“Spatial justice requires questioning about which filters, worldviews and perspectives are being considered in the design of a space – or indeed the deconstruction or dismantling of a space. If it does not include the perspectives of those who belong to the land, it is unjust,” writes Danièle Hromek.
June 2024
As Country-centred design becomes a part of architectural vocabulary in Australia, we at Djinjama have noticed colleagues and clients grappling to integrate Indigenous community advice respectfully and holistically, while also considering the actual implications in built outcomes and form. Our sense is that the system itself is the obstacle.
July 2023
If we come to Country and culture with the right intentions and actions, there’s a place for all of us to belong.
July 2023
… And don’t only start with Country. Keep returning to it. Pass everything through a filter of caring for the health and wellbeing of Country.
July 2023
This question is on the minds of many non-Indigenous architects wanting to learn how to design with Country. Budawang/Yuin woman and spatial designer Danièle Hromek has gathered together a group of individuals to answer it, using 14 interconnected principles.
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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