Final Presentation
The brief required the development of a Design Portfolio illustrating contextual research, design process and plant references files that lead to the design of a bike trail focused on the reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, specifically connecting it to the 1838 Myall Creek Massacre which occurred near the rural town of Bingara, NSW. This Reconciliation Trail is to set an example for interpretive landscape interventions imposing minimal impact on the natural landscape while conveying messages of significance surrounding sensitive issues such as reconciliation.
By creating an 'experience economy' utilising environmentally, socially and culturally sustainable approaches, the prosperity of rural Australian towns such as Bingara will be supported for generations to come. This design approach has the potential to encourage a stronger sense of community and attract both locals and visitors to the area for longer periods of time, hence bringing financial benefit and population growth to these rural areas. The Gwydir Shire and surrounding regions eco-tourism, cultural and historical appeal will be greatly enhanced from such a positive, site specific intervention.
By creating an 'experience economy' utilising environmentally, socially and culturally sustainable approaches, the prosperity of rural Australian towns such as Bingara will be supported for generations to come. This design approach has the potential to encourage a stronger sense of community and attract both locals and visitors to the area for longer periods of time, hence bringing financial benefit and population growth to these rural areas. The Gwydir Shire and surrounding regions eco-tourism, cultural and historical appeal will be greatly enhanced from such a positive, site specific intervention.
Personal Profile
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Landscape Architecture) DLB500 Landscape Design 5 |
Jodie Gallagher
Architectural Graduate Landscape Architecture Student |
Personal Statement
I have gained a developing interest in subtropical passive design, exploring sustainable solutions and understanding the sociological and psychological implications of design in the built environment. I am strongly committed to ensuring positive integration between architecture and landscape architecture focusing on creating harmonious outcomes that enhance the user’s experience in a cohesive environment of sensory delight. I believe that this is successfully achieved through taking a practical, holistic approach to drawing from existing environmental conditions and site opportunities, introducing clear and engaging way-finding, appropriate materiality and colour palettes and a relatable balance of indoor/outdoor and public/private spaces that coincide for the user’s comfortable and pleasurable engagement within the place.