ular internally-expanding mirror box. From here, the displays radiate in ever-increasing circles to incorporate themes covering the full range of the natural environment, to eventually include the long local human history of fishing, whaling and village life.The second schema is concerned with the act of museum collecting and display - the circular fittings have a "display"; side (complete with beautiful joinery in timber veneers, glass cases, and extensive graphic interpretation) and a "collection storage" side (where specimens are securely stored on banks of shelving). In this manner, the same object can be seen from two differing contexts.
Mediating the interpretation are poems and karakia (blessings) that galvanize the essence of each topic and can be read as part of a many-layered visitor experience.
Finalist Best Museum Award Museums Aotearoa 2017Winner of New Zealand Institute of Architects Colour AwardWinner of New Zealand Institute of Architects Regional Award
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