Different coloured tape is marked out on a concrete floor in thick orange and thin white. The tape is marking out the dimensions for a house. A woman in blue clothing in lying on markings for the bed and looking at the camera.
WA Museum Boola Bardip

Big Life - Small House
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A thought-provoking installation looking at housing in Australia  

70% of Australian households have at least two spare rooms; that's 3.5 million extra bedrooms across Australia. So, how much personal space do we really need?

With millions of spare rooms but not enough homes, let's challenge traditional thinking. Experience it firsthand at Big Life-Small House – an interactive, visual comparison the Boola Bardip City Room. Walk in someone else's space for just a few minutes, rethink housing in Australia, and share your thoughts on what housing should look like in Australia. 

How much do we want, how much are we prepared to share, and how much do we need to live comfortably?

Partner: Hassell Studio

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