Our Whare Our Fale: Winning Hearts and Awards!

We’re thrilled to share that Our Whare Our Fale took home a NZIA Te Kāhui Whaihanga regional architecture award in the Multi Unit category.

A big congratulations to everyone involved in this project.

Special thanks to Te Kāhui Whaihanga, NZIA and the event sponsors Resene and APL

See all the winners of the 2026 NZIA Wellington Architecture Awards here

Client / Design Lead: ‍ ‍Central Pacific Collective
Builder: ‍ ‍South Coast Construction
Images:‍ ‍David Hensel Photography

NZIA Jury Citation

Our Whare Our Fale is a powerful example of community-led architecture shaped through genuine collaboration and cultural understanding. Guided by the Central Pacific Collective and design lead Elyjana Roach, the project is organised around the concept of vā — the relational space between people — creating strong connections between residents, community, and whenua. Individual homes and shared spaces are carefully balanced through memorable and cohesive architectural forms. Sustainability is supported through high-performance building systems and on-site solar generation, while the support of Ngāti Toa Rangatira strengthens the project’s deep sense of cultural grounding. Ambitious and carefully resolved, the project offers an inspiring alternative model for housing in Aotearoa.