Present Project
TH Research P R O J E C T (Rapanui - Pacific)
Mata Ki Te Rangi Foundation
Location / Sector Tahai, Hanga Roa, Easter Island, Chile
The Mata Ki Te Rangi Foundation has identified the need to generate a space that allows feedback between Pacific researchers on a permanent basis, allowing important progress in the scientific world regarding issues such as climate change and sustainable solutions to heritage problems. of Rapanui and Oceania in general.
Currently, this space does not exist on the island and it is believed necessary and indispensable to support in this way for the future of fragile and isolated environments such as the Pacific islands.
Thor Heyerdahl had a vision of the Pacific past that involved environmental and cultural themes, a very futuristic vision for his time; but today we are in tune and in time to address these challenges.
P L A C E
It is located in a significant context because it is located near the Tahai archaeological complex, with a view of its 3 ceremonial platforms on the coastal edge and the vestiges of the village that precedes them, including: houses (Hare), ovens or hearths (umu). , residential caves (ana, karava), canoe ramps, quarries (puku, papa), among other vestiges loaded with culture and ancestral history.
T E R R A I N
The land on which the project is being developed contains a house that will be remodeled and expanded.
The current construction occupies approximately 30% of the land, which allows for expansion and the construction of a business that allows financing or partially subsidizing the operation of the center.
EXISTING House
MAIN BUILDING
One of the most striking features of the existing house is that the main nave, which covers an area of 115 m2, was inspired by the houses of the Rapanui elite in archaeological times, the Hare paenga.
These houses simulated an upturned boat, as can be seen in the photograph.
The house is divided into two areas:
-The main nave, where the office work of the researchers would be concentrated.
-The manavai area, housing and social integration area. Accommodation for researchers or visitors.
Interior Nave Principal Casa Bote
C E R T I F I C A C I O N
SUPPORT THE PROJECT
If you are part of any institution or are a person who wants to take part as a donor and/or partner in this scientific work, you have the opportunity to do so here.
Without needing to belong to the scientific world, you can be part of our initiative and the Mata Ki te Rangi Foundation. You only need to be interested in contributing to research into the effects of climate change for the conservation and sustainability of the environment and heritage, for the first generations.
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