Taniwha Collective

Taniwha Collective Taniwha Collective is a celebration of heritage, ancestry, and identity. Grounded in connection, connection to Home, to Culture, and to Ancestors and Self.

Offering modern Māori inspired designs that honour the past while standing strong in the present.

Not just a façade, a cultural statement in form and structure.Taniwha Collective.. The Legacy Continues.
06/05/2026

Not just a façade, a cultural statement in form and structure.

Taniwha Collective.. The Legacy Continues.

It’s time for a formal update on my direction and the work we are leading at Taniwha Collective.​I have pivoted away fro...
11/04/2026

It’s time for a formal update on my direction and the work we are leading at Taniwha Collective.

​I have pivoted away from the traditional art world to focus entirely on Architectural Infrastructure and Strategic Design. While my background provided the foundation, my current position is as a Design Director engineering high-spec architectural surfaces for large-scale civic and commercial environments.

​What we do now:
We provide a technical bridge between cultural heritage and modern manufacturing. At Taniwha Collective, we don’t just "Create" we Engineer.

​Large-Scale Infrastructure:
Directing the visual and cultural legacy of 12-meter+ architectural panels, feature walls, and textile surfaces.

​Technical Precision:
Every design is generated as a native vector and a 300 DPI museum-grade asset at the point of creation, ensuring seamless integration with CNC, UV printing, and laser cutting.

​The Economics of Scarcity:
We operate on a strict 1-of-1 original model. Every commission is a bespoke architectural asset, ensuring total exclusivity for our clients.

​My focus is on Quiet Luxury—where the weight of the work comes from the integrity of the design and the precision of the ex*****on. We are building the visual anchors for the next generation of high-end infrastructure.

​If you are a developer, architect, or civic partner looking for 1-of-1 cultural design systems ready for large-format manufacturing, let’s talk.

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Evolution in design is about moving from vision to technical reality.​I’m sharing a look behind the curtain at Taniwha C...
11/04/2026

Evolution in design is about moving from vision to technical reality.

​I’m sharing a look behind the curtain at Taniwha Collective. As some of you know, my focus has shifted entirely into Strategic Design and Architectural Infrastructure.

I am no longer operating within the traditional art world, instead, I am leading a studio dedicated to engineering high-end architectural surfaces.

​What does that look like in practice?

Swipe through to see the lifecycle of a commission:

​The Technical Sketch: Where the cultural narrative and geometry are locked in as scalable vector assets.

The Visual Engineering: Developing the motif at a native 300 DPI with "Museum-Grade" precision.

The Architectural Environment: The final 1-of-1 installation—engineered for large-scale civic and commercial spaces.

​At Taniwha Collective, we don’t just "create"—we provide the technical blueprints and high-spec visualizations for the next generation of luxury infrastructure. We specialize in 1-of-1 original works, ensuring every project is an exclusive architectural asset.

​Whether it’s a 12-meter feature wall, bespoke ceiling panels, or textile wallpaper, we bridge the gap between cultural heritage and modern manufacturing.

​Based in Tauranga Moana, Serving Civic & Private Commissions

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The blueprint is just as important as the finish.​A major part of my pivot with Taniwha Collective has been refining our...
11/04/2026

The blueprint is just as important as the finish.

​A major part of my pivot with Taniwha Collective has been refining our technical delivery. We now generate every architectural motif as a native vector and technical sketch at the point of creation.

​What does this mean for our clients? It means zero friction between design and manufacturing. Whether we are UV printing on textile or CNC carving into obsidian-style stone, our files are engineered for precision at any scale.

​300 DPI. Scalable Vector. Museum-grade ex*****on.

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“Small creature, big story — make your walls come alive.”
09/03/2026

“Small creature, big story — make your walls come alive.”

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