The partnership brings collectively Architectus’ established architectural observe (based in 1986 and with 75+ employees throughout 4 studios in Aotearoa and an extra 800+ workers in Architectus Australia) with ŌRUA’s complete mātauranga Māori and architectural experience, to additional improve significant design outcomes for Māori and for Aotearoa.
“With a repute for design excellence, place making, and a robust social agenda, Architectus has been devoted to designing culturally responsive structure for over 30 years,” says Architectus principal and director Carsten Auer. “Collectively, Architectus and ŌRUA will pursue initiatives that shift structure into the longer term and assist to form the constructed setting of Aotearoa.”
“At Architectus, we have now a long-standing dedication to mana whenua engagement and indigenous design excellence,” says Auer. “Our distinctive partnership with ŌRUA allows us to deepen {our capability} and, via collaboration with a younger and impartial Māori observe, contribute meaningfully to the evolution of Māori structure.”
Established in 2022 by Matekitātahi Rāwiri, Matangireia Yates-Francis and Renee Smith-Apanui, ŌRUA is devoted to selling and reaching Māori excellence via structure, management and schooling, with mātauranga at its basis.
Of the partnership, Rawiri says: “Ki ngā tūhoto tāhuhu, be a part of those that can be a part of the ridge pole of a whare. A whare consists of many complicated parts. Its craft and development require deep information, talent and expertise. This whakataukī reminds us that true management lies in looking for out others with the energy to attach, uniting numerous teams into robust, collaborative relationships.”
Having labored collectively since 2022, the 2 practices describe the partnership as one constructed on a mutual dedication to advancing te ao Māori, design excellence, environmental sustainability and structure that nurtures the individuals and communities of Aotearoa.
