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This project, Moana Tulai, looks at how architecture can help Pacific Island communities who may be forced to move because of rising sea levels. As explained in , climate change is already threatening homes, cultures, and ways of life across the Pacific, with some communities expected to relocate in the future. The project explores how new housing can be designed to support these communities, especially when they move to places like Australia. It uses ideas from architect Jørn Utzon, who believed buildings should connect people, nature, and culture, to create spaces that feel meaningful and supportive rather than just functional.
At the same time, the project is strongly based on Pasifika cultural values. Traditional homes, known as fale, are designed around community, relationships, and shared living. A key idea called Tauhi Va focuses on maintaining strong social connections through space. Moana Tulai uses these ideas to design housing that supports both private living and shared community spaces, helping people feel a sense of belonging even after displacement. Overall, the project shows how architecture can go beyond shelter, helping communities stay connected to their culture while adapting to the challenges of climate change.
This project, Moana Tulai, looks at how architecture can help Pacific Island communities who may be forced to move because of rising sea levels. As explained in , climate change is already threatening homes, cultures, and ways of life across the Pacific, with some communities expected to relocate in the future. The project explores how new housing can be designed to support these communities, especially when they move to places like Australia. It uses ideas from architect Jørn Utzon, who believed buildings should connect people, nature, and culture, to create spaces that feel meaningful and supportive rather than just functional.
At the same time, the project is strongly based on Pasifika cultural values. Traditional homes, known as fale, are designed around community, relationships, and shared living. A key idea called Tauhi Va focuses on maintaining strong social connections through space. Moana Tulai uses these ideas to design housing that supports both private living and shared community spaces, helping people feel a sense of belonging even after displacement. Overall, the project shows how architecture can go beyond shelter, helping communities stay connected to their culture while adapting to the challenges of climate change.