Brambuk National Park And Cultural Centre Architect: Wendy Hastrich Architect Pty Ltd Client: Parks Victoria Principal Contractor: Locks Constructions Budget: $2m "Situated in the Gariwerd-Grampians National Park, the Brambuk Living Cultural Centre acts as a cultural focus for the surrounding Koori communities and visitors to the area. Traditional building techniques have been married with advanced timber technology to create a responsive organic building within an extremely tight budget. The design reflects the five Koori communities who have links with the ranges". –Master Builders Australia Constructed in an environmentally and culturally sensitive area, the Brambuk Cultural Centre represents a synergy between the environment, local Koori culture and modern building design and construction. As an integral part of the national reconciliation journey, Brambuk combines architecture with the natural environment, and the shared culture of five Koori tribes linked to the Gariwerd-Grampians National Park. Consultation between stakeholders during the design and construction process was vital for a successful result. Coordinating representatives from five Koori tribes, as well as Parks Victoria, and other consultants represented the greatest challenge of the project; work had to progress in a manner approved of by all parties. Add to this a technically complex and aesthetically impressive design, incorporating many innovative and untried construction techniques, Brambuk proved to be a rewarding challenge for Locks Constructions. Local stone features largely in the magnificent entryway, highlighted by natural timber panelling and fascia. The architectural inspiration taken from the surrounding natural environment continues throughout, with organic line and form combining to produce a strikingly beautiful building which fuses both visually and spiritually with the land and traditional culture. The structural supports and cladding utilise advanced wood systems, which includes wide use of recycled timer, to integrate with the surrounding environment and contribute to the overall sustainability of the project. Winner of the 2007 Master Builders Association Regional and State “Best Commercial Building $1m - $3m” and National “Excellence in Construction - Commercial Building under $5m”, Brambuk National Park and Cultural Centre embodies striking design and cultural and environmental diversity, which Locks Constructions is proud to be involved with.