Nest & Nook library intends to provide a place for interconnectedness between nature and wildlife. Although interactions with the wildlife is not necessary, the ambition of this project aims to create a place of retreat for non-human species and humans. Nest & Nook library has a strong emphasis on creating social extensions through the use of interactive architectural elements and significant educational programs, which therefore seeks to respond and enhance the experiences that one can encounter. This project thrives to propose a profound sense of connectivity with other forms of life by bridging architecture and nature together.
Context Research
Conducting research on the context of Glen Waverley helps to understand the relationality of Country and the values it holds during the pre-colonial times. This looks at the animals, vegetation, ecology, and other resources used as a tool, underscoring the importance of cultural significance.
River Red Gum & Brushtail Possum
The height placement of these nest boxes, and also tree hollows height from ground can be one of the ways in introducing people to watching possums or even birds living in the nest box. This could mean that people across different levels in the building could see the non-human species living in the nest box or moving in the trees. The river red gum and the possum seasonal diagram looks at their lifecycle and activities.
Meredith Daisy Sinta, Context Research
Meredith Daisy Sinta, River Red Gum & Brushtail Possum
In the spirit of reconciliation Monash University acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
