BURRUNDI DESIGN STUDIO
“Our passion is to connect designs to Country, Culture and Community”
• Country • Culture • Community
• Country • Culture • Community
Burrundi Design Studio is a 100% Aboriginal owned design agency. We use a Country Centric design methodology to push the boundaries though a holistic design approach, in translating First Nations knowledges and technologies to embed cultural identity into the built environment. We work in partnership with architects, landscape architects, urban designers and artists to produce designs that are uniquely Australian and grounded in Country.
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Theresa Bower
Theresa Bower is a proud Wiradjuri women and director of Burrundi Design Studio, based on the Gold Coast QLD. She has spent the past 15 years’ working in several sectors of the built environment, from architecture, landscape design, art installation, research and academia.
Theresa has a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and a Masters of Philosophy from the University of Queensland, on embedding First Nations culture into the built environment.
As the “Director” of Burrundi Design Studio Theresa’s work pushes the boundaries though a holistic design approach in translating First Nations knowledges and technologies, to embed cultural identity into the built environment. This approach enables a uniquely Australian vernacular to emerge though the design process, one that is grounded in Country.
Founder and Managing Director
Jessica Kane is a researcher of architecture and architectural history. Her research predominately focuses on Aboriginal cultural landscapes and Indigenous lifeways. She has a Master of Architecture and a Master of Philosophy in architecture and has worked as a research assistant at the Aboriginal Environments Research Collaborative, University of Queensland for nine years.
Jess also works as an architectural consultant assisting First Nations people and designers to embed Aboriginal geography into contemporary urban projects. Jessica’s design philosophy is to produce architecture, which is environmentally, economically, socially and culturally responsive and believes that designing with Country is vital to achieving this.
Researcher and Architectural Graduate
Jessica Kane
Design and Engagement ConsultantTabori Tosusu
Tabori is an emerging designer and architecture student whose work is guided by culture, community, and a passion for creating meaningful change. Currently working as a Design Consultant - engagement at Burrundi Design Studio, he contributes to projects that reflect identity, belonging, and resilience through culturally grounded design.
Alongside his design work, Tabori serves as both a Māori and Pasifika Engagement Mentor and a School Engagement Mentor, supporting young people in their educational journeys. Through these roles, he fosters connection, confidence, and cultural pride while strengthening his communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.