Dilara Unsalan

Bachelor of Design (Architecture)

My name is Dilara Unsalan and i am a soon to be graduate with a Bachelor of Design (Architecture) degree, bringing a strong educational background in both design and building methodologies. i have previously completed an Advanced Diploma of Building Design at RMIT, where i gained foundational skills in building technology, construction methods and design principles. This program provided hands on experience with industry standard software and practical building knowledge, which laid the ground work for my future studies in architecture.

In my current studies, i have developed a particular passion for sustainability in architecture, focusing on how the built environemnt influences lifestyle and ecological impact. i am motivated by the belief that architceture has the potential to create harmonious interactions between people and their surroundings. my projects often emphasize eco-friendly materials, energy efficiency demonstrating my commitment to an environmentally friendly conscious practices.

i am continually inspired by the idea that thoughtful, sustainable architecture can enhance well-being, foster community, and reduce environmental footprints. through my work i aim to explore new ways architceture can adress global challenges like climate change and urbanisation. with a foundation in building design and a focus on architectural sustainability i am prepared to contribute a fresh perspective to the fielf as i transition into proffesional practice.

Studio 5 - Tracks of Time

BIM - Project 2

Acknowledgement of Country

The School of Design and Architecture respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and knowledge-keepers of the lands, waters and sky that surround us, where we work, learn, create, communicate and make place. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded and this always was and will always be Wurundjeri Country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who continue to make a better world through design.

We extend our acknowledgement to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students, alumni, real-life clients, and knowledge keepers, who have contributed to our own education diversity and growth. We will continue to ensure that staff and students respectfully honour ancestral connection to Country and Place in everything that they do.

We are dedicated to the notion of design to make a better world and we acknowledge that making tools, shaping place, sharing stories, making meaning, wayfinding and collaborating have long been and continue to be both central and integral to First Peoples' cultures. We recognize that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ cultural contributions have continued relevance to design practice and commit to: reconciling ancestries of design and contemporary practice as well as pursuing culturally and professionally appropriate ways to engage with a diverse population of colleagues, industries and clients. In a time of treaty-making and voice we understand that there are overlaps between caring for Country and the sustainable production of goods, services, experiences, products and buildings.

Guided by the principles of respect, reconciliation, and reciprocity we undertake to indigenising and decolonising design practice by dismantling colonial structures and challenging biases that have marginalised Indigenous voices and design.

As students of SoDA you will be given opportunities to both engage with and educate yourself in Indigenous creative practices and cultural protocols through a lens of inclusivity, diversity, respect, mutual understanding, inter-cultural dialogue in all aspects of design practice. Indigenous people have been telling stories, making tools, and connecting to Country through visual media, placemaking and place marking for more than 60,000 years and these practices are part of an ongoing, evolving and live tradition.