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19/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce Murrook Cultural Centre has been shortlisted for the 2026 ArchitectureAU award for social impact. We want to thank our Client Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council, the jury and our project collaborators for making this recognition possible.

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13/12/2025

What a privilege to be able to share final dinner service for the year for our end of year celebrations!!
Thank-you chef for your wonderful generosity throughout the evening to take the time to explain each item in such detail at the chefs table, simply amazing to understand the level of preparation and time that goes into your fine work!! Congratulations 🙌🏼

26/06/2025

Murrook has received a Commendation Award in the Public Architecture category at Friday night’s ceremony from

We are so proud to have received this recognition for a project that has been brought to life over so many years in close collaboration with our clients Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council

Thank you to our special team, consultants and the lead contractor who have helped deliver this important project
We’d also like to extend our appreciation to the jury for their efforts in making the trip up to Worimi Country to visit the site, such an invaluable part of the AIA awards program

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12/05/2025

Murrook is shortlisted in the Public Category for the 2025 NSW Architecture Awards.
A huge thank you to all who worked so tirelessly on this important project for the Worimi Community

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26/11/2024

On the eve of the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Councils 40th Anniversary we were honoured to receive two Awards for Public Architecture and Steel Architecture at the 2025 AIA Newcastle Architecture Awards

Jury Citation: Murrook, a place to share and practice Worimi culture, is a testament to the deep collaboration between architect and client, the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council. Staged works have rehabilitated a former amusement park, with extensive adaptive reuse of existing structures demonstrating the project’s sustainability approach while optimising its modest budget. The masterplan skillfully weaves together a series of existing buildings through new connections and insertions that link Murrook’s diverse functions and social enterprises.

Stories of Country and community are subtly embedded throughout the project, such as in the careful subtraction of existing fabric around culturally sensitive Bilburribith (Melaleuca) trees, allowing them room to breathe. A simple fly-roof and continuous awning create a cohesive new frontage, lined with patterned panels that graphically translate Worimi language. The material palette, reflecting the local area, features rough-cut timber and rammed earth oxides from Country, grounding the architecture in its cultural and environmental context.

Murrook | Traditional Owners: The Worimi People
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21/05/2024

Congratulations to and on receiving the 2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards Aboriginal Heritage Category
We are proud and feel privileged to continue working in collaboration with Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council on this regionally significant project
A wonderful achievement for all and especially the community who have supported and embraced the project from the outset!!

16/05/2024

Setting up for the final ground floor pour tomorrow morning at
Some fine work by the team at

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27/11/2023

Arriving soon… 🙌🏼
Some amazing collaborators and friends!!
Keeping it local.

13/10/2023

Choosing to vote Yes tomorrow is an opportunity to listen with love, compassion, empathy and generosity
Yes will provide a meaningful space for self determination of First Nations communities

18/09/2023

A great site visit to see the interiors at
Millimeter precision for ply linings carefully installed by .built and 🔥!!

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Level 1, 90 Hunter Street
Newcastle, NSW
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+61400409965

Website

http://www.derivedesign.com.au/

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