Concrete a deliberate choice for Wai Ariki – Rotorua’s world-class luxury spa facility

Written by

Firth

21 September 2023

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6 min read

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After more than five years of development, this cultural wellness destination built on the beautiful shores of Lake Rotorua opened to visitors this year with concrete winning the race for a large proportion of materials used in the project due to its versatility, strength and beauty.
Wai Ariki has been built to take in the stunning views of Lake Rotorua
Wai Ariki mean 'Chiefly water'and is the story of Ngāti Whakaue's ancestor, Ngātoroirangi's journey which is woven into the spa's experience and narrative.
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At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.