Spatial
RTA Studio 19 Whanganui Collegiate Administration Building
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Pou Auaha / Creative Director
Richard Naish
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Ringatoi Matua / Design Directors
Ben Dallimore, Adam Dwen, Terese Fitzgerald, Praveen Fernando
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Kaitautoko / Contributors
Adam Wild, Wraight and Associates -
Client
Wanganui Collegiate
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Judge's comments:
The project is a beautiful realisation of the schools vision for the future while honouring its heritage. A conversation between past and future- the folds, forms and creases of this beautiful building are confident, crafted, contemporary and respectful.