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The way we do things
Involving communities in our work
Do it once, do it right
- Sibby
ĀKAU Studio, Kaikohe invited Avail to take part in a workshop designing the interior spaces around the school. ĀKAU value the ideas young people have for making their environment more awesome. By using design to engage taitamariki we hope to walk alongside them from exclusion, to inclusion, and to greatness.
Kaikohe Intermediate - Interior Design
The taitamariki at Kaikohe Intermediate are designing the floor, ceiling and paneling within different areas of their school to create a fun and vibrant atmosphere. Each of the taitamariki created a concept with its own unique story based on their values.
Some of the final concept paintings prepared by the students
From concept paintings to developed designs, colour schemes, then to classroom, wall and floor designs, the taitamariki can see their work flow through from ideas to outcomes:
