Matekitātahi Rāwiri
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Matekitātahi Rāwiri is an architect known for his deep commitment to integrating Māori oral traditions into contemporary design. He collaborated closely with elders to weave ancestral stories into the artwork of the Taumata o Kupe building at Te Mahurehure Marae, reflecting the journey of the great ancestor Kupe and honoring the rich cultural heritage of Aotearoa.
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Matekitātahi Rāwiri designed the glass panels for the building, inspired by mātauranga shared with him.
Award-winning new building Te Taumata o Kupe Nuku a triumph after struggles and adversityThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-04-20
New Zealand· 2025-04-20
Architect Matekitātahi Rāwiri worked closely with elders to weave oral histories into the building’s artwork.
Te Mahurehure Marae: Celebrating Māori heritage with dynamic designThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-03-22
New Zealand· 2025-03-22
