The presenter of a 13-part Maori Television series on Maori architecture says it comes at a time when demand is growing for Maori architects and designers.
Whare Maori will look at Maori communal housing developments, meeting houses, dinning halls, churches, places of learning and even buildings inspired or directed by wahine like Princess Te Puea.
Rau Hoskins of Nga Puhi told Waatea News that many education, health and welfare organisations are looking to use Maori designs.
Mr Hoskins says he is working on a $12 million refurbishment of Te Whare Waananga o Te Awanuiarangi in Whakatane, which is looking at Kaupapa Maori to drive design choices.
