What is cultural safety and how do we design for it?

An article written by Dr Danièle Hromek exploring cultural safety in the built environment. The article explores the concept from a First Nations perspective and why it is imperative that designers understand cultural safety and consider it from project conception onwards.

Six ways to Indigenize practice

The article is a summary of six articles from Architecture Australia’s Indigenizing Practice series, which details the myriad ways incorporating Indigenous knowledge can enrich the built environment.

Practising Ngara in urban Country

A written article on Melbourne’s Docklands, on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country. The article explores the possibilities of engaging with Country as a living entity in the built-up heart of the city. There is focus on Indigenous principles when immersing on Country including listening to Country and keeping Country healthy.

Deadly Djurumin Yarns

Deadly Djurumin Yarns is a yarn series moderated by Sarah Lynn Rees and Danièle Hromek. The series brings together built environment voices and projects from across Australia, centred around First Nations women’s experiences., Deadly Djurumin Yarns is a yarn series moderated by Sarah Lynn Rees and Danièle Hromek. The series brings together built environment voices and projects from across Australia, centred around First Nations women’s experiences. The Yarns elevate First Nations voices, promote cultural understanding and inspire a more inclusive and sustainable built environment.

Are yarning circles the new decal?

With requests for yarning circles becoming increasingly commonplace in design briefs, Carroll Go-Sam suggests how this element might be more meaningfully and creatively incorporated.