Molly has designed a space to follow the brief of: To consider aspects of Tikanga Maori as an intervention of space incorporated within a journey. A space that reflects a state of spirituality; to rest your mind and body, forming a genuine connection to those who have come before without any outside conflict/noise. A public space of belonging and respect.
With her presentation she clearly was able to articulate her ideas and how they are shown in her design. I feel like she has done a new design instead of following the exact aspects of Tikanga Maori - but has interpreted specific aspects such as using the frame work of the original house to act as the bones of ancestors. Her ideas of the original and traditional aspects are really well reflected in her design. The top area at the top of the stairs, I would maybe ask if she just wants it to be an open space or to have something in it which can act as a way of bringing everyone together as people from Maori culture creates this big family feel. Still keeping it simple though.
Over all I was very amazed of how she interpreted the culture into her design without doing a complete mock of what is already standing today and without creating something that was culturally insensitive.
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