with expertise in architecture and urban design excellence, government design review insight, and ancestral lineage with long-term lived experience alongside Aboriginal communities…

Connecting with Country Design Services

  • Country-Led Architecture & Urban Design

  • Co-Design & Facilitation

  • Cultural Intelligence into Design

  • Deep Listening

  • Knowledge Holders Engagement

Highlighted Projects

  • Riverwood, NSW Mixed-Use Connecting with Country Design for SSDA

  • Chullora, NSW Mixed-Use Connecting with Country Design for SSDA

  • Student Centre for University of Sydney Dubbo, NSW CwC Research

  • Injalak Aboriginal Arts Centre, NT Concept design for main building renovations

  • Aboriginal Arts Centre communities research NT & WA

  • Injalak Aboriginal Arts Centre, NT co-vision statement

  • Honouring Leadership for Taste of Kakadu Aboriginal Festival 2026

Highlighted Previous Projects

  • Design Excellence Case Studies for various GANSW Frameworks & Guidelines

  • Aboriginal Panel Engagement for Design Review DBE DPLH WA

  • DBE division representative for the Aboriginal Reconciliation Action Plan Group

  • Perth Cultural Centre Design Review with DBE DPLH WA

  • Perth Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation Design Review with DBE DPLH WA

  • Murujuga NP Ecotourism accommodation Design Review with DBE DPLH WA

qualifications

Combined team expertise

Aboriginal Cultural Leadership

Architecture & Urban Design

Horticulture

Permaculture

Connection to Country Deep Listening

Tertiary

  • Bachelor/Masters in Architecture & Urban Design, UPC, Barcelona / ECA UK

  • Diploma Urban Design, QUT, Brisbane

  • International Cultural Management Studies, UB

Professional Registrations

  • Registered Architect ARB NSW 9688

  • Registered Architect COAC Barcelona
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Specialist Training

  • Aboriginal Cultural Awareness - Ngungwulah

  • Closing the Gap Cultural Awareness - DBE DPLH WA

  • Dadirri Ancient Aboriginal Mindfulness - We Al-li

  • Begin with Earth - Wayapa Foundations

  • Connection to Country Ancient Practices Yoga Teacher Training

  • Permaculture Design Course, Fair Harvest, WA

  • Aboriginal Reconciliation Action Plan Representative for Design and Built Environment WA

  • Kakadu National Park cultural guiding accreditation, Charles Darwin University

PROJECTS & TESTIMONIALS

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PROJECTS & TESTIMONIALS 〰️

every journey towards country begins with a single act of listening

If this speaks to something in you, we’d love to hear from you — whether you have a project in mind, a question, or are exploring how to bring Country more meaningfully into your work.

info@honouring.com.au
M: 0468 317 794

Lead Aboriginal Cultural Advisor
Nik Wheatley
Nominated Architect
Cristina Aranzubia - ARB NSW 9688

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