Djinjama, in collaboration with COLA, designed five architectural nodes for ngurrak barring, located at five sites throughout the Dandenong Ranges. ngurrak barring consists of five themed walks each uniquely designed, highlighting the cultural histories and creative stories according to theme. The nodes are ‘mini museums’ in the landscape, destinations and pause points which are large enough to accommodate a number of people and encourage contemplation. They are permanent structures that provide rest and shelter, a platform for educational groups to study or community groups to meet. The aim of each node is to respond to the layers of Wurundjeri Country as shared by key Knowledge Holders and to support learning through storytelling, heritage interpretation and innovative design.
Country Node, ngurrak barring Launch. Photo by Cathy Ronalds.
Country Node. Photo by Cathy Ronalds.
Country Node. Photo by Cathy Ronalds.
Country Node, ngurrak barring Project Launch. Photo by Cathy Ronalds.
Community Node. Photo by Djinjama.
Community Node. Photo by Djinjama.
Community Node. Photo by Djinjama.
Djinjama honours our connections to Country, community, culture and kin through our work. Djinjama’s projects actively interact with lands, waters and air, and as such we actively protect the rights of Country to be healthy in our work. We respect Traditional Custodians who have long cared for Country and aim to elevate First Voices in all our work. We are grateful to Elders and Knowledge Holders for their continued sharing of wisdom, story, language, and knowledge.
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