Te Papa Wharenui

Māori meeting house.

Overview

Te Papa Wharenui, using wood, is a 1998 meeting house in Wellington, New Zealand.

Core Characteristics

• Carved wooden panels.
• Communal, cultural design.
• Māori aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 20th century.
• Civic: Meeting house.
• Māori Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Preserves Māori cultural heritage.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Wood Carving (technique), Cultural Identity (theory), Facade (element), Vernacular (movement)

Directory

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