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Gunyah, goondie + wurley : the Aboriginal architecture of Australia

by Paul Memmott

This survey examines the diversity and complexity of First Nations architecture across Australia, from minimalist shelters to semi-permanent villages. It explores how these structures reflect Indigenous lifestyles and their influence on contemporary design practices.

Accession 21997 ISBN 9781760762513 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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