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New FK-led research bolsters the importance of adaptive reuse in workplace design

New FK-led research bolsters the importance of adaptive reuse in workplace design

FK’s Nicky Drobis takes us through a recent poll of 1,000 office workers across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane that suggests a preference for reuse – despite an ‘awareness gap’.

A luxury hotel refitted for contemporary use

A luxury hotel refitted for contemporary use

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth gets a facelift, under the deft hand of FK.

On the Move: Key industry and career developments in the first quarter of 2025

On the Move: Key industry and career developments in the first quarter of 2025

The first quarter of 2025 heralded a period of growth and transformation in architecture and design, with practices broadening their influence, experiencing leadership shifts and inaugurating new operations – here’s what you need to know.

Twelve outstanding office projects

Twelve outstanding office projects

From grand corporate settings and extensive adaptive reuse to smaller boutique projects, here are a selection of workplace projects that caught our eye in 2024.

Repurpose with purpose: FK at 500 Bourke Street

Repurpose with purpose: FK at 500 Bourke Street

The $160 million transformation of 500 Bourke Street in Melbourne’s CBD has revitalised a 1970s Brutalist icon, originally designed by Godfrey & Spowers.

A river-inspired tribute reshaping Melbourne’s skyline

A river-inspired tribute reshaping Melbourne’s skyline

Seafarers’ intricate façade, designed by FK, is set to leave a lasting legacy on Melbourne’s urban fabric.

Comment: FK on designing hotels for the modern age and redefining their place within communities

Comment: FK on designing hotels for the modern age and redefining their place within communities

Angela Biddle, Principal and interior designer at multi-disciplinary international design firm FK, comments on how hotel design is evolving.