NAIDOC Week is a time of celebration and recognition, dedicated to honouring the rich history, vibrant cultures, and significant achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme for this year’s NAIDOC Week is ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’, echoing the enduring flame of the First Nations and the richness of their cultures and heritage.
In celebrating NAIDOC Week we will share two current significant projects Steensen Varming has the pleasure of being a part of and which provide us an opportunity to reflect and learn from.
The Wiradjuri Tourism Centre, designed by Peter Stutchbury Architecture will be a display and interpretation facility for sacred Aboriginal carved trees and deliver a truly unique Aboriginal cultural experience.
The Indigenous Centre of Excellence at Western Sydney University, designed by Sarah Lynn Rees, Jackson Clements Burrows Architects (JCB), Peter Stutchbury Architecture and Jane Irwin Landscape Architecture, with Uncle Dean Kelly, Hill Thalis Architecture and Flux Consult, and located on Darug land, will be a dynamic space where culture, knowledge, and community come together. It will serve as a hub for celebrating Indigenous heritage and fostering understanding and provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to explore and learn about indigenous culture.
