Elliot Samuel

Living Embassy is not a redesign. It is an amplification. The project builds upon the strength and resistance of the existing Aboriginal Tent Embassy. It acknowledges that this is not a building, but a living protest.

Guided by conversations with Aunty Nioka, Uncle Murri and Ben Coe (Caretaker), the design listens before it builds. It introduces 4 structures each supporting the rhythms of daily life on the site.

Best in Studio

Most outstanding design project in the studio: Tracing Embassy.

The Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design prize for Drawing Architecture_ Commendation

Most accomplished drawings of architecture, from traditional through to new frontiers. This prize is about the love of drawing as a means of communicating ideas in any medium. Endowed by Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design.

Caretaker's Space

The Caretaker’s Space acts as the heart of the site, designed to provide comfort for The Caretaker who lives permanently at the Embassy. It is a robust yet adaptable structure, allowing the caretaker to live independently while maintaining the Embassy’s public and political presence.

Public Exhibition Space

The Public Exhibition space introduces a light roof structure that enables the existing demountables to open into a shared exhibition environment. This creates an inviting threshold where visitors can first engage with the site’s lore and cultural context before moving deeper into the project.

Male Pavilion

The Male Area is positioned at the rear of the site, giving it clear visibility across the Embassy for security and protection. This placement reflects its traditional and practical role

The area is designed as a hands on workspace, where men can camp, carve and create.

'Female Pavilion'

The female area is a dedicated pavilion that supports Women’s Business, providing warmth, shelter and safety.

Positioned on the southwest corner of the site, it occupies the same location where Women’s Business currently takes place, ensuring continuity and respect for existing practices.

Best in Studio

The Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design prize for Drawing Architecture_ Commendation

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