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Chan Chan 2006  

Nestling into the pre-existing grid Chan Chan Community Centre acknowledges Chimu cosmography through CULTURAL CONTEXT underpinned by communitarianism and utilitarianism. Chan Chan Community Centre is "a next generation type of lodging, a self sufficient refuge whose service plan is based on contemporary parameters of zero ecological impact which will promote a new kind of habitability, such as … self generation of energy … elimination of waste residue" by applying the principles of permaculture. Chan Chan Community Centre "promote[s] the development of a forward thinking consciousness in as far as lodging, tourism and ecological culture are concerned."
     
  Nazca 2005  
 

 


Cosmos: the ordered system of ideas. Cosmic rays: radiations that reach the earth characterised by enormous voltages and high penetrating power. Energy and water systems channel the great power and mystery of the Lines to the Nasca community. Trapezoids, Triangles, Water. Reflecting ancient aquifers, Cosmic Community Centre creates a contemporary hidden river system. Concealment before revelation, journey from within to discover the majesty of without.

 
     
     
Dulux colour awards   Dulux Colour Awards 2005


The Contemporary Australian

Completed December 2005

Architect:
Mary Ann Jackson
Interior Design:
Adrianne Cleaver
Colour Schemes:
Adrianne Cleaver
Builder:
Gordon Trist, Original Renovations
Photographs:
Erica Lauthier