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Connection between the internal displays of identity and the public space allows the identities of migrants to permeate the city beyond, especially in a city that lacks reflection of its residents due to globalisation.

Auburn Museum of Migration

Globalisation has led to the increased migration of populations, whether it be due to better opportunities elsewhere or involuntarily evacuating homes due to dangers. Homes contain a large part of an individuals identity and when left, this loss of identity results in disconnectedness and isolation from their new place of residence. The Auburn Museum of Migration aims to increase migrants comfort and sense of belonging through the use of nostalgia and place making. Celebrating their past lives through familiar objects, videos and spatial recreations, the museum aims to help connect and ground migrants in their new home.

The Auburn Museum of Migration provides a much needed public space for communities in such a dense and developed town centre surrounded by high rises.

The Auburn Museum of Migration provides a much needed public space for communities in such a dense and developed town centre surrounded by high rises.

The museum has the main exhibition of architectural fragments and recreations half-in-half-out of the building to encourage connection for the community and exposure to many people.

The museum has the main exhibition of architectural fragments and recreations half-in-half-out of the building to encourage connection for the community and exposure to many people.

A collaged example of a architectural recreation exhibit of a nostalgic home for migrants: an apartment in Hong Kong.

A collaged example of a architectural recreation exhibit of a nostalgic home for migrants: an apartment in Hong Kong.

Left to right: gallery display for objects and photos, interior view to architectural recreation exhibit, first floor viewing platform of videos of past lives projected onto roof.

Left to right: gallery display for objects and photos, interior view to architectural recreation exhibit, first floor viewing platform of videos of past lives projected onto roof.

The building can be used for community activities and gatherings when there is no exhibit placed. At night, videos can be projected onto exhibits for people unavailable during the day.

The building can be used for community activities and gatherings when there is no exhibit placed. At night, videos can be projected onto exhibits for people unavailable during the day.