The Importance Of ‘Life’ In Commercial Spaces

Through the lens of their recent Merck Sharp & Dohme development in Sydney’s Ryde, Davenport Campbell Head of Interiors, Lisa Dinham, explores why a culture of essential elements is important to modern commercial spaces.

BY ryan

September 4th, 2015

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