A Journey Through The Seasons

Our Project: A Journey Through The Seasons

Our project is based on the 6 seasons used by the custodians of the Gariwerd region which include Gunditjmara, Winda Mara, Goolum Goolum, Kirrae Whurrong and Framlingham first nation peoples. One thing we have learned a lot about this semester is the way our first nation people read and connect with their home countries, whether that be through significant geological formations, plants and animals or relationships with people. The form of our building is inspired by this connection to significant land features as we wanted to create a building that pays homage to the site and all that live on it, rather than intrude on it. The main landmarks we took inspiration from is the Hopkins river, the gully and site itself and also the volcano. Having established a form that we felt best reflected a combination of these landmarks already significant to the Kirrae Whurrong people. We also wanted to celebrate the dynamic nature of country and the natural changes it undergoes in a years cycle. A lot of our interior spaces are inspired by the before mentioned 6 seasons of the Geriwerd region. These seasons are Kooyang, Gwangal Moronn, Chunnup, Larneuk, Petyan and Ballambar.(Eel season, Honeybee season, Cockatoo season, Nesting bird season, Wildflower season, Butterfly season). Each season is characterized by a set of environmental changes in plants and wildlife.