Nourishing Terrains – Australian Aboriginal Views of Landscape and Wilderness

The Nourishing Terrains book explores Aboriginal views of the landscape and their continuing relationship with the land along with their comprehensive knowledge of its resources and needs. The book provides an overview of Indigenous perspectives, and captures the spiritual and emotional significance of the land to Aboriginal people. The aim of this is to foster a greater understanding amongst non-Indigenous Australians of the significance of Aboriginal connections with country and in turn show that understanding is essential to develop better relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
, Nourishing Terrains explores Aboriginal views of the landscape and their continuing relationship with the land along with their comprehensive knowledge of its resources and needs. The book provides an overview of Indigenous perspectives, and captures the spiritual and emotional significance of the land to Aboriginal people. The aim of this is to foster a greater understanding amongst non-Indigenous Australians of the significance of Aboriginal connections with country and in turn show that understanding is essential to develop better relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
, Nourishing Terrains explores Aboriginal views of the landscape and their continuing relationship with the land along with their comprehensive knowledge of its resources and needs. The book provides an overview of Indigenous perspectives, and captures the spiritual and emotional significance of the land to Aboriginal people. The aim of this is to foster a greater understanding amongst non-Indigenous Australians of the significance of Aboriginal connections with country and in turn show that understanding is essential to develop better relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
, Nourishing Terrains explores Aboriginal views of the landscape and their continuing relationship with the land along with their comprehensive knowledge of its resources and needs. The book provides an overview of Indigenous perspectives, and captures the spiritual and emotional significance of the land to Aboriginal people. The aim of this is to foster a greater understanding amongst non-Indigenous Australians of the significance of Aboriginal connections with country and in turn show that understanding is essential to develop better relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

Synapse SAIF (Supported Accommodation Innovation Fund)

The built project, Synapse Warner Street is a part of the Supported Accommodation Innovation Fund. The facility is supported accommodation for people with acquired brain injury. Methodology of designs for the site focused on idea of reconnecting to Country through stimulation of colours textures and smells.

Shaping Country

A written research report about cultural engagement in Australia’s built environment. The report focuses on adapting the way processes are used to design built environments to include community, culture and Country.

Narrative, Self and Engagement: An Immersive T(r)opical Experience

This paper is written to be a reference tool for educators who wish to expand their design studio learning environments. The paper discusses the complexities of acknowledging and understanding the interface of cultures that exist within our society. It outlines a workshop methodology that embeds cultural differences and acceptance into design studio thinking.

Interculturality, identity, and self-determination in an Aboriginal cultural centre

The paper explores the relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, their nature and perceptions while suggesting that questions of relation and questions of identity cannot be separated from one another. Utilising a case study of Dharug organisation: Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural and Education Centre, the author suggests that outcomes of projects of self-determination depend on the nature of intercultural exchange further in addition to economic and social wellbeing, cultural spaces and self-governance. , The paper Interculturality, identity, and self-determination in an Aboriginal cultural centre explores the relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, their nature and perceptions while suggesting that questions of relation and questions of identity cannot be separated from one another. Utilising a case study of Dharug organisation: Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural and Education Centre, author Lainie Schultz suggests that outcomes of projects of self-determination depend on the nature of intercultural exchange further in addition to economic and social wellbeing, cultural spaces and self-governance.

In Absence Pavilion

In Absence Pavilion is a built project that invites audiences to understand the fallacy and ongoing legacy of the premise of Terra Nullius. The project sets out to combine contemporary architectural strategies and the semiotic potential of architecture, art and landscape to reveal resonant stories. Completed in 2019, it uses the context of the site and materials to celebrate Indigenous knowledge, heritage, culture and connection to Country.

Yuwaya Ngarra-li

Yuwaya Ngarra-li (“vision”) is a community-led, long-term partnership between the Dharriwaa Elders Group (DEG) and UNSW. The aim of this partnership is to improve the wellbeing, built and physical environments, and life pathways of the Aboriginal community of Walgett, NSW.

Gunaikurnai Whole-of-Country Plan

This Whole-of-Country Plan is a written document developed by Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation, with the assistance of Native Title Services Victoria. The Whole of Country Plan document aims to bring together and add to the discussions that Gunaikurnai people have had during their fight for Native Title, and paint a picture of how they are now going to move forward. The document features culture, Country, a strategic framework, plan implementation and measuring progress.

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.

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.