Maori

New Zealand architecture with carved meeting houses.

Overview

Maori architecture, using wood and thatch, features wharenui with intricate carvings, prominent in New Zealand.

Core Characteristics

• Carved, gabled wharenui.
• Thatch, wood materials.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Te Papa Wharenui (New Zealand, traditional, carved).
• Rotorua Marae (New Zealand, traditional, Maori).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Regional focus.
• Civic: Meeting houses.
• Oceanic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Maori craftsmen, it reflects cultural identity.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Wood Carving (technique), Symbolism (theory), Gable (element), Vernacular (movement)