Longbush Ecosanctuary Welcome Shelter, Gisborne Building Development, New Zealand Architecture
Longbush Ecosanctuary Welcome Shelter in NZ
7 July 2020
Longbush Ecosanctuary Welcome Shelter
Architects: Pac Studio
Location: Gisborne, New Zealand

photo © Patrick Reynolds
The Longbush Ecosanctuary Welcome Shelter is an innovative environmental education space designed, constructed and operated by a group of passionate volunteers, with the support of local businesses and charitable organisations.

photo © Patrick Reynolds
Access to the Welcome Shelter is free of charge for all visitors and the project aims to promote active stewardship of our natural environment both in conservation areas and in our cities.

photo © Simon Devitt The project was generated and designed by the award winning designer Sarosh Mulla. Mr Mulla?s current doctoral research focuses on creating innovative forms of architecture for the New Zealand tourism industry, while continuing to promote the role of the architect as a leader within communities.

photo © Simon Devitt
Mulla has led a team of 88 volunteers in the construction of the space that provides facilities for visiting school groups, ecologists and tourists. The design of the structure draws on the framing techniques of the Picturesque, but applies these through contemporary forms, which promote active engagement with the environment. Rather than simply viewing the landscape, visitors are encouraged to take part in the environmental restora...