Tomokanga (Entrances) - Pūkohukohu, Whare Atua, Rangaranga-te-muri, and Kōpurawhetū
Tihei
"The tomokanga were created to make people feel welcome and invite them into the building. They appeal to people’s curiosity with shape, texture, colour and sound. They bring people from the hustle and bustle of the outside world into a different world inside – a haven.”
“The tomokanga were created to make people feel welcome and invite them into the building. They appeal to people’s curiosity with shape, texture, colour and sound. They bring people from the hustle and bustle of the outside world into a different world inside – a haven.”
"The tomokanga were created to make people feel welcome and invite them into the building. They appeal to people’s curiosity with shape, texture, colour and sound. They bring people from the hustle and bustle of the outside world into a different world inside – a haven.”
"The tomokanga were created to make people feel welcome and invite them into the building. They appeal to people’s curiosity with shape, texture, colour and sound. They bring people from the hustle and bustle of the outside world into a different world inside – a haven.”
- Rangi Kipa, Tihei
- Rangi Kipa, Tihei
- Rangi Kipa, Tihei
Tihei
Tihei is an interdisciplinary design studio based in Ngāmotu New Plymouth, Taranaki, founded by Te Āti Awa artist Rangi Kipa. Tihei works with clients through co-design to generate visibility and positive outcomes for tangata whenua and all peoples of Aotearoa through the application of kaupapa Māori thinking and making. Tihei’s studio team covers an array of disciplines, working on projects including commissioned artworks, co-design of major architectural works, landscaping and identity design.
Tihei is an interdisciplinary design studio based in Ngāmotu New Plymouth, Taranaki, founded by Te Āti Awa artist Rangi Kipa. Tihei works with clients through co-design to generate visibility and positive outcomes for tangata whenua and all peoples of Aotearoa through the application of kaupapa Māori thinking and making. Tihei’s studio team covers an array of disciplines, working on projects including commissioned artworks, co-design of major architectural works, landscaping and identity design.
Tihei is an interdisciplinary design studio based in Ngāmotu New Plymouth, Taranaki, founded by Te Āti Awa artist Rangi Kipa. Tihei works with clients through co-design to generate visibility and positive outcomes for tangata whenua and all peoples of Aotearoa through the application of kaupapa Māori thinking and making. Tihei’s studio team covers an array of disciplines, working on projects including commissioned artworks, co-design of major architectural works, landscaping and identity design.