Tahuna Wairiki
Commercial
 
Queenstown, New Zealand
Client
94 Feet
Partners
Wraight Associates
Phase
Design
Images
Dawid Wisniewski

Tahuna Wairiki is a thermal baths located in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Set on an elevated site and positioned between mountains and lake, the baths have stunning views across Whakatipu Waimāori - Lake Wakatipu. The proposal looks to form a regenerative system and enhance the site biodersity. The site would once again become a native podocarp Kahere (forest).

Externally there are five large communal outdoor pools set amongst the forest, each offering differing temperatures and water experiences, along with ten private pools for exclusive use. A circular entry building wraps around existing trees creating a courtyard space and a highly sculptural form.

The aspiration was to create a holistic sensorial and regenerative experience, merging water, land and forest.

Te Arai
Residential
 
Auckland, New Zealand