How an unusual restoration and its ‘bleak’ history stopped Anthony Burke in his tracks
A unique restoration project in Breakaway Creek, Victoria, highlights the intersection of architecture and Indigenous history. This season of Restoration Australia features the first First Nations family on the show, focusing on reclaiming a site of trauma. The project aims to honor the Gunditjmara people while transforming a small timber church into a meaningful space for conversation and reflection.
- ▪The restoration project is the first to feature a First Nations family on Restoration Australia.
- ▪Homeowners Craig and Ros Molyneux aim to transform the church into a weekender while honoring its historical significance.
- ▪The project includes structural repairs and artistic elements that reflect native culture.
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