conceptual

The concept behind "reimagining" the Ellen Melville Centre through the Maramataka is to create a building that is not only visually engaging and aesthetically pleasing, but also informative and responsive to its immediate surroundings. The Maramataka is a traditional Māori lunar calendar that is used to track the phases of the moon, and this concept can be applied to architecture through the use of façade articulation and tectonics. This means that the building's exterior could be designed to change and adapt based on the phases of the moon, creating a dynamic and ever-changing aesthetic that is in tune with the natural rhythms of the environment. Additionally, the building could be designed to respond to its immediate surroundings, such as incorporating local materials and incorporating elements that reflect the culture and history of the area.