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Munipi Arts Centre Wins World Architecture Community Award

January 21, 2021

We’ve started the year at Kaunitz Yeung Architecture feeling very honoured to WIN at the World Architecture Community Awards for our Munipi Arts Centre project on Melville Island in the Tiwi Islands, 80km north of Darwin, Australia.

The project was recognised as one of only 15 winners, including some of the world’s most recognised architects and is a continuation of our work in delivering high quality architecture that respects people, place, culture and the environment. It was delivered within a tight budget of AUD $800K, which considering its remote location required restraint and forethought.

It was a privilege during consultation to sit with the local women as they painted. They were so generous in giving an understanding of their lives, how they painted and their culture. Especially Natalie Puantulura, a highly regarded artist who passed away during the project, and who’s amazing story of the seasons of country envelopes the new art centre.

More on the announcement via the first comment below.
Photography by Brett Boardman.

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