Beautiful textures and shapes.

Homemade Seastone

Recipe for Non Toxic binders for seashell materials for surface.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup hot water
• 2 tablespoons powdered dry milk or 1/4 cup of warm milk
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• More water, to reach desired consistency

Instructions

1. Melt 1 tablespoon of Agave.
2. Dissolve the powdered milk in the hot water. If you’re using regular warm milk, start with just that.
3. Stir in the vinegar with the milk and agave. You’ll see a chemical reaction occur, separating the milk into curds and whey. Continue stirring until the milk has completely separated.
4. Filter the mixture through a coffee filter or paper towel. Discard the liquid (whey) and keep the solid curd.
5. Mix the curd, a small amount of baking soda (about 1/8 teaspoon), and 1 teaspoon hot water. The reaction between the baking soda and the residual vinegar will cause some foaming and bubbling.
6. Adjust the consistency of the glue to suit your needs. If the glue is lumpy, add a bit more baking soda. If it is too thick, stir in more water.
7. Store the glue in a covered container. It will last 1 to 2 days on the counter, but 1 to 2 weeks if you refrigerate it.

Smooth sandstone surface: Shell like shapes formed creating a natural and fluiud appearance.