In this special edition of The People and Place podcast, our guests share a unique perspective on the built environment, looking at our industry through an Aboriginal lens and experience. 

Join our host Michael Hromek – Technical Executive: Indigenous Design, Knowledge and Architecture, WSP and our guests (and Michael’s sisters) Dr Danièle Hromek – Academic, Research and Spatial Designer and Sian Hromek – Senior Consultant: Research and Design, WSP, as they discuss Indigenous design and research, how we can all connect to Country, and the ways that engaging with Aboriginal community and incorporating Indigenous design contributes to inclusive, Future Ready places.

Show notes and References: 

‘Thoughts on the Philosophical Underpinnings of Aboriginal Worldviews’ written by Dr. Mary Graham

‘Cities of Whiteness’ written by  Wendy S. Shaw

‘The Biggest Estate on Earth: How Aborigines Made Australia’ written by Bill Gammage

‘Covered by Concrete’ artwork created by Danièle Hromek, Sian Hromek and Michael Hromek