Premium architectural design
- Fully customised modular configurations
- Premium cladding systems
- Large glazing systems and architectural joinery
- Extensive decking and outdoor entertainment areas
- Covered outdoor living integration
03 / Established Tier · Tree
Te Whare Rākau.
Premium Intergenerational Living · Approximately 100–120+ m² · Three-bedroom and three-bedroom-plus configurations · Multi-module design capability
A mature, established living environment designed to support whānau over generations: executive accommodation and premium tourism opportunities.
Whakapapa of the name
Rākau — what it symbolises
Rākau translates to tree or forest growth. Within the Te Pūtake Living housing concepts, Rākau symbolises:
- Strength
- Growth
- Shelter
- Permanence
- Intergenerational connection
- Deep roots to whenua
Design overview
Tree · premium intergenerational living
Rākau reflects a mature and established living environment designed to support whānau over generations. Growing from Tipu, the Rākau typology represents the premium Te Pūtake Living finishing elements offering — a larger, highly customised modular system supporting intergenerational living, executive accommodation, and premium tourism opportunities.
Indicative size
- Approximately 100–120+ m²
- Three-bedroom and three-bedroom-plus configurations
- Multi-module design capability
Finishing elements
Premium package inclusions
Interior premium features
- Designer kitchens
- Walk-in wardrobes
- Premium tiled bathrooms
- Luxury appliance packages
- Integrated sound systems & premium lighting design
- Optional fireplace integration
Advanced sustainability
- Full solar integration
- Advanced battery storage systems
- Wai design smart water recycling system
- Integrated water storage solutions
- Advanced climate efficiency systems
Smart living technology
- Full smart home ecosystem
- Remote access and automation
- Integrated entertainment systems
- Smart energy management
- Security gates and access systems
- Smart exterior lighting and monitoring
Best suited for
- Intergenerational whānau precinct
- Premium papakāinga developments
- Executive modular homes
- Coastal retreats
- Luxury tourism accommodation
- Whānau returning to their home country or region from overseas
Beyond the whare
Optional auxiliary buildings
Te Pūtake Living also provides auxiliary building systems to support modern papakāinga and lifestyle living.
- Shared mechanical workshops
- Boat and dive gear storage
- Mahinga kai (traditional food) preparation facilities
- Vehicle and caravan storage
- Shared meeting areas
- Airbnb furnishing storage facilities
- Light industrial flex buildings
The full pathway
Integrated Te Pūtake Living approach
The Te Pūtake Living modular system is more than housing. It is designed as a complete living pathway integrating:
- Modular housing
- Smart technology & sustainability systems
- Financial packages, banking, funding
- Papakāinga planning (Māori Land Court, whānau trusts, etc.)
- Property management
- Tourism opportunities
- Intergenerational land activation
- Flexible ownership pathways
The kaupapa is to support whānau to return to their whenua, build enduring homes, and create long-term economic and social resilience through modern modular living — utilising TEPLOS, the Te Pūtake Living Operating Platform.
— Ko te tīmatanga · Where to begin
Root for generations.
Enquire about Te Whare Rākau and our team will guide you through the next steps.