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Intro

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Beyond its function as a transport system, the potential for the City Rail Link (CRL) is to be the largest public art project in New Zealand and a powerful expression of culture.

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Mana Whenua Collaboration

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The holistic design process is a collaboration with mana whenua, allowing for cultural expression in the design of the stations.

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The Vision

1:56

Design Language

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There is an emerging, optimistic, creative language that can create an image of Auckland Tamaki Makaurau.

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Each station threshold is expressed through three core themes.

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Biophilic Design Design inspired by nature

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Raw Sophistication Celebrating materials in their raw form

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Pattern Language The unique material culture of Māori and the Pacific

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Karanga-ā-Hape Station

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Auckland is the largest Māori and Polynesian city in the world. These cultures along with many others are a key part of what makes the city unique.

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CRL station designs overview
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2019Jul 28
This video explains the design approach for the #crl #cityraillink stations. Each station is designed with a unique ‘personality’ – an identity developed from entrances through to platforms. The City Rail Links’ design partnership with Mana Whenua has resulted in the incorporation of many cultural references in the architectural expression narratives all the stations.

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City Rail Link

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