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The Drysdale Library design evolved out of careful consideration of the greater context, including conversations with the Wathaurong community and consultation with local residents and key community stakeholders. The building aims to contribute to the ecology of the Bellarine Peninsula incorporating a large natural habitat on the undulating roofscape that funnels into the central courtyard and drops down over the façade facing a public parkland. This natural addition to the library’s collection including local and indigenous planting creating further pedagogical opportunities and a dialogue with the natural surrounds.