tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3149231704047685782.post2674291320698018100..comments2022-09-24T07:52:31.610+12:00Comments on John Scott: Architect: Aniwaniwa Visitor CentreUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3149231704047685782.post-1228880534848933252011-06-30T22:46:38.625+12:002011-06-30T22:46:38.625+12:00Tena koe, thanks for making a blog about my favour...Tena koe, thanks for making a blog about my favourite architect. When I heard about the possibility of demolition, I drove up there in May to see Te Aniwaniwa, and it certainly is in a sad state. <br /><br />Having analysed this design for my research essay last year, and also being of Tuhoe descent, I have developed a strong connection to this Whare taonga. It would be a real shame for a building of this significance to be lost to the people of the land. The next generation of architecture students needs examples like this to experience, to lead NZ design into the future. Cultural values and design work together to welcome the visitors, to introducing them to Te Urewera, its land and trees, and then inviting them in to take physical and spiritual shelter within the building itself.<br /><br />Thanks again. I did manage to get 6 pages of petition signed and posted to Futuna.Raewyn Patersonhttp://raendropdesign.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com