Project Credits
Client
Matamata-Piako District Council
Date Completed
2018
Sector
Public & Civic
Awards
Project Governance
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Project Lead
Brian Rastrick
Design Team
An opportunity to celebrate a unique sense of place and connection formed the blueprint for Chow:Hill’s design for Matamata-Piako’s Civic & Memorial Centre.
The prominent corner site of Matamata-Piako’s Civic & Memorial Centre gave Chow:Hill the opportunity to design a landmark building, connecting the contemporary township with memories of its past.
The Centre, also known as Te Whare Whakamaharatanga ō te hāpori ō Matamata-Piako, is home to the district’s memorial centre, Council reception and offices, public library and meeting spaces. The striking design of the $6.9m building had strong architectural forms as its core and, together with a modern building palette, enabled the Chow:Hill team to also create a public plaza that welcomes civic engagement.
The use of natural materials, including locally sourced Hinuera stone, reinforces connection to the region, while the careful integration of the existing fountains and cenotaph pays homage to the rich history of the district.
Photography by: Amanda Aitken
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An opportunity to celebrate a unique sense of place and connection formed the blueprint for Chow:Hill’s design for Matamata-Piako’s Civic & Memorial Centre.
The prominent corner site of Matamata-Piako’s Civic & Memorial Centre gave Chow:Hill the opportunity to design a landmark building, connecting the contemporary township with memories of its past.
The Centre, also known as Te Whare Whakamaharatanga ō te hāpori ō Matamata-Piako, is home to the district’s memorial centre, Council reception and offices, public library and meeting spaces. The striking design of the $6.9m building had strong architectural forms as its core and, together with a modern building palette, enabled the Chow:Hill team to also create a public plaza that welcomes civic engagement.
The use of natural materials, including locally sourced Hinuera stone, reinforces connection to the region, while the careful integration of the existing fountains and cenotaph pays homage to the rich history of the district.
Photography by: Amanda Aitken
Project Credits
Client
Matamata-Piako Civic Centre
Status
2018
Project Type
Public & Civic
Awards
An opportunity to celebrate a unique sense of place and connection formed the blueprint for Chow:Hill’s design for Matamata-Piako’s Civic & Memorial Centre.
The prominent corner site of Matamata-Piako’s Civic & Memorial Centre gave Chow:Hill the opportunity to design a landmark building, connecting the contemporary township with memories of its past.
The Centre, also known as Te Whare Whakamaharatanga ō te hāpori ō Matamata-Piako, is home to the district’s memorial centre, Council reception and offices, public library and meeting spaces. The striking design of the $6.9m building had strong architectural forms as its core and, together with a modern building palette, enabled the Chow:Hill team to also create a public plaza that welcomes civic engagement.
The use of natural materials, including locally sourced Hinuera stone, reinforces connection to the region, while the careful integration of the existing fountains and cenotaph pays homage to the rich history of the district.
Photography by: Amanda Aitken
Project Credits
Client
Matamata-Piako Civic Centre
Status
2018
Project Type
Public & Civic
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