Project Credits
Client
Taranaki District Council
Date Completed
2019
Sector
Public & Civic
Awards
Project Governance
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Project Lead
Lloyd Atherfold
Design Team
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The native eel shaped Chow:Hill’s design of Waitara’s River Walk Wetland Boardwalk, a community walkway that reflects the surrounding environment’s heritage.
A consultative design approach with project partners, Frame Group, ensured Chow:Hill’s design of a community boardwalk in the Taranaki township of Waitara evoked the region’s significant environmental, cultural and historical heritage.
When designing the 210m-long structure, a key challenge for the Chow:Hill team was the integration of man-made materials with the ecological wetlands.
Enduroplank, a sustainable recycled plastic product and an ethical alternative to timber, was chosen for its suitability in marine environments, durability, and low-maintenance requirements. This made it ideal for the 2m wide boardwalk’s surface and foundations.
The design aesthetic of the boardwalk was inspired by the native eel (tuna), which tangata whenua viewed as both a food source and a means of connecting with their natural environment.
Today, the Waitara River Walk Wetland Boardwalk is a treasured community asset that interweaves function with local history and encourages pedestrian and cycle activity through an environment of regional significance.
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The native eel shaped Chow:Hill’s design of Waitara’s River Walk Wetland Boardwalk, a community walkway that reflects the surrounding environment’s heritage.
A consultative design approach with project partners, Frame Group, ensured Chow:Hill’s design of a community boardwalk in the Taranaki township of Waitara evoked the region’s significant environmental, cultural and historical heritage.
When designing the 210m-long structure, a key challenge for the Chow:Hill team was the integration of man-made materials with the ecological wetlands.
Enduroplank, a sustainable recycled plastic product and an ethical alternative to timber, was chosen for its suitability in marine environments, durability, and low-maintenance requirements. This made it ideal for the 2m wide boardwalk’s surface and foundations.
The design aesthetic of the boardwalk was inspired by the native eel (tuna), which tangata whenua viewed as both a food source and a means of connecting with their natural environment.
Today, the Waitara River Walk Wetland Boardwalk is a treasured community asset that interweaves function with local history and encourages pedestrian and cycle activity through an environment of regional significance.
Project Credits
Client
Waitara Boardwalk
Status
2019
Project Type
Public & Civic
Awards
Project Lead
Lloyd Atherfold
Design Team
No items found.
The native eel shaped Chow:Hill’s design of Waitara’s River Walk Wetland Boardwalk, a community walkway that reflects the surrounding environment’s heritage.
A consultative design approach with project partners, Frame Group, ensured Chow:Hill’s design of a community boardwalk in the Taranaki township of Waitara evoked the region’s significant environmental, cultural and historical heritage.
When designing the 210m-long structure, a key challenge for the Chow:Hill team was the integration of man-made materials with the ecological wetlands.
Enduroplank, a sustainable recycled plastic product and an ethical alternative to timber, was chosen for its suitability in marine environments, durability, and low-maintenance requirements. This made it ideal for the 2m wide boardwalk’s surface and foundations.
The design aesthetic of the boardwalk was inspired by the native eel (tuna), which tangata whenua viewed as both a food source and a means of connecting with their natural environment.
Today, the Waitara River Walk Wetland Boardwalk is a treasured community asset that interweaves function with local history and encourages pedestrian and cycle activity through an environment of regional significance.
Project Credits
Client
Waitara Boardwalk
Status
2019
Project Type
Public & Civic
Awards
Project Lead
Lloyd Atherfold
Design Team
No items found.
