In both Māori and Aboriginal cultures, there is a long and ancient history of architecture and building technologies. Before colonisation, buildings and structures weren’t labelled as “Indigenous architecture” – it was just architecture.
In this episode of Design Speaks Weekly, Carroll Go-Sam and Deidre Brown explore what, and who, is defining Indigenous architecture today. Along the way, they reflect on the progress of Indigenous recognition and representation in architecture across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Carroll (Dyirbal, Gumbilbara Bama) is a senior lecturer at the School of Architecture, Design and Planning at the University of Queensland. Deidre (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) is a professor of architecture at the University of Auckland and the recipient of the 2023 Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects’ Gold Medal.
During their conversation, Carroll and Deidre share how Indigeneity in architectural education has changed over time, with each reflecting on how past curriculums offered little exposure to non-Western heritage nor Indigenous typologies.
Design Speaks Weekly is presented in partnership with the Australian Institute of Architects and with support from Lysaght. A fresh episode will be delivered every Tuesday. You can listen to it on major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. The full interview can also be read here.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
