Brambuk: the National Park & Cultural Centre
Brambuk is the main visitor information and interpretation centre for the Grampians National Park. It is also a Cultural Centre and Keeping Place for the five Aboriginal communities of south-western Victoria.
Service
Exhibition Design
Client
Parks Victoria and Brambuk
Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Interactive soundscapes, audiovisuals, bold graphics, sculptural elements and eye-catching display structures combine to create dynamic and engaging displays.
The local Aboriginal community's understanding of six-seasons is the overarching interpretive structure that is integrated into all developments within the precinct. This includes the displays, education programs, retail, cafe, and events.
LookEar and associates were responsible for
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developing the centre’s interpretive concepts and themes
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content research
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Aboriginal community consultation and liaison
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display text and scripts
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exhibition and graphic design
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AV production
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manufacture and installation
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project management.
Brambuk won the 2009 and 2011 Victorian Tourism Award for Indigenous Tourism.
The project was developed in association with Mauhaus, Sound Environment and Alastair Fleming Design.