LOCATION PLAN (1:2000) - The site is quietly nestled within the trees, distanced from the Katoomba town centre. This isolation gives it a sense of stillness and a sacred pause.
FLOOR PLAN (1:200) - Straight pathways act as the spine of the design, grounding the grid-like formation. The fluid paths weave through the trees conveying harmony between structure and nature.
REMEMBRANCE GARDEN - Acknowledging the dark history of the site and a moment to reflect. Situated immediately upon entrance, this confronts visitors with the uncomfortable truth, allowing for deeper understanding.
ISOMETRIC VIEW (1:500) - The continuous flow of water across the site symbolises healing, almost purifying and cleansing the land’s dark history and transforming it into a space of renewal.
ELEVATION + SECTION (1:200) - ‘Corroborees’ is a specific form of ritual by Aboriginal people, through artistic expression of dancing and singing, with a foundational principal of connection and gathering.