Ngaro Waiata - Lost Music

The design concept to fulfil its objective, which is to bring people together. The main concept for its exterior is musical instruments. Ngaro Waiata viewed from the top will represent the harp. The reason for this is that the harp is an instrument with different individual strings, though each string creates a different sound, however together the sounds of a harp is known to be heavenly. The harp is also one of the earliest forms of string instruments known throughout Asia, Africa and Europe (Schechter, 1992). When a volcano erupts, it creates a lot of destruction, debris and ash. For a while, animals, human and plants most likely will suffer. However, volcano eruption is essential to the world, it is necessary for planetary evolution (Petersen). It enriched the soils and expose minerals to the environment. It gives a new life, after its destruction (Petersen). Much like the disputes over water in the River Nile, despite its destruction, in the end people gather together and thus cultures are exchanged and a new life begins.

Location

Saint Peter Parish Montserrat is situated in the west coast of Montserrat, the design site is right next to Palm Loop, Woodland, Montserrat. The place is known for its villas and properties owned by many business enterprises.