First Nations People
Ideas
Connecting with Country – Kerrie Shepherd shares simple steps to make a start
Kerrie Shepherd is a Kamilaroi woman and Principal of Connecting with Country at Aboriginal-owned urban design company Yerrabingin, drawing on extensive lived experience with First Nations communities.
Project
CK Architecture design for connection
Aunty Agnes Shea High School acknowledges historical connections to Country while providing a framework for future generations to engage with First Nations knowledge and traditions.
Events
Kaunitz Yeung Architecture comment: Architecture and The Voice
On the eve of The Voice referendum, David Kaunitz comments on the power of listening and collaboration in Indigenous communities.
Project
Designing on Country: Trent Jansen on practice and collaboration
Design that speaks many languages is to be treasured and enjoyed. Trent Jansen tells a story of design collaborations and connections through his work on Country with friends and artists who bring the perspective of First Nations people to the fore.
Events
Cooee Art to Art Leven: Australia’s oldest Indigenous gallery relaunches with country x Country
Australia’s longest-running Indigenous gallery, is rebranding as Art Leven under the continued directorship of Mirri Leven to broaden focus while continuing to support First Nations art.
Articles
Communication, collaboration, and respect
Whilst unauthorised and inappropriate use of Indigenous designs and cultural appropriation are real and on-going problems, this white paper explains how reputable manufacturers, such as Designer Rugs, are addressing them.
Ideas
Hassell comment: How inclusive, universal design improves wellbeing in healthcare facilities
How do we design healthcare facilities where everyone feels included? The answer is to give people a choice.
Events
Steelcase’s Reconciliation Action Plan focuses on a shared future
Steelcase recently hosted an inviting and vibrant celebration to launch its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan engaging with First Nations people across the greater Sydney region and beyond.
Events
Breville uses products as canvas for Indigenous Australian storytelling
Launching last week in Sydney, Aboriginal designer and curator Alison Page and Breville announced an extraordinary partnership with First Nations People and the National Museum of Australia.
People
A cultural curator of our time: Susan Moylan-Coombs
Woolwonga and Gurindji woman Susan Moylan-Coombs is a cultural curator, bringing to her work and life the value of culture as a voice for Indigenous people.
People
ARM’s Mark Raggatt on how design can deepen our experience of a city
From high school theatre buff to accomplished architect, Mark Raggatt reveals what drew him to his career, and outlines what his practice hopes to achieve as it expands into NSW.