Well, It’s been quite some time since we posted. The last year has been one of chaos and turmoil as the world struggles with COVID 19 and all that ensues!
Many people have been using the time to re-think their life direction. At the Feel we have grabbed the proverbial ‘bull by the horns’ and used that impetus to relocate to the other side of Australia.. back to where it all began and our roots… and we’re glad to see that we’re not the only ones.
The new Optus Stadium by Phillip Cox Architects
Coming back to Perth after so many years away has been surprising in many ways. One thing is evident, Perth seems to have finally graduated from a small town to a fully-fledged city over the last 15 years. This ‘Coming of Age’ is evidenced by the number of high-quality architectural developments but also perhaps by a certain gaining of wisdom around the fact that our unique identity must be grounded in the recognition our first nation peoples’ relationship with the land. Who we are is a reflection of where we came from.It is part of our story as individuals and as a community. and Western Australia has one of the oldest continuous cultures in the world whose inhabitants can claim to have been part of this place for 30,000 odd years!
The nearby Matagarup Bridge
In recognition of that unique history the city has embraced its roots. One impressive example of this is the Matagarup Bridge which sits close to the new Optus Stadium (top pic) and which takes it’s inspiration from The Wagyl Rainbow Serpeant from the Noongar dreamtime legends of the south-west. At The Feel Design, we value a unique story and a sense of place so we’re delighted to see this approach to the forming of our architectural landscape.