Architectural Nodes
Pause within these reflective spaces and contemplate the surrounding environment
Architectural Nodes
A node is a meeting point and a site of connection.
For ngurrak barring, First Peoples design studios Djinjama and COLA Studio have collaborated on the design of five Architectural Nodes.
Situated along the five ngurrak barring trails, the Architectural Nodes explore each of the themes of the walk – Ways of Seeing, Country, Community, Activism and Resilience – from an Indigenous perspective.
As well as providing a place to pause and rest, the considered designs of these permanent structures offer an opportunity for deeper contemplation and connection with the Wurundjeri woiwurrung Country of goranwarrabil (the Dandenong Ranges).
Follow the links below to learn more about the concepts and cultural knowledge that informed each of the Architectural Nodes.
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Kaylie Salvatori (COLA Studio) and Dr Danièle Hromek (Djinjama) at Ways of Seeing Node, Kyeema Track, Kalorama
Djinjama
Djinjama is an award-winning cultural design and research practice founded in 2020 by Dr Danièle Hromek (Budawang/Dhurga/Yuin and Burrier/Dharawal). Our name, meaning “to make, complete, produce or build something” in Dhurga language, captures our approach to honouring culture and Country in the built environment.
Djinjama stems from Dr Danièle Hromek’s consulting, design practice and research background. Our core mission is to bring Indigenous rights and culture to the forefront of the built environment, placing Country at the heart of design.
Director, Dr Danièle Hromek
Dr Danièle Hromek is a Saltwater woman of Budawang/Dhurga/Yuin and Burrier/Dharawal ancestry, with French and Czech heritage.
Danièle is a spatial designer and Country-centred designer. Danièle is the first Indigenous person in Australia to achieve a PhD in built environment and spatial disciplines. Her research and experience contributed to the Connecting with Country framework and Designing with Country discussion piece by Government Architect NSW.
COLA Studio
COLA Studio specialises in cultural placemaking, community and public works as well as select residential and commercial landscape offerings. We produce BIM modelled full scope landscape architectural packages from concept through to construction detailing and delivery. We also offer Indigenous design strategies, cultural art and interpretation strategy services.
Director | Indigenous Design Strategist, Kaylie Salvatori
A Saltwater Budawang (Yuin) Woman, Kaylie Salvatori is a landscape architect, Indigenous design strategist, educator, researcher and artist. Specialising in Indigenous design collaboration, Kaylie’s work centres Country as design generator and driver, asserting the right and need for Traditional Owners and Indigenous knowledge holders to hold power in the design process.