Explore the transformative role of exhibition design in connecting people to the past, present, and future. Focusing on Ngā hau a Tāwhiriangi at MOTAT’s Aviation Hall, this session reveals how architecture and visitor experience converge through deep collaboration. Discover how the integration of architects, artists, and fabricators reenergised the space, imbuing it with wairua and a deepened cultural kōrero. Learn how narrative-driven design development can breathe new life into heritage sites, creating immersive environments that go beyond mere display to foster a profound sense of identity and place.