Bundanon is a plateau landscape – a terrain carved by river; a river brought on by the events of the sky. Over millenia, the meandering flow of the water has eroded the land as the banded blocks of Nowra sandstone compel the river to shift and change its course. The landscape here is seen through many perspectives, woven and layered into a rich tapestry of place. Drawing upon Arthur Boyd’s magnificent depictions of this place, and collaging them anew, Counterpoint reveals the characteristic banding of sky, earth and water, so often captured by Boyd.Lines of colonial disturbance show the property boundaries and significant roads carved by recent human impact. In the foreground, abstracted trees symbolizing the six Dharawal seasons play on the significant and symbolic role of trees in connecting water, earth and sky, and are suggestive of the temporal dimension of this place.This layered assemblage of many perspectives speaks to the awe of Country, its layered networks and systems, and our need to respect and care for it.

Adjacency Studio is a recently established practice, co-founded by Caitlin Condon, Tara Sydney, and Justine Anderson. Collectively, they have over twenty years of professional experience working in award-winning practices, and over a decade of experience in teaching architecture at various universities. 

At the core of what they hope to achieve, is a practice with deeply embedded principles of humanity, sustainability, and integrity. They actively advocate for the role of the architect in their profession, working collaboratively with and for people in different ways and with deep responsibility to systems of care.

In 2023 they curated an exhibition titled ‘Tapestry’, raising awareness of the importance and need for exemplary social housing. They are currently exhibiting work that speaks to their teaching practice in the 2023 Venice Biennale and collectively, they are the recipients of numerous awards and scholarships. Avid makers of textile crafts they share a common thread in their passions and principles.