WEEK 1 - SITE and CONTEXT

Mullumbimby is a quiet and humble community although does hold an edge of eccentricity. The townspeople seems very relaxed and context with the towns slow-paced and relaxed lifestyle. the character and essence of Mullum is something to be nurtured and maintained for the long-term.
 atmosphere.


 Historical
As mentioned by Malcom Price guest lecturer, Mullumbimby was inhabited around the 1850s. 
the towns train line was opened in the late 1890s, and was shutdown in 2004.  the town was mostly an agricultural town right up until the 1960s. In the 1970s the town individuals interested in alternative culture, and this can still be seen in the town today (Lecture, Malcom Price).

Old Mullumbimby Post Office (location of Mullum markets).

Geographical

 The name Mullumbimby means "Place of small hill or mound" as described by Malcome Price in our first lecture for the sememster.  After visiting Mullumbimby I noticed the town was very lush with many hills and valleys.

Mullumbimby Mapping

Cultural
 Asmentioned in Malcom's lecture, the town is most of family's raising children, artists, film makers. The town holds mostly a demographic of young and old people, although there is a few in between. 

Artwork painted onto a toilet door in local cafe at Mullumbimby

Social
Mullumbimby is known for its market spaces and gardens.The following images are of the community gardens in Mullumbimby. Site for social and community interaction.

Reading 1 - Reflection

Davis, H. 2006. “Introduction: two billion buildings.”In The Culture of Building . 3-21. New York: Oxford Universy

The result of a constructed building is the process of varying disciplines working together and doing their part in the particular development. Builders, bankers, architects, urban designers all do their bit in the production/ development process. When it comes to considering designs for Mullumbimby, it is important to focus on the specific culture of the town and for those in the building development profession are sensitive to the specific needs and desires of the town. So often large cities have become lost and sterile in some of their establishments. I intend to be sensitive to the culture of Mullumbimby, for it to be sustained, nurtured. Designs should hold long-term value for the culture of the community (Davis, 2006, pp.13).