Project

Koorie Heritage Trust Stage 2 

The Koorie Heritage Trust, now expanded into all floors of the Birrarung building in Federation Square, is the first of its kind in an Australian capital city.

Delivered through thoughtful collaboration, the First Nations arts and cultural centre connects to Indigenous perspectives and amplifies Indigenous culture in Melbourne’s CBD. A key third pillar of Federation Square, the Koorie Heritage Trust renovation seeks to anchor in the primacy of Country, echoing the colours of Country; the water of the Birrarung, the reds of the blossoms and the river red gums, the warmth of the lightly wooded landscape that once existed in proximity.

It is a significant gathering place, a culturally safe space, and a place for people on Wurundjeri lands to be inspired.

Location 

Birrarung building in Federation Square, Melbourne

Awards

Victorian Architecture Awards 2024

• Award for Interior Architecture

• Commendation for Public Architecture

• Dimity Reed Melbourne Prize

Architect

Lyons

Greenaway Architects

Architecture Associates

Year Completed  

2024

Furniture

Segis Stamp Chair

Builder

DLG Shape

Photography

Peter Bennetts