Studio 25

Ceduna Studio: West Coast Aboriginal Wellbeing and Cultural Centres

Jefa Greenaway, Andrew Martel, and Andrew Hutson | Civic + Living Focus
in partnership with the Ceduna Kooniba Aboriginal Health Service and the Ceduna Aboriginal Arts and Culture Centre

This studio is available to students enrolled in ABPL90142 Studio C, ABPL90143 Studio D, and ABPL90115 Studio E.

Studio Description

The West Coast Aboriginal Wellbeing Centre and Arts and Culture Centre project proposes the design and construction of multi-function facilities aimed at connecting people and bringing pride back into Indigenous community controlled services. The objectives of the project are:

1. To future proof the provision of holistic and respectful health and cultural services to the region
2. To return a sense of community ownership to critical regional services
3. To create safe and welcoming spaces to connect, and
4. To diversify and expand the services, workforce, and revenues of the facilities.

The studio will work with the Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Health Services and the Ceduna Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Centre to design new centres that address health, culture, arts, and community to serve the Indigenous communities of the West Coast region in South Australia. The studio will travel to Ceduna for a week to meet with the stakeholders to discuss the projects and see the proposed sites in late August.

Studio Outcome

The studio offers an opportunity to engage directly with Indigenous community organisations over two live building projects – a new Health Centre and a new Arts and Cultural Centre in Ceduna. Students will develop skills in incorporating technical, regulatory, and workplace requirements with appropriate cultural considerations and practices, as well as exploring the possibilities for buildings to contribute to wellness, healing, and connectivity. Students will gain experience in understanding the relationships between different Aboriginal organisations, State and Local Governments, and communities (both Indigenous and non-Indigenous), and how these relationships effect design and building outcomes.

How to Apply

Expressions of interest should be directed to Andrew Hutson at aewhuts@unimelb.edu.au

Travel TBC | The Faculty will contribute towards the cost of travel to and accommodation in Ceduna

Schedule Tuesdays 12:00-15:00 in MSD 139; Fridays 12:00-15:00 in MSD 239

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