Lilli James

Unruly is a bioremediation plant located at Cawndilla Outlet. This project represents a bold step forward in architectural design and environmental conservation. By marrying innovative materials and construction techniques with a profound respect for local communities, and ecosystems. This facility not only remediates water but also serves as a beacon of sustainability and community engagement in the Menindee Lakes region.

Best in Studio

Most outstanding design project in the studio: Arizona

The Monash Architecture Award

The Monash Architecture award for a project that exemplifies the design ethos, principles, and methodologies of our department.

Unruly Context Map

A context map of the project site in relation to the wider Murray Darling basin.

Unruly Plan

The proposal is a bio-remediation plant located within Menindee Lakes, NSW. The site is situated the Cawndilla Outlet, boardering the artificial channel created to sustain water flow during drought.

Unruly Section

Unruly Construction Process Drawing

A key component of this project is through the locally sourced material palette, whereby a series of unconventional material and construction techniques are used. By integrating a series of macroalgae farms onto site, this drawing depicts the farm to material construction methodology within ceramic extrusion, adobe brick, and hydrogel tile making.

Unruly Model 01&02&03

Adobe Brick, 3D Ceramic Extruded Column, 3D Ceramic Extruded Tile

Best in Studio

The Monash Architecture Award

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