Te Waka Unua

School Playground Design Project

Christchurch

Location

Christchurch

Client

Ministry of Education

Services

Design

Cultural Design

Status

Completed

Education

In collaboration with the school board, students, and wider community, Kamo Marsh has created a school environment that reflects and celebrates the strong bicultural focus of Te Waka Unua’s learning programme.

Vibrant and durable outdoor play areas foster student engagement and instil a sense of pride in the school’s outdoor spaces.

The design thoughtfully connects the school to the nearby Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River and honours traditional Māori pathways that pass through the area, reinforcing a deep sense of place and cultural narrative.

Kamo Marsh was responsible for the detailed design documentation, cultural landscape advice, and contract observation services across various project stages.

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