10 | T T to page 12 Auckland Council / CMP Construction : Avondale Library - Te Hono T T Kim Newth Connection the focus of new civic hub REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT More than a decade in the making, Te Hono is poised to transform Avondale’s civic centre with the new library, community hub, playground, and upgraded town square now only months away from completion. The new facilities are expected to open in mid-2027. Funded by Auckland Council, this significant project is delivering two new buildings, together providing 2,600sqm of floor space, that connect with and flow into Avondale’s revamped town square. The northern building houses a library and community centre over three levels (reserve, street and mezzanine), while the southern building provides a single-storey shared community space. Linking the two buildings and the square is an architectural staircase called Te Ara Whakahono, or the pathway of connection. Connecting place, people and purpose with the local and wider cultural landscape, Te Hono has been designed and developed to create a vibrant heart for Avondale. The project is being led by the Auckland Urban Development Office on behalf of Auckland Council, in partnership with mana whenua. Te Hono means ‘the connection’ and this defines its fundamental purpose. The name was gifted by mana whenua and carries the whakataukī: He hono tangata e kore e motu; ka pā he taura waka e motu (a human bond cannot be severed, unlike the rope of a canoe). “This idea of connection runs through the building, the outdoor areas and mahi toi in the project,” says Richard Davison, priority location director, Auckland Urban Development Office, whose team has worked closely with mana whenua to achieve a quality outcome that reflects their values and identity in this place. “Te Hono will host a wide range of community activities, including hui, overnight stays with access to a commercial kitchen and and dismantling for commercial and residential clients across Auckland. With over 10 years experience in sca olding, Senior o er one of Auckland’s leading specialist sca old services. Great design, fast and e icient construction and dismantling with full site support and an impeccable safety record, everything we do is aimed at providing the exceptional to our customers. Proudly Supporting AUCKLAND COUNCIL / CMP CONSTRUCTION 09 - 947 6132 seniorscaffold.co.nz SERVICES INCLUDE Pipework from 20mm to 500mm in PE, DI, UPVC New Reticulation, Network Extensions and Diversions Installations of PRV’s, Meters, Backflows and Associated Pits and Cages. Traffic Management and Full Reinstatement. Testing and Sterilisation. Established for 25 years, we specialise in Water main and Fire main construction in the greater Auckland Area. Ph: 09 573 0566 • P.O. Box 251176, Pakuranga, Auckland 2140 • citycontractors.co.nz Proud to have completed another great project with CMP. showers, wānanga as well as bookable and programmable spaces for community use.” Athfield Architects has responded to the cultural narrative with a thoughtfully-integrated design that positions Te Hono as a place for learning, creativity and meaningful social interaction for people of all ages, abilities and interests. As Richard observes, it also provides a place that expresses cultural identity and a sense of place, connected to the wider whenua of Te Wao Nui a Tiriwa (the Waitākere Ranges) and Wai Te Whau (the Whau River). Proudly supporting Auckland Council / CMP Construction 022 548 8088 admin@cblmasonry.co.nz
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