June 10, 2022
Jasmax calls on Jahnke Maori design sense
Jasmax has appointed artist Robert Jahnke as te ao Māori advisor to its board.
Chief executive Sjoerd Post says it reflects the architecture and design firm’s commitment to align with Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the foundation for authentic, meaningful design outcomes.
Jahnke is professor of Māori visual arts at Massey University and is considered one of Aotearoa’s leading Māori artists.
He designed the stained-glass windows for the contemporary marae, Rongomaraeroa, in Te Papa Tongarewa, one of Jasmax’s seminal projects.
Jahnke will also provide mentorship to Waka Māia, a team of Māori designers who facilitate engagement with mana whenua on projects.
Waka Māia has been involved in work on the New Zealand Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai, and the reference designs for Auckland’s City Rail Link stations.