This new exhibition at the National Library in Wellington houses New Zealand’s three most important constitutional documents: 1835 He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni (Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand), 1840 Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) and 1893 Women’s Suffrage Petition (Te Petihana Whakamana Pōti Wahine).

▼室内概览，overview of indoor space ©Andy Spain

展览于2017年5月正式开放，旨在让所有新西兰人更便捷地接触这些文件，确保它们能为后代得以保存，并进一步推动社会对这些文件在宪政与文化层面上的重要性进行广泛传播与理解。

Opened in May 2017, the exhibition aims to improve access to the documents for all New Zealanders, ensure they are preserved for future generations and improve opportunities for sharing information about the documents’ constitutional and cultural significance.

▼入口，entrance ©Andy Spain

▼入口，entrance ©Andy Spain

展览设有文献保存室，配备现代文物保护技术，用于保存这些具有历史意义的文件；同时设有解说展示空间，包含互动装置与学习区域，方便公众深入了解。

The exhibition includes a document room with modern conservation technology to preserve the iconic documents as well as an interpretive space, which incorporates interactive features and learning areas.

▼配备现代文物保护技术，with modern conservation technology to preserve ©Andy Spain

▼方便公众深入了解的展览设计，for public to understand and learn the history ©Andy Spain

Studio Pacific与一支跨领域创意团队合作完成此项目，包括文化顾问Cliff Whiting、展览设计公司Story Inc、互动设计公司Click Suite、结构工程顾问Dunning Thornton，以及机电服务工程顾问eCubed。

Studio Pacific worked on this project with an extended creative team including cultural consultant Cliff Whiting, exhibition designers Story Inc, interactive designers Click Suite, structural engineers Dunning Thornton and services engineers eCubed.

▼灯光设计，lighting design ©Andy Spain

He Tohu 展览空间还融入了多项可持续设计元素，体现出对环境的重视及对文化价值的承诺。
环保设计亮点包括：
本地采购的可持续材料：用于展览空间的建造与内部设计，既减少了运输过程中的碳排放，又支持了本地经济发展。
最大限度利用自然光：降低对人工照明的依赖，减少能源消耗。
自然通风与被动降温系统：通过建筑设计实现室内舒适度控制，减少对机械加热或制冷系统的依赖。
融入毛利文化元素：通过建筑语言讲述与毛利文化遗产相关的故事，实现环境可持续性与文化传承的双重可持续目标。
高效节能设备与照明系统：展厅各处均使用节能灯具与设备，有效控制运营期间的能源使用。

Sustainable features include:
He Tohu exhibition room incorporates several sustainable design features that reflect both environmental consciousness and a commitment to cultural values.
Locally sourced, sustainable materials were used in the construction and interior design. This helps reduce the carbon footprint associated with transportation and supports the local economy.
The design maximises the use of natural light, reducing the reliance on artificial lighting and minimising energy consumption.
The exhibition room takes advantage of natural ventilation and passive cooling techniques, minimising the need for mechanical heating or cooling systems.
The design incorporates elements that are deeply tied to Māori cultural heritage, promoting sustainability not only environmentally but also in terms of cultural preservation and storytelling.
Energy-efficient lighting and equipment are used throughout the exhibition room, ensuring that operational energy consumption is kept to a minimum.

▼灯光设计，lighting design ©Andy Spain

▼木饰板细部，wooden panel detail ©Andy Spain