Creative Native proudly presents ‘The Roots’, a unique series celebrating the traditional building techniques and design aesthetics of Pacific architecture.
The Roots provides a platform for talented young Māori and Pacific secondary school students to learn and practice, traditional Pacific lashing and weaving techniques through a series of workshops, designed to engage and inform.
The workshops will also educate students on sustainability in architecture, through engagement with the Otara community and interaction and mentoring from leading industry professionals.
The Roots culminates in a public event and forum where students will have a chance to show off their new found skills, through the building of a pavilion using environmentally sustainable design, and recycled materials.
The unique collaboration of creativity, tradition and community engagement, gives the students an opportunity to forge future pathways into the world of creative arts and architecture.
Registration is essential, please contact Project Manager, Martin Leung-Wai on 021 0329099 or email info@creativenative.maori.nz
PUBLIC PROGRAMME
The Roots Exhibition
The presentation of sculptural work created by Auckland secondary school students engaged in The Roots workshops. Four sculptural works / pavilions will be displayed within the Otara Town Centre
Time: 5 – 7pm
Date: Friday 25 May
Venue: Otara Music Arts Centre, cnr Bairds Road and Newbury Street, Otara Town Centre
Pacific Architecture Forum
Featuring guest speakers representing extensive Pacific architectural experience, the forum will include presentations and opportunities for discussion.
Time: 7-9pm
Date: Saturday 26 May
Venue: Otara Music Arts Centre, cnr Bairds Road and Newbury Street, Otara Town Centre
ENQUIRIES
Contact Project Manager Martin Leung-Wai on 021 0329099 or email info@creativenative.maori.nz
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