Our designs for this conceptual building were based upon the Maori legend of 'How the Kiwi lost its wings'. The building is designed in sections for the individual to experience the story by first entering the building and looking up to the birds flying above the tree tops. 

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The copper clad roof is a locally sourced material. As the building ages, the copper cladding will go green and the building will naturally mould into the dense forrest. 

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There are three interventions leading up to the building;

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The first intervention is two white blade walls representing the two white feathers given to TUI for not coming down from the tree. 

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The second is massage chairs. These chairs are inspired by PiPiWHARAUROA as they are not meant for sitting on for too long but they represent not being able to make a nest. 

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Finally, the third intervention was a class bridge. This represents PuKEKO where the bird does not want to get its feet wet. 

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The three interventions and the meditation cabin combine to give a cultural, sustainable and tranquil space for practicing yoga.