Sustaining Beyond Architecture and Ongoing Learning 

We believe that projects don’t have an end—ongoing listening and care practices must be woven into them. Walking and listening to Country at Goodmayes challenged us to rethink traditional architectural tools. We implemented six ecological test strips to monitor growth and support land health. After a human community event, we continued listening to Country and observed a flourishing clover field—a sign of resilience and health.






















































































As we listened further, we noticed how different flower species adapted to the landscapes specific conditions, guiding us toward more targeted plantings that respond to soil needs. Moving forward, we aim to enhance native species diversity by introducing new test patches by year’s end.
























































































With the hot, dry season approaching, signalled by the browning of the grasses and the wilting Gymea lilies—plants prolific here—we saw a need to manage the dense grass. Drawing on an understanding of slow-burning practices I learned from my father, we sought to reduce fire load. Recognising the legal restrictions around fire, we adapted, opting to use a slasher, a tool previously halted to allow for regrowth. However, rather than cutting to ground level, we set the slasher at 200mm to reduce overgrowth while preserving clover and flowers.