Immigration Place

Shortlisted competition, 2014

In collaboration with Jamie North, Emily Simpson, Bree Van Reyk, Event Engineering, The Field Institute and UNSW Historians

Immigration place is primarily a site of exchange; recalling histories, celebrating cultures and facilitating storytelling, allowing people of different generations and varied backgrounds to connect.

Sensory triggers “seed” the place with opportunities for exchange. A circular concrete structure rings the site. At its centre lies a beautiful lush garden incorporating both native and exotic, edible and ornamental plantings. Cultural associations are both specific and common, drawing from the immigration stories of many. A large bronze platform is at once a table, seat, stage and display surface and can be used for meals, presentations, events and performances.

Immigration Place

We acknowledge the Gadi people on whose country we work and create.

We also acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this Country and their continuing connection to culture, community, land, sea and sky. We pay our respect to Elders and Knowledge Holders past, present and future and express our gratitude for their continued sharing of knowledge and culture.