Acacia Remembrance Sanctuary

Modernity Pty Ltd / Bringelly, Western Sydney, Australia

The Itaoui Woodland Park is a Master Plan for a natural burial and ash internment cemetery on a 1 hectare site in Bringelly, Western Sydney. The Master Plan proposed market leading design and management strategies for the long term protection of this unique Cumberland Plain Woodland site. Strategies for achieving this include limiting vehicular movement through the site, the location of a walled garden and facility centre on the previously degraded component of the site and the long term retention of the existing surrounding woodland by employing natural burial practices. Buildings within the walled garden will be 6-green star rated and the site will meet its own power and water requirements using renewable energy together with using grey and black water recycling. The design and management proposals for the Itaoui Woodland Park addresses the changing social aspirations towards death care establishing it as a unique template for cemeteries of the future.

Site Area

1 ha

Services

  • Landscape Master Plan
  • Public Institution
  • Water Sensitive Urban Design [WSUD]

Collaborators

  • CHROFI
  • Alluvium Consulting Australia
  • Northrop Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd
  • BCA Logic
  • Precise Planning
  • GTA Consultants
An overhead view of a landscape design featuring various areas with different colored vegetation, paths, and buildings. The layout includes sections in shades of green, purple, blue, and pink, arranged in a detailed and structured pattern reminiscent of a serene sanctuary with acacia trees.
A serene, modern chapel with wooden pillars and benches is bathed in warm light. People are seated, facing a speaker in front. The open design allows natural light to stream in, casting long shadows. Trees and greenery can be seen outside this sanctuary, enhancing the tranquil setting for remembrance.
An elevated, winding pedestrian walkway extends through a dense forested area. Several people walk along the pathway, enjoying the scenic view of trees and Acacia surrounding them. Sunlight filters through the foliage, creating a serene and tranquil Remembrance Sanctuary atmosphere.
A winding elevated walkway weaves through a dense forest filled with tall trees and lush green foliage. Several people are walking along the pathway, enjoying the natural surroundings and scenic views in this serene sanctuary. The atmosphere looks tranquil and inviting.
A serene park scene with people enjoying the outdoors. A winding pathway with a railing curves through the grassy area, flanked by tall Acacia trees. A person sits on a rock, reading in peaceful remembrance, while others walk along the path, basking in the dappled sunlight filtering through the trees.
A family walks along a curving path surrounded by greenery and trees. A woman holds a young child, and another child walks beside her holding hands. A stone wall lines one side of the path, creating a peaceful sanctuary amidst the natural beauty, where memories are made and cherished.
A tranquil sanctuary with a central reflecting pool, surrounded by blooming Acacia trees and lush greenery. Sunlight filters through the branches, creating dappled shadows. Two people are present: one sits on a bench in quiet remembrance, while the other walks along the pathway.
A modern wooden building with large vertical beams stands adjacent to a serene pond adorned with lily pads, under a clear sky. Surrounded by lush greenery and acacia trees, the sanctuary offers a few people walking by a peaceful and harmonious environment.