Project: GUNNEDAH ABORIGINAL CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE
CLIENT: The Department of Family and Communities
BUDGET: $3 million
COMPLETION: October 2013
This child and family centre is one of 6 centers GAO have designed and documented for Aboriginal communities throughout NSW.
This initiative allows Aboriginal children to be exposed to early education in a culture and community sensitive environment. The inclusion of a Family Health component in these projects is aimed at addressing the unique health challenges faced by these communities.
This centre has been designed to retain an existing eucalypt on site as a focal point for an outdoor community hub at the front of the building. This outdoor space was developed as a reference to the story of the Red Chief and the defeat of a warring tribe by using the Wallaby Trap at the base of Porcupine Hill to his tribe’s advantage.
The entire complex looks north across dressage arenas toward the Gunnedah showground.
The buildings are air-conditioned. Rainwater is captured for use in toilet flushing and irrigation. Sustainable design has been addressed throughout the complex.
The project was awarded '2015 BLACKET PRIZE' in recognition for a project of design excellence.
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