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The embassy features a striking cantilevered form, symbolising both its presence in the area and, by extension, Australia's influence within the region.

Building Diplomacy

This project explores how architecture mediates converging national identities, cultural narratives, and political relationships. Embassies occupy physical and symbolic ground between nations, holding layered meanings and fostering interaction between diverse cultural systems. Drawing on historic connections between Australia and Indonesia that predate European colonialisation, the project explores how architecture can express these ties and facilitate ongoing cross-cultural exchange. The proposed Australian embassy in Nusantara, Indonesia, establishes a shared architectural language between cultures, reimagining the embassy as a symbol of shared memory and a platform for evolving cultural and diplomatic relationships in today’s dynamic global landscape.

Program is divided into two buildings: the consulate/administration and the residence. A forecourt plinth connects them at ground level, providing pedestrian and vehicular access from the northerly road.

Program is divided into two buildings: the consulate/administration and the residence. A forecourt plinth connects them at ground level, providing pedestrian and vehicular access from the northerly road.

Internally, the material language is left intentionally raw, although specific areas are refined and considered when needed. Large glass sliding doors provide panoramic views and allow for natural sunlight within.

Internally, the material language is left intentionally raw, although specific areas are refined and considered when needed. Large glass sliding doors provide panoramic views and allow for natural sunlight within.

In the consulate building, public programs are arranged around a central administration and circulation core, with views outward. Meanwhile, the residence building is divided into a 9-square grid.

In the consulate building, public programs are arranged around a central administration and circulation core, with views outward. Meanwhile, the residence building is divided into a 9-square grid.

Consulate levels are divided according to function, security and organisational hierarchy. Split level division at the entrance and function hall change the scale and quality of internal space.

Consulate levels are divided according to function, security and organisational hierarchy. Split level division at the entrance and function hall change the scale and quality of internal space.

Internal heights in the residence vary according to function to create unique spatial qualities. An atrium connects each level and allows for natural lighting and ventilation within.

Internal heights in the residence vary according to function to create unique spatial qualities. An atrium connects each level and allows for natural lighting and ventilation within.