Mana Tamariki

Mana Tamariki was built to accommodate a new Maori learning centre. Part of the project also included the refurbishment of a number of free standing existing timber clad classrooms and the construction of an outdoor play ground. The project demanded a high level of carpentry skills to construct a geometrically challenging new main building that had a number of interesting details that included curved internal walls with art relief, negatively detailed exposed timber lined ceilings and an indoor play area complete with a steel framed timber bird’s nest. The main building was constructed mainly of pre-cast panels and timber framed walls. The project has received a number of accolades, most notably winning the 2008 Registered Master Builders National Award in the category of Education.

Address: 165 Grey Street, Palmerston North Cost: $ 3.5 Million Client: Ministry of Education Architect: Tennant + Brown Architects Structural: MWH Mechanical: MWH Electrical: MWH Hydraulic: MWH Fire: MWH Key Subcontractors: Higgins Group Build Time: 9 Months Completed: March 07 Contract Type: NZIA SCC1

Project Manager: Barry Robin Site Manager: Tom Pine Quantity Surveyor: Richard Knox

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