Matangireia Yates-Francis

Information Matangireia Yates-Francis is an award-winning architect and environmental advocate with a passion for sustainable architecture. A recipient of the NZIA Student Design Award in 2022, Matangireia is dedicated to creating spaces that honour both people and the environment. His work focuses on innovative, culturally informed design, and he actively engages with communities to promote positive change. Explore his projects and insights through his work and media appearances.

Revitalising Sustainable Knowledge for Future Generations

Explore the first episode of Tūhonotia Ngā Rourou Kia Toitū Te Taiao, where Matangireia Yates-Francis shares insights on sustainable architecture, water-sensitive design, and Papakāinga living for the well-being of our environment and whānau.

Architecture Firm

Imbued in mātauranga Māori, ŌRUA aims to create innovative outcomes and progressive change to inspire and foster Māori excellence

Winner – Student Design Awards

Matangireia Yates-Francis from Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau, Huri Te Ao Hoahoanga, Auckland University of Technology, School of Future Environments is the winner of the 2022 Student Design Awards for his project 'TŪHONONGA: Co-occupying with Earth and Sky'.

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A Vision for Sustainable, Culturally Rich Communities

Explore this insightful video as Matangireia Yates-Francis shares his innovative approach to re-imagining papakāinga, blending sustainable design with cultural heritage to create thriving, community-centered spaces.

Revitalising Sustainable Knowledge for Future Generations

Explore the first episode of Tūhonotia Ngā Rourou Kia Toitū Te Taiao, where Matangireia Yates-Francis shares insights on sustainable architecture, water-sensitive design, and Papakāinga living for the well-being of our environment and whānau.

Architecture Firm

Imbued in mātauranga Māori, ŌRUA aims to create innovative outcomes and progressive change to inspire and foster Māori excellence

Winner – Student Design Awards

Matangireia Yates-Francis from Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau, Huri Te Ao Hoahoanga, Auckland University of Technology, School of Future Environments is the winner of the 2022 Student Design Awards for his project 'TŪHONONGA: Co-occupying with Earth and Sky'.

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A Vision for Sustainable, Culturally Rich Communities

Explore this insightful video as Matangireia Yates-Francis shares his innovative approach to re-imagining papakāinga, blending sustainable design with cultural heritage to create thriving, community-centered spaces.

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