Girrawaa Creative Work Centre at Bathurst Jail
The Girrawaa Arts Centre at Bathurst Jail was opened in 1998. There was a consultation process undertaken with the Indigenous communities that these buildings were built for to reflect cultural needs. The building design is based on the shape of a goanna, decided upon in collaboration with inmates as it is the totem of the local Wiradjuri community.
Djakanimba Pavilions
Djakanimba Pavilions – conceived as adaptable, modular, cool, local, theatrical and fun, the Djakanimba Pavilions use fold-up and fold-down solutions for local people, travellers, training places, itinerant exhibits, and many other needs. The Djakanimba Pavilions support local indigenous enterprises that facilitate training, employment, remote art, performance and culture., Djakanimba Pavilions – conceived as adaptable, modular, cool, local, theatrical and fun, the Djakanimba Pavilions use fold-up and fold-down solutions for local people, travellers, training places, itinerant exhibits, and many other needs. The Djakanimba Pavilions support local Indigenous enterprises that facilitate training, employment, remote art, performance and culture.
East Pilbara Arts Centre
East Pilbara Arts Centre is a built project for the community of Newman. Completed in 2016, the site has become an important cultural facility featuring a new art gallery and community spaces. The designs of the building worked with Country, considering the environment and utilising found objects.
Eora Journey Harbour Walk Storytelling Report
The Eora Journey – Harbour Walk Storytelling Report is a draft for the City of Sydney. The written report provides the foundational storytelling framework and recommendations to guide the implementation of the Harbour Walk being developed by the city in collaboration with community members and project partners. The document was last updated September 2019.
For our Country – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander memorial
For our Country is a memorial at the Australian War Memorial that commenmorates the military service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Peoples. The built project was designed by Kudjala/Gangalu/Kuku Yalanji/Waka Waka/Gubbi Gubbi/Wangerriburra/Bandjalung man Daniel Boyd from North Queensland. The memorial manifests a deep connection to the land and reflects importance of protecting Country.
Garma Cultural Knowledge Centre
The Garma Cultural Knowledge Centre is a significant cultural centre. Completed in 2014, the built project operates as an adult learning centre, meeting place and a place to protect and showcase cultural artefacts. It is also the site where Yolgnu Elders practice and preserve culture through the Garma Festival. The permanent construction of the centre was intended to enable further activities at the site.
Gibbons Street Redfern
Gibbons Street is a Multi Residential built project that was completed in 2021. It is a mixed-use development of 160 social and affordable living units in a tower form with retail and commercial space. The design responds to Aboriginal historical and cultural context, featuring Aboriginal heritage items and materials that are significant in the streetscape of the area along with featured Aboriginal artists’ works.
Gosford Leagues Club Park
The Gosford Leagues Club Park is a nature-inspired regional play space for all ages. Designs include shady picnic areas, barbecue facilities, pedestrian paths and inclusive, nature-inspired play areas., The Gosford Leagues Club Park is a nature-inspired regional play space for all ages. Designs include shady picnic areas, barbecue facilities, pedestrian paths and inclusive, nature-inspired play areas. The project team worked closely with the Gosford community, Central Coast Council and Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council to realise the park.
Groote Archipelago Housing Project
Groote Archipelago Housing Project is the incorporation The Groote Housing Master Plan and the Groote Housing Guide into a built project. The strategy was to improve the poorly built and culturally inappropriate houses in Groote Eylandt with 100 new houses. The project’s goal was to build no more than 6–10 culturally and climatically appropriate houses per year and design them for long term and in such a way that local contractors can do the work. The Fulcrum Agency began work on this project 7 years ago and it is ongoing.
Guruwaal (Alumni Green), University of New South Wales
Guruwaal 2021 is a community led art installation in the Alumni Green of University of New South Wales. The artwork was designed and led by local Aboriginal Knowledge Holders and Custodians. The artwork draws upon the narratives, histories and language of the local Aboriginal community and is connected to the knowledges of place and the deep histories of Country that are embedded within the community.