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Master Plan
GROUND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
COLLABORATION SPACE
CHILL ZONE: beanbags, record player, plants
BRAINSTORM ZONE: whiteboard, large table, chairs
CREATIVE ZONE: art supplies, large moveable table
PLAY ZONE: pool table, ping pong table, foozeball table
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Maori Art Used
The Maori artist Justina Makurata Fenaroli also known as Makus Art was used for art in my space
Pieces used:
"Wāhine"
Wāhine translates to 'woman', this depiction of a māori woman is not only feminine and beautiful but powerful and strong, symbolising the duality of woman.
https://endemicworld.com/products/wahine-art-print-by-makus-art?_pos=11&_sid=7714dd0f4&_ss=r
"Āio"
Āio translates to 'be calm' or 'at peace', which is exactly the way this soft pastel toned illustration makes us feel.
https://endemicworld.com/collections/makus-art/products/aio-art-print-by-makus-art
"Kaimariera Te Hau Takiri Wharepapa"
A contemporary interpretation of Gotffried Lindaur famous painting of Kaimariera Wharepapa. Intricate detailing of the tā moko (tattoo) and korowai (cloak) tell stories of whakapapa (genealogy) and history.
https://endemicworld.com/products/kaimariera-te-hau-takiri-wharepapa-art-print-by-makus-art?variant=33707117084805&gclid=Cj0KCQjw--GFBhDeARIsACH_kdY5A0AaQllZueqOOXPjLn3Ct7ioMOZJOAi3nnWBMvsy1bBHLJPMxX8aAj_0EALw_wcB
"Whakahī"
Whakahī translates to 'pride', a māori wāhine (woman) stands forward facing with kowhaiwhai (patterns) running through her hair and tāonga (treasure) around her neck, a clear image of pride.
https://endemicworld.com/collections/makus-art/products/whakahi-art-print-by-makus-art
"Modern Māori Women"
This depiction of a Māori woman is beautiful and elegant with a romantic colour palette. A contemporary take on the traditional Māori portraits that grace our New Zealand history books.
https://endemicworld.com/collections/makus-art/products/modern-maori-woman-art-print-by-makus-art
"Makurata"
This depiction of a Māori woman is beautiful and elegant with a romantic colour palette. A contemporary take on the traditional Māori portraits that grace our New Zealand history books.
https://endemicworld.com/collections/makus-art/products/makurata-art-print-by-makus-art
A piece from artist Sofia Minson was also used:
"Kōkako"
The kōkako is an endemic New Zealand wattlebird, closely related to the extinct huia. The North Island kōkako has bright blue wattles, while the supposedly extinct South Island kōkako has orange or yellow wattles and is known today as the Grey Ghost. Rare sightings are still occasionally reported.
https://www.newzealandartwork.com/shop/product/221902/kokako/%E2%80%9C/?surface=active%E2%80%9D&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5PGFBhC2ARIsAIFIMNdTNENvUyY-u9GbltHe3GYJq3fpLf0bQuZkbuY_cMcB0cqggyPoW7gaAgpMEALw_wcB
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Precedents
Space Ideas:
A feature of a green wall is thought about for my space
The idea of a glass curtain wall was looked into to break up the space with it still feeling open and not closed off
A games area will be incorporated into my design to play off the Motor Cortex area of the brain
The space will also include an arty area which goes with the Temporal Lobe of the brain
The open void idea is explored as this is a key feature of the building that connects floors
The curvature of the wall was looked at for the void balustrade
Lighting
Industrial style pendant lighting will be used around my space for a feature as the space is quite tall at 4m
Sources:
1. https://www.optimise-home.com/home-design-ideas-wellbeing/
2. https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/instagram-nyc-headquarters
3. https://www.stellarglassworks.com/custom-glass/attachment/office-partition-wall/
4. https://www.evolution-design.info/Office/Google/Google-Hub-Zurich
5. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2019-08-15/poketo-creative-spaces-poketo-design-photography
6. https://www.opumo.com/magazine/step-inside-studio-arthur-casas-spectacular-ds-house-in-sao-paulo/
7. "Princess Veranda" https://bigsee.eu/princess-veranda-by-pentaplan-austria/
8. https://warwick.ac.uk/services/conferences/spaces/creative/
9. William Blackwell "Geometry in Architecture" https://betonbabe.tumblr.com/page/11
10. https://www.homestratosphere.com/industrial-lighting/
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Spatial Term Models
Tawhio: encircling, enfolding
Aparia: to heap up layer by layer
Taiponapona: to tie in knots, fasten with knots
Paiherengia: to bind together into a bundle
Kotikoti: to cut to pieces, dice, divide, lay out boundaries
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Diagrams
Human Brain used to diagram out how each zone connects to the different Lobes of the brain, and what will be in each area.
Heart Rate Diagram to show pace rate of each zone in the Living Pā, which zones require more energy and activity.
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Sustainable Materials Used
Hempcrete
Hempcrete will be used for the flooring of the building as it is a good sustainable option for concrete. As it is a bio-aggregate concrete it contains bits of Hemp stalk mixed with either Lime or Mud-Cement.
Benefits of Hempcrete:
- Durable
- Is a Carbon Neutral material, as it contains Lime in the form of Calcium Hydroxide it actually absorbs Carbon Dioxide from its atmosphere
- Needs less water to cure than regular concrete
- Made from natural waste, therefore is environmentally-friendly
- Fire resistant from the natural Lime coating
- Earthquake resistant (Great for a Wellington building)
- A good Thermal Insulator
https://www.archdaily.com/955176/hempcrete-creating-holistic-sustainability-with-plant-based-building-materials
Pine
Natural Pine will be used for the internal railing around the void, and will also be used for the furniture in the space; tables and bookshelves.
Benefits of Pine:
- Sourced from local plantations; Southland and Otago
- Cost-efficient renewable resource
- Less fossil fuel used for extraction
- Carbon is permanently stored in the wood even after being processed
- Easily treated to resist decay and rotting
- Durable
https://www.niagara.nz/sustainable/#:~:text=Wood%20is%20one%20of%20the,concerned%20about%20their%20carbon%20footprint
https://www.pinetimberproducts.com.au/articles/the-advantages-of-using-pine-timber/
Steel
Steel will be used for the structural beam elements of the space.
Benefits of Steel:
- Can be recycled and reused endlessly without affecting physical properties
- Long life-span material
- Any waste from steel production is used elsewhere e.g Slag is used for roading
- Durable
- Water waste is treated and returned to source
https://www.scnz.org/steel-construction/sustainability/#:~:text=Steel%20possesses%20very%20strong%20sustainability,to%20steel%20mills%20for%20recycling
https://www.whirlwindsteel.com/blog/bid/407753/sustainability-benefits-of-building-with-steel
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Water Collection System
A rain-water collection system will be placed on the roof of the Living Pā building, this will provide the building with a sustainable water source to visually flow through the building and be used to water the green wall and for use in the Wharekai area.
Benefits of Rain-water Collection:
- Clean free source of water
- Will not contain any added minerals which makes water Hard; which is better for plant and Human consumption
- Reduces Stormwater run-off
- Easy maintenance
- Great for emergencies
https://www.watercache.com/education/rainwater-harvesting-101
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Concept Statement
Inside the Living Pā I am exploring the Collaboration Space, thinking this as if it were the Brain of the building, incorporating the different lobes and furthering them into creative learning spaces.
Concept Statement:
To think of the space like the Brain furthering to create a space full of unique learning areas full of life for anyone to use.
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Defining the Brief
How can we connect people to the natural environment and to each other to learn, while being within the boundaries of a building?
Our group defines the Living Pā as more than just a sustainable building but as a living building, a person with organs. Furthering into how each zone is represented as an organ in the body, such as the Wharekai acting as the Heart, Quiet and Collaborative zones acting as the Brain, all while being connected with the flow of water through clear pipes acting as the Veins with the help of the Green walls being the Lungs. Connecting Heart and Mind.
We want to incorporate natural elements such as vegetation throughout the building with lots of natural light and fluid free flowing natural forms and sustainable materials and systems.
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Modular Green Wall System
This green wall system is ideal for green wall facades
Source: https://bynaturedesign.ca/products/living-products/modulogreen-living-walls/
Contains 2 networks:
Primary Network; Irrigation that controls the frequencies and times of watering
Secondary Network; Primary Network is connected to the Secondary Network which allows each module to be watered through a drip system
Benefits of the system:
- Easy installation and maintenance
- Insulates roots against extreme temperatures (hot or cold), good for Wellington as either could happen
- Good at controlling noise pollution
Plants used:
- Tillandsia (Air Plant): Absorbs moisture in air, minimal maintenance, likes indirect light
- Pothos: purifies the air, easy to keep alive
- Spider Plant: purifies the air, thrives if in direct sunlight, can deal with cold temperatures
- Asplenium Bulbiferum: New Zealand Native, minimal maintenance
- Philodendron: Requires minimal maintenance, fast growing
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Living Building Research
A Living Building is a sustainable design that thinks about surrounding nature and uses clean energy and materials that do not diminish future nature or species. Every aspect is thought about even down to water waste and how it can be redefined and respected as a resource.
Living Buildings aim for:
- Regenerative spaces that connect occupants to light, air, food, nature, and community.
- Self-sufficient and remain within the resource limits of their site. Living Buildings produce more energy than they use and collect and treat all water on site.
- Healthy and beautiful.
(International Living Future Institute)
Living Building Challenge Seven Petals:
1. Place ; Restoring a healthy interrelationship with current and future nature
2. Water ; Realign water use and redefine “waste”
3. Energy ; Relying on Solar income
4. Health + Happiness ; Environments created for optimal physical and mental health and well-being
5. Materials ; Using products that are safe for all species into future
6. Equity ; Supporting a just and equitable world
7. Beauty ; Celebrating design that uplifts spirit
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Pā History
(verb) (-kia,-ngia) to be connected with, relate to, pertaining to, regarding.
A Maori village or defensive settlement usually located upon a hill for views of surrounding sites for defensibility.
Purpose of food and water storage, and providing plantations for those living there and waka transport
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