Djinjama

It is great to see our work being shared across the media (even if Committee for Sydney forgot to include Djinjama and landscape architects Taylor Cullity Lethlean in their list of contributors 😶). Djinjama is the Aboriginal Designer and Cultural Lead for the project. Many of the architectural outcomes you can see in these renders originate from guidance by Sydney Metro's Connecting with Country Working Group to ensure this pilot project for the Government Architect NSW's Connecting with Country Framework is Country centred. Djinjama's role has included authoring the Designing with Country Guides across the whole line, as well as providing design advice, cultural guidance and design outcomes for the winning team. We look forward to continuing our work on the project as it progresses to ensure designs are Country and culturally responsive.

We're working with the NSW Government and Landcom to home our essential workers and keep our city running. Master planned by DKO, The Joinery Annandale transforms the former Westconnex dive site into a connected, mixed-use precinct in Sydney’s Inner West, delivering new homes, retail, and generous public domain. This is a part of a bold NSW Government initiative turning surplus land into new homes. One of three towers, Bignell Place will be dedicated to housing for essential workers with 220 dwellings. The development is designed to enhance connectivity, activate the ground plane and embed green, social spaces at its core, bringing density with intent. 📍Gadigal Country Client: NSW Government, Landcom Country Centred Design Framework: Djinjama Landscape: Place Design Group Planning: Colliers

🌿 Celebrating the delivery of the ngurrak barring Community Node for Yarra Ranges Council ngurrak barring is a 39km arts and culture trail through goranwarrabil (the Dandenong Ranges), connecting communities through stories of Country, culture and creativity. Nestled among the tree ferns at Sassafras Village Green, the Community Node’s theme of connection and nurturing is beautifully realised through the work of Djinjama and COLA Studio. Huge congrats to Anna Nguyen, Sarah R. and the wider ngurrak barring team for their excellent coordination and collaboration. As landscape architect, I supported the delivery of the soft landscape elements—working through plant availability challenges and sourcing suitable substitute species to maintain the design intent, resilience and long‑term success of the site. Proud to have played a part in this meaningful community project. 💚 Find out more about ngurrak barring (or mountain trails in Woi-wurrung language) here https://lnkd.in/ernYf7vp #LandscapeArchitecture #PublicRealm #CommunityDesign #LocalGovernment #PlaceBasedDesign #DesignCollaboration #NgurrakBarring #YarraRanges

The First Nations Advisory Committee and Cultural Reference Panel (FNAC) has collectively authored some resources to support architects as they engage with First Nations peoples and Country in their projects. Authored via deep yarns with FNAC members and other First Nations built environment professionals, the Cultural Safety Policy provides critical guidance to the Australian Institute of Architects’ employees, members and the broader industry regarding cultural safety and working in a culturally safe manner with First Nations Peoples. Check out the overview of the four principles of cultural safety. Download the full policy through the link https://aus.archi/1fmd

The First Nations Advisory Committee and Cultural Reference Panel (FNAC) has collectively authored some resources to support architects as they engage with First Nations peoples and Country in their projects. Terms, Concepts and Shared Understandings is a resource that explores critical definitions specific to architecture and design. It provides ways of understanding that are important to use appropriately when working with First Nations Peoples and built environment projects. View the images for definitions of key concepts including Designing with Country and Culturally Responsive practice. Download the full resource via the link https://aus.archi/1fmd

Designing a new city from the ground up is a rare opportunity to redefine how we live. For Bradfield City’s First Land Release - Australia’s first new city in a century - we’re doing exactly that. Together with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), and alongside our cultural design partners Djinjama and COLA Studio, Hassell’s master plan and concept design for Superlot 1 marks a transformative step towards creating a sustainable, inclusive and future-focused mixed-use community. Now unveiled by the Bradfield Development Authority, the precinct will be delivered by the NSW Government and Plenary Group. As the gateway to Bradfield City, it will feature over 1,400 homes integrated with commercial, retail and community spaces, all moments from the Metro and Central Park. At its heart, the ‘Green Loop’. Inspired by deep First Nations engagement, this urban artery weaves together the natural and built environments, honouring the heritage of the land while looking firmly toward the future. Bradfield City’s First Land Release signals a confident new model of city-making – celebrating Country, community, and innovation as Western Sydney’s bold new urban centre emerges. 📍Superlot 1 Bradfield City, Western Sydney Dharug Country Australia 🔗 Learn more about the concept design and master plan here: https://lnkd.in/gGHC4xW3 #UrbanDevelopment #BradfieldCity #WesternSydney #Superlot1

The Bradfield Development Authority has revealed the next major milestone in the creation of Australia’s first new city in more than a century, unveiling the master plan and concept design for Bradfield City’s First Land Release, known as Superlot 1. Designed by Hassell and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), in collaboration with cultural design partners Djinjama and COLA Studio, the ambitious reference design establishes a new benchmark for sustainable, inclusive and future-focused urban development. Read: https://lnkd.in/gcPdpNxM #Urban #Development