pocket billabong, corrimal

 Location: Corrimal
Aboriginal Nation: D’harawal
Completed: 2024

This shared garden between two residences is both private and inviting — a carefully considered space for people, memory, and habitat. Inspired by childhood memories of playing in creeks, the “pocket billabong” features all-native planting and supports native fish, frogs, lizards, and a diverse array of birds and insects. The people who live here enthusiastically share their home with this thriving backyard ecosystem. After a surf or bike ride, they love rinsing off in the outdoor shower and relaxing by the water in this suburban oasis.