About Us

Reminding Humans of Their Place in the More-Than-Human World

TERRAIN is an initiative that creates playful physical and digital spaces to remind humans that they are embedded in a more-than-human world. We believe that reconnecting with our ecological context is not just important – it's essential for reimagining our relationship with the living systems we're part of.

Our Story

TERRAIN exists both as a digital shop and as a physical space in Fitzroy (Ngár-go) on Wurundjeri Woiwurrung Country. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate and pay our respects to Elders past and present. Their ongoing connection to Country continues to inspire our work.

Located at 101-103 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, our space functions as an ecologically oriented bookshop, gallery, and studio. It's a place where ideas about interconnectedness, ecology, and our more-than-human relationships come alive through carefully curated literature, exhibitions, and community gatherings.

How We Curate

Our collection of over 1,200 titles explores the interconnectedness between humans and environment across categories including Society, Earth, Spirituality, and Technology. We select books that challenge anthropocentric thinking, celebrate ecological wisdom, and offer new ways of understanding our place within living systems.

We're proud stockists for specialized ecological publishers like Cthulhu Books (Institute for Postnatural Studies) and other independent presses doing vital work at the intersection of ecology, philosophy, and culture.

Community & Collaboration

TERRAIN is more than a bookshop – it's a gathering place for ecological thinking and action. We host film premieres, exhibitions, talks, and events that bring our community together around shared questions about how we live on this planet.

We actively support ecological restoration through our connection to Bioassembly projects, believing that ideas and action must work hand in hand. The books we share aren't just for reading – they're invitations to participate in the ongoing work of ecological repair and reimagination.

Bookshop, Gallery, Studio

Our three functions are deeply interconnected. As a bookshop, we provide access to transformative ecological literature. As a gallery, we showcase work that explores our relationship with the more-than-human world. As a studio, we create space for experimentation, collaboration, and the development of new projects that bridge ecology, art, and community.

Together, these elements create an ecosystem of ideas and practices – a living space where ecological thinking can flourish.

Join Us

Whether you visit us online or in person at our Fitzroy location, you're joining a community committed to remembering and reimagining our place in the more-than-human world. Every book, every event, every conversation is part of this ongoing work.

We invite you to explore, question, and participate in creating the playful, ecological futures we need.

TERRAIN Projects Melbourne Pty Ltd
101-103 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC
Wurundjeri Woiwurrung Country