Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects
25/05/2015.
[Warmun] Australia
metalocus, BRANLY ERNESTO PÉREZ
metalocus, BRANLY ERNESTO PÉREZ
Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects present the Walumba Elders Centre. The building was sited adjacent to the community school - to act as a focal point for bringing the community back together and to aid in the transmission of the unique Aboriginal Lore, Gija Language and cultural knowledge to the younger members of the community.
Exterior view. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts.
Exterior view. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts.
Exterior view. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts.
Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts.
Exterior view. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts.
Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts.
Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts.
Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts.
Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts.
Walumba Elders Centre by IredWalumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts.ale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts. Click above to see larger.
Interior view. Walumba EldeVista interiInterior view. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts.rs Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts. Click above to see larger.
Interior view. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts.
Site plan. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia.
Ground floor plan. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts.
First floor plan. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia.
Elevation. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia.
Elevation. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia.
Elevation. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia.
Elevation. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia.
Elevation. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia.
Section. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia.
Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia.
Exploded drawing. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia.
Sketch. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia.
Sketch. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia.
Model. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia.
Model. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia.
Night vision. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts.
Night vision. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts.
Night vision. Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Australia. Photography © Peter Bennetts.
The Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects’ building integrates itself perfectly into the surroundings by using its materials and its organization in the lot, and at the same time, its rises from the ground creating a public space, by at once, prevent future problems with the inundations that frequent the area.
Descripction of the project by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects
On the 13th of March 2011 the remote Aboriginal Community of Warrmarn was struck by devastating floods that overwhelmed much of the town and damaged or destroyed facility buildings, houses and the existing aged care hostel.
Some 350 Gija People were forced off their homelands until the houses and infrastructure were re-built over the next two years.
The Walumba Elders Centre was born out of this disaster.
The building was sited adjacent to the community school - to act as a focal point for bringing the community back together and to aid in the transmission of the unique Aboriginal Lore, Gija Language and cultural knowledge to the younger members of the community.
The facility provides self care accommodation to some residents and high-level care to others. To avoid potential future flooding activity the centre is built 2.4 metres above the natural ground level and is conceptually linked with the idea of a bridge. The concept relates to bridge not only as physical infrastructure but also as passage of knowledge between generations and as a place of care and respite before the possibility of passing from this existence to the next.
The facility seeks to address and manage complex and critical factors inherent in Aboriginal culture such as gender separation, access to outdoor spaces both public and private, supporting Lore and Culture activities including ceremonies that may involve fire and smoke, avoidance relationships including son-in-law/ mother-in-law relationships, inter-family conflict issues and mortuary practices- called ‘sorry business’.
CREDITS. DATA SHEET.-
Architects.- Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects.
Design Team.- Finn Pedersen, Adrian Iredale, Martyn Hook, Joel Fuller, Rebecca Angus, Jason Lenard, Nikki Ross, Caroline Di Costa, Khairani Khalifah, Drew Penhale, Mary Mcaree, Layla Cluer, Jonathan Alach, Matt Fletcher, Jonathon Ware.
Builder.- Norbuilt.
Year.- 2014.
Location.- Warmun WA 6743, Australia.
More information
Architects IREDALE PEDERSEN HOOK
Iredale Pedersen Hook is a progressive, young architecture practice with studios in Perth and Melbourne and a rapidly expanding diverse body of work throughout Australia. From the wine region of Victoria’s Yarra Valley, to the desert of the North Kimberly region, through suburban Perth and the rural edge of Melbourne to remote Christmas Island, the projects are as individual and eclectic as the landscape they occupy. Each piece of architecture seeks to embody a unique design response of innovation and delight. The works can be gathered in relation to their geographical location demonstrating an embrace of their context and closer examination reveals a collection of thematic concerns that evolve and develop. The studio is dedicated to the pursuit of appropriate design of effective sustainable buildings with a responsible environmental and social agenda. Their projects have won multiple awards including two honourable mentions in the Architectural Review (UK) Awards for Emerging Architecture.
The architecture of iredale pedersen hook is drawn from a landscape that is dominated by the horizon. In Australia the desert and the ocean operate as constant counterpoints to the occupation of land by built objects. The work shares an understanding of an edge condition that is described by remote locations, incredible sites and the centre of the peripheral.
The studio operates around three very different individuals with three very different approaches to their work, however it proves to be a very complementary assemblage due to the collaborative skills of all the partners. Underpinning the collaboration is a mutual commitment to produce architecture that is responsive and compelling. After ten years together the refined combination of the three partner’s talents supplemented by a strong, ambitious team provides iredale pedersen hook architects with a unique depth for the provision of architectural services.
Categories
Our selection
