{"id":19869,"date":"2025-12-02T06:51:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T06:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/diseno-grafico-destacado-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T22:14:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T22:14:21","slug":"featured-graphic-design-hiwa-recreation-centre-mjma-warren-mahoney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/en\/blog\/featured-graphic-design-hiwa-recreation-centre-mjma-warren-mahoney\/","title":{"rendered":"Featured Graphic Design of the Week: Hiwa Recreation Centre by MJMA Architecture &#038; Warren and Mahoney"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>A project where culture, architecture, and graphic design come together to transform spatial experience<\/h3>\n<p>Graphic design does more than communicate\u2014it can redefine how we experience a space. This week, we spotlight the <strong>Hiwa Recreation Centre<\/strong>, created for <strong>Waipapa Taumata Rau \u2013 University of Auckland<\/strong> by <strong>MJMA Architecture &amp; Design<\/strong> in collaboration with <strong>Warren and Mahoney<\/strong>. Winner of a <strong>D&amp;AD Wood Pencil 2025<\/strong> in the <em>Graphic Design<\/em> category, Hiwa stands as an outstanding example of how graphic design can engage with architecture, culture, and identity to create a space rich in meaning.<\/p>\n<p>For a <strong>communications agency specializing in graphic design, branding, and web design in Barcelona<\/strong> like ours, Hiwa is an inspiring case study: a project where the visual system goes beyond decoration or signage, acting instead as a cultural bridge, sensory guide, and symbolic driver within a university recreation building.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13910\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13911\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13912\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1278\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13913\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Hiwa: \u201cA world within a world\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>The core concept of the project is as powerful as it is poetic: <strong>Hiwa is a world within a world<\/strong>. It\u2019s a space where movement, ritual, and community intertwine to create an environment of holistic wellbeing\u2014physical, mental, and social.<\/p>\n<p>The centre\u2019s architecture\u2014transparent, dynamic, and open\u2014is complemented by a <strong>graphic and cultural strategy rooted in whakaaro M\u0101ori<\/strong>, where <strong>whakapapa<\/strong> (genealogy, origin) shapes how people orient themselves, move, and connect with the place.<\/p>\n<p>Far from being a mere decorative overlay, the graphic intervention gives the building a profound identity, anchoring the experience in ancestral values and narratives.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13914\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13915\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13916\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>A cultural identity that shapes the building<\/h3>\n<p>The project\u2019s central question was: <em>How can culture shape a contemporary recreational space?<\/em> To answer it, the team developed a <strong>cultural overlay<\/strong> that weaves in patterns, forms, and spatial logic inspired by <strong>M\u0101ori Mana Whenua<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This approach transforms the recreation centre into a living space, where identity is not simply layered <em>on top of<\/em> the architecture, but is embedded within its very structure.<\/p>\n<p>Key elements include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Graphic patterns inspired by traditional tukutuku<\/strong>, reimagined for pathways and programmatic zones.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interpretive graphics<\/strong> that explain the meaning behind each pattern, enhancing the project\u2019s cultural transparency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Poetic narratives<\/strong> accompanying each area, reinforcing the connection between body, movement, and land.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In this way, the space is not just traversed\u2014it is read, interpreted, and experienced culturally.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13918\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13919\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>A pattern-led wayfinding system, not traditional signage<\/h3>\n<p>One of the project\u2019s most notable achievements is the development of a <strong>pattern-driven wayfinding system<\/strong>. Unlike conventional signage, Hiwa guides users through <strong>visual logic, geometry, and contrast<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This system is structured around four M\u0101ori concepts that define the building\u2019s atmospheres and flows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ao Kapakapa<\/strong> \u2014 pulse, energy, activity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ao Korikori<\/strong> \u2014 movement, resilience, circulation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuku Whenua<\/strong> \u2014 connection to the land, rootedness, belonging.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ao Riporipo<\/strong> \u2014 sensory awareness, calm, perception.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These themes create an emotional map of the space: active and passive zones, rhythms, thresholds, accessible routes, and symbolic boundaries. Graphic design here becomes <strong>large-scale information architecture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13920\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13921\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1278\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Contemporary fabrication that honors ancestral materials<\/h3>\n<p>Hiwa also stands out for its seamless integration of tradition and technology. The use of <strong>CNC routing<\/strong> enables the precise reproduction and scaling of cultural patterns, ensuring visual consistency throughout the centre.<\/p>\n<p>Materiality adds both emotional and ecological depth to the project:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>reception desk<\/strong> is crafted from <strong>swamp kauri<\/strong>, an ancient wood of great symbolic value.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>handrail cuffs<\/strong> are carved from <strong>p\u014dhutukawa<\/strong> that originally grew on site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These are not mere aesthetic details\u2014they serve as <strong>physical reminders of the site\u2019s history<\/strong>, connecting users with a story that spans generations.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13922\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13923\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Whakairo: tactile and spiritual design<\/h3>\n<p>A particularly meaningful aspect of the project is the <strong>whakairo<\/strong> (M\u0101ori sculptural carving). Hand-carved pieces feature <strong>tactile markings<\/strong> on the handrail, designed to \u201cslow the hand\u201d and make users mindful of their spatial transition.<\/p>\n<p>The symbolism runs deep: these pieces connect <strong>Hiwa-i-te-rangi<\/strong> (the star of aspiration and future wishes) with <strong>P\u014dhutukawa<\/strong> (the tree of remembrance for loved ones who have passed). Crossing the space becomes, metaphorically, <strong>a journey between aspiration and memory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>From a graphic design perspective, this gesture shows that identity is not only visual\u2014it can be haptic, spatial, and emotional.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13917\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13924\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1179\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Educational graphics that build community<\/h3>\n<p>The project avoids reducing culture to mere ornament. Instead, graphics are used to convey knowledge, context, and narrative. Every pattern tells a story; every wayfinding element explains a tradition, a concept, a rhythm.<\/p>\n<p>This approach strengthens cultural inclusion on campus, positioning Hiwa as a <strong>symbol of welcome and openness<\/strong> for students and visitors alike.<\/p>\n<h3>Hiwa as an international benchmark for graphic design and architecture<\/h3>\n<p>From the perspective of our <strong>graphic design and branding studio in Barcelona<\/strong>, Hiwa offers essential lessons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Graphic design can be a <strong>natural extension of architecture<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Cultural identities can be integrated with <strong>rigor, respect, and contemporary relevance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Wayfinding can become an <strong>emotional experience<\/strong>, not just a functional one.<\/li>\n<li>Design can contribute to <strong>social wellbeing<\/strong>, not just environmental aesthetics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hiwa demonstrates how a recreation centre can function as a <strong>cultural ecosystem<\/strong>, where every visual element carries meaning.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13925\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Awards and recognition<\/h3>\n<p>The project has received international acclaim for its conceptual and visual innovation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>D&amp;AD Awards 2025 \u2013 Wood Pencil<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Category:<\/strong> Graphic Design<\/li>\n<li><strong>Countries:<\/strong> Canada &amp; New Zealand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13926\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Project credits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Entrant Company:<\/strong> MJMA Architecture &amp; Design<\/li>\n<li><strong>Haumi<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Warren and Mahoney Architects<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Client:<\/strong> University of Auckland (Waipapa Taumata Rau)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13927\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/diseno-grafico-destacado-de-la-semana-hiwa-recreation-centre-by-mjma-architecture-warren-and-mahoney-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"615\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion: a model of exemplary contemporary graphic design<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hiwa Recreation Centre<\/strong> is a project that transcends its role as a sports facility. Through a deeply cultural graphic strategy, a pattern-based wayfinding system, and a contemporary interpretation of whakairo, the project achieves what few spatial identities do: <strong>turning every movement into a symbolic act<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For those of us working in <strong>graphic design, visual communication, and web design in Barcelona<\/strong>, Hiwa is a reminder that the future of design is not about imposing an aesthetic, but about <strong>creating experiences that honor memory, culture, and place<\/strong>. An identity that is not only seen, but also felt and experienced.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Hiwa is a brilliant demonstration of graphic design\u2019s power to create worlds within worlds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A project where culture, architecture, and graphic design come together to transform spatial experience Graphic design does more than communicate\u2014it can redefine how we experience a space. 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