At the meeting point of the Queen Street valley and Auckland waterfront, Commercial Bay draws together mass public transportation, international quality retail, and workplace environments, underpinned by best practice urban design and sustainability objectives.
Commercial Bay case study
Looking south at Commercial Bay
Māori Values & Design
The design of the Commercial Bay examples have been guided by Māori values and associated design principles and objectives, such as:
Mana whenua - landscapes,
Whakapapa - names and naming,
Mahi Toi - creative features,
Taiao - the natural environment,
Māori Tu - environmental health and
Ahi Kā - the living presence.
An early focus of the project team on forming strong relationships with Mana Whenua has provided a platform from which to apply the Te Aranga Māori design principles, allowing these key concepts to be articulated through design across the development. The benefits of incorporating the Te Aranga Māori design principles as part of a comprehensive design programme are evidenced in the unique and culturally resonant design outcomes.