Te Kete Aronui, Rototuna Library

Community Voice Encapsulated in Design of Hamilton Library

Te Kete Aronui, Rototuna Library
Te Kete Aronui, Rototuna Library
Te Kete Aronui, Rototuna Library
Te Kete Aronui, Rototuna Library

Project Credits

Client

Hamilton City Council

Date Completed

July 2023

Sector

Public & Civic

Awards

2024 Property Council NZ
// Civic, Health and Arts
// Award of Merit

2024 NZIA Awards
// Waikato, Bay of Plenty
// Public Architecture

2023 Property Council NZ
// Veros Best Team Award

Project Governance
Project Lead

Sam Thomas

Strengthening the heart of a developing neighbourhood was the inspiration behind Chow:Hill’s winning design for the Rototuna library.

Chow:Hill’s design of the library in Hamilton’s burgeoning Rototuna Town Centre speaks to the local community and provides a cultural heart for the suburb. Designed in partnership with Designwell and AECOM, Chow:Hill’s vision reflects the community’s desire to have a distinctive and vibrant village feel.

The rich cultural heritage of the local whenua is woven into the contemporary aesthetic of this community asset and combined with a modern environment fit for future use. Outdoor spaces, bike and car parks and a village square are incorporated into the overall design, which aims to nurture and enthuse the Rototuna community and all who use the facilities.

Construction on the library, an integral part of the Rototuna Village development was completed in 2023.

Photography by: Amanda Aitken

Rototuna Library and Play Space
Rototuna Library at Dusk
Rototuna Library at Dusk
Te Kete Aronui, Rototuna Library

Project Overview

Client

Hamilton City Council

Status

July 2023

Strengthening the heart of a developing neighbourhood was the inspiration behind Chow:Hill’s winning design for the Rototuna library.

Chow:Hill’s design of the library in Hamilton’s burgeoning Rototuna Town Centre speaks to the local community and provides a cultural heart for the suburb. Designed in partnership with Designwell and AECOM, Chow:Hill’s vision reflects the community’s desire to have a distinctive and vibrant village feel.

The rich cultural heritage of the local whenua is woven into the contemporary aesthetic of this community asset and combined with a modern environment fit for future use. Outdoor spaces, bike and car parks and a village square are incorporated into the overall design, which aims to nurture and enthuse the Rototuna community and all who use the facilities.

Construction on the library, an integral part of the Rototuna Village development was completed in 2023.

Photography by: Amanda Aitken

Rototuna Library and Play Space
Rototuna Library at Dusk
Rototuna Library at Dusk
Te Kete Aronui, Rototuna LibraryTe Kete Aronui, Rototuna Library
Te Kete Aronui, Rototuna LibraryTe Kete Aronui, Rototuna LibraryTe Kete Aronui, Rototuna Library
Te Kete Aronui, Rototuna Library

Project Credits

Client

Te Kete Aronui, Rototuna Library

Status

July 2023

Project Type

Public & Civic

Awards

2024 Property Council NZ
// Civic, Health and Arts
// Award of Merit

2024 NZIA Awards
// Waikato, Bay of Plenty
// Public Architecture

2023 Property Council NZ
// Veros Best Team Award

Te Kete Aronui, Rototuna Library

Project Overview

Client

Hamilton City Council

Status

July 2023

Strengthening the heart of a developing neighbourhood was the inspiration behind Chow:Hill’s winning design for the Rototuna library.

Chow:Hill’s design of the library in Hamilton’s burgeoning Rototuna Town Centre speaks to the local community and provides a cultural heart for the suburb. Designed in partnership with Designwell and AECOM, Chow:Hill’s vision reflects the community’s desire to have a distinctive and vibrant village feel.

The rich cultural heritage of the local whenua is woven into the contemporary aesthetic of this community asset and combined with a modern environment fit for future use. Outdoor spaces, bike and car parks and a village square are incorporated into the overall design, which aims to nurture and enthuse the Rototuna community and all who use the facilities.

Construction on the library, an integral part of the Rototuna Village development was completed in 2023.

Photography by: Amanda Aitken

Rototuna Library and Play Space
Rototuna Library at Dusk
Rototuna Library at Dusk
Te Kete Aronui, Rototuna LibraryTe Kete Aronui, Rototuna Library
Te Kete Aronui, Rototuna LibraryTe Kete Aronui, Rototuna Library
Te Kete Aronui, Rototuna LibraryTe Kete Aronui, Rototuna Library

Project Credits

Client

Te Kete Aronui, Rototuna Library

Status

July 2023

Project Type

Public & Civic

Awards

2024 Property Council NZ
// Civic, Health and Arts
// Award of Merit

2024 NZIA Awards
// Waikato, Bay of Plenty
// Public Architecture

2023 Property Council NZ
// Veros Best Team Award

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