Insight

This project is a new model for self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The Pemulwuy project has been named after the heroic Aboriginal warrior who was one of the earliest Aboriginal men to lead in the resistance of British invasion of Sydney. The design draws on Aboriginal Symbolism through people, culture and land and sky which has evolved harmoniously with the aspirations of the Aboriginal Housing Company and the unique sense of place they want to achieve through Pemulwuy.

Solution

The inclusion of public art and symbolic representation of Aboriginal history and culture at Scott Carver branded Pemulwuy in Sydney’s Redfern, in the location currently referred to as “The Block,” creates a sense of meaning and ‘spirit of place.’ As Pemulwuy will be the heart of Redfern exhibiting connections to land and sky, people and culture, public art in the precinct will evolve in collaboration with the Aboriginal Housing Company (AHC) and local artists to ensure a strong sense of place runs through the veins of the precinct. Creating this identity and a place of community is crucial to this project.