
Macarthur Memorial Park sets a new benchmark for how memorial spaces are conceived and experienced in Australia. Designed by award winning Sydney studio, the project moves away from traditional cemetery typologies and instead presents a landscape-led environment that is calm, open, and carefully resolved.


The architecture responds directly to the site. The chapel roof, a defining element of the project, was originally conceived as a series of geometric transformations that create an undulating form reflecting the surrounding topography. This geometry was then refined to integrate north-facing skylights, allowing natural light to enter the chapel from above. The resulting soffit, formed through complex double curvature, creates a soft and continuous interior surface that shifts throughout the day as light conditions change.

This level of design intent extends across the entire project. Spaces are not treated as isolated rooms, but as part of a broader sequence that considers movement, pause, and reflection. Material selection is restrained and deliberate, allowing form, light, and proportion to define the experience.



NOMI was engaged to deliver over 1,000 furniture pieces across the project, supporting both public and private areas within the park. The scope combined off-the-shelf products, customised adaptations, and fully bespoke elements, allowing each space to be resolved with a consistent level of detail.

Rather than imposing a singular product language, the approach focused on aligning furniture outcomes with the architectural intent. In areas of gathering, seating was designed to support flexibility and comfort without drawing attention away from the spatial experience. In more intimate settings, materials and forms were refined to create a quieter, more personal atmosphere.

The scale of the project required a coordinated delivery strategy, from early design engagement through to manufacturing and installation. This ensured that furniture elements were integrated seamlessly into the built environment, rather than applied as a final layer.


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