This symbolic gateway to the Eastern Institute of Technology campus effectively and sympathetically marries Maori culture and contemporary building techniques. The project expresses the concepts of entrance and procession with conviction, strength and elegance. The design of the main entrance demonstrates, in its layering of structure, or bones, and transparent cladding, or skin, a competence in detailing and a mastery of modern materiality. Elements such as flooring patterns, hanging lights and wall air vents have been carefully considered to ensure they enhance the architecture.