collaboration
Workplace
The office as a stage: Wilkhahn x Indesign
A recent gathering hosted by Wilkhahn brought designers together to discuss flexibility, technology and the changing role of the workplace.
Workplace
From floorplate to cityscape
M Moser Associates has reimagined DuPont’s Shanghai R&D Centre as a network of connected neighbourhoods, using local references and workplace strategy to support collaboration, flexibility and future growth.
Project
Woods Bagot reimagines its very own Sydney studio
Woods Bagot has completed the refurbishment of its Sydney studio, delivering a purpose-built creative environment designed to reflect a collaborative culture and signature design thinking.
Project
One Two Five by Hub expands flexible work in Perth
A 10,000-square-metre flagship by Hub Australia and Hassell at Brookfield Place reframes the co-working office as a hybrid of workplace, events venue and lifestyle destination.
News
Design stewardship with John Walsh
Following his appointment as Principal at Plus Studio’s Sydney office, architect John Walsh speaks with us about design culture, integrated typologies and why stretching the brief is often where the most meaningful outcomes emerge.
News
DKO strengthens leadership across architecture, interiors and landscape
DKO announces senior promotions across architecture, interiors and landscape, reinforcing leadership growth across Australia and Asia-Pacific.
Project
Inside Surry Hills Village
Seven years in the making, the new Surry Hills Village is here with doors open and crowds gathering.
News
Australia’s 2025 national landscape winners
Community, Country and climate were centred at the 2025 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) Awards in Lutruwita/Tasmania on 21st October.
Project
Bundarra unites heritage and modern design
Smart Design Studio and Those Architects combine landmark and workplace in Bundarra, a Surry Hills gateway blending old and new.
News
The Commonwealth Association of Architects marks 60 years of design collaboration
Celebrating six decades of architectural excellence, the Commonwealth Association of Architects launches a year-long campaign.
Workplace
A workplace designed for a rapidly changing profession
Law is one of the oldest professions in the world but Architectus’ new design for Ashurst Sydney’s workplace at 39 Martin Place reflects and responds to contemporary shifts.
Workplace
Davenport Campbell: Forget ‘future-proof,’ because your workplace is about to perceive, adapt and evolve
Davenport Campbell’s Neill Johanson shares insights from WORKTECH25 and the impact of AI on the workplace experience.
Project
The material and the maker: How the Indo Pacific’s best designers are using timber
What happens when the Southern Hemisphere’s best design talents meet the Northern Hemisphere’s best timbers?
People
In good hands: Bankston and Sans-Arc Studio put collaboration to the test
At a time when collaboration is often leveraged as a vehicle for brand amplification rather than a genuine exchange of ideas, Bankston and Sans-Arc Studio offer a compelling rejoinder.
Products
Tom Fereday and Zenith Design Studio’s latest collaboration is an ode to natural materials and contemporary design
The latest in this long standing collaboration is a lounge collection that is a fresh interpretation on some of design’s most loved movements.
Products
A stone centrepiece – CDK Stone’s Selection Centre is a hub for designers
CDK Stone’s new Selection Centre is crafted specifically for the design community, providing a dedicated space for architects, designers and specifiers to explore, collaborate, and take clients on an immersive journey through premium natural stone.
Project
Quiet, please: The only pod we’ll ever need is here
Herman Miller’s Bay Work Pod isn’t just about creating a cosy nook amidst the expanse of an open office – it’s about fostering a genuinely inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to do their best work. Could this be the pod that finally gets it right?
News
Two-day gathering to explore First Nations design
UNSW Galleries is set to host ‘barangga: First Nations Design Gathering,’ a two-day event focused on integrating Country into public art on October 25-26th.
Workplace
Collaboration, connectivity and adaptability with Geyer and Valmont
At the heart of this workplace design for Richard Crookes Constructions’ (RCC) is a visual and functional anchor that houses collaborative and utility areas, ensuring adaptability for future demands.
Events
Crossing hemispheres with hardware
New York design studio, CIVILIAN, has teamed up with Bankston Architectural to create the new collection, Hemispheres.
Project
Collaborative laboratories at the ANU with Hassell
Canberra’s Australian National University has a new facility in the Hassell-designed Research School of Physics. It’s taking science into the future and a new era of capability.
Project
Designing on Country: Trent Jansen on practice and collaboration
Design that speaks many languages is to be treasured and enjoyed. Trent Jansen tells a story of design collaborations and connections through his work on Country with friends and artists who bring the perspective of First Nations people to the fore.
Articles
Beauty as function: Herman Miller’s first collaboration with Gabriel Tan
The new Luva Modular Sofa and Cyclade Tables present two unique studies in organic, modular design that expand Herman Miller’s diverse portfolio.
Workplace
DesignOffice x The Commons: Seamless collaboration to create co-working spaces with character
The Commons has been providing co-working spaces since 2016 and, following collaboration with DesignOffice, has two fresh sites in prime Sydney locations. We spoke to The Commons founder, Cliff Ho, and DesignOffice co-director, Damien Mulvihill, about using local touches to balance function and connection.
Articles
Modern seating with a classic twist
The humble stacking chair receives a contemporary facelift with the new Aula chair by Wilkhahn.
Ideas
Shaking up workplace experience with Future X Collective
Future X Collective, the latest venture from Futurespace, brings together a range of consultants to optimise workplace experience.
Project
Finlaysons fitout comes complete with a fresh perspective
In designing Finlaysons Lawyers’ new Adelaide headquarters, Hames Sharley balanced a quintessential paradox of interests faced by conservative practices in the contemporary world: the need for collaboration versus confidentiality.
People
Meet Natalie Busch – HASSELL’s new principal
The newly appointed principal at HASSELL believes that designers have a social responsibility to create sustainable, healthy places for the next generation.
People
The State of UX Design in Australia? Nick Bannikoff and Carlo Giannasca In Convo
Nick Bannikoff and Carlo Giannasca explain why they’re on a mission to build a strong community of experiential designers here in Australia.
Articles
5 Minutes With … Oliver Baxter!
Just returning home after 30 days travelling to workplaces throughout the Asia Pacific region, Oliver Baxter shares his insights on the global status of collaboration and the future of the working world.
Products
“I Don’t Know How To Feel About This”: Eames x Uniqlo
The Eames Office just announced a collaboration with Japanese fashion house UNIQLO, a global clothing apparel brand with over 1,000 stores worldwide, on its new collection celebrating the work of Charles and Ray Eames.
People
5 Mins With… Scott Compton, Warren And Mahoney
Using references from the much-lauded film The Usual Suspects and award-winning TV series Mad Men to unpack this subject for his readers, Scott argues that the best lead designers are those who can use an ‘invisible hand’ to guide their teams. We spoke to Scott about his thoughts on the design process and the importance of the ‘invisible hand’.
Project
The Value Of Material Narrative: IVE Group Sydney By Hot Black
Homebush West marketing agency IVE Group recently engaged Hot Black to create their 900sqm workplace with the intent to embrace and celebrate the company’s design ethos within the literal fibre of the environment.
People
5 mins with… Charles Wilson on the Zaza sofa for King Living
The Zaza sofa is the latest classic and comfortable product to emerge from the ongoing partnership of Charles Wilson and King Living.
People
What Does ‘Sensory Space’ Really Mean, And Why Is It Becoming A Valuable Currency In Design Culture?
Melbourne-based design duo, Melissa Chen and Kayoko Kubo of MI.KA Studio lift the veil on this increasingly abstract concept.
People
Singular or Collaborative Genius?
Can design still be thought of as the fruit of a singular creative genius? According to Scandinavian Business Seating, today’s complex web of technical and design considerations requires a new mode of intense collaboration.
People
Creativity Has An Economy: Dowel Jones
Meet Dale Hardiman and Adam Lynch, the designers behind Melbourne-based studio Dowel Jones who are fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
People
STOP! Collaborate and Listen: Craig & Karl
Assumed long-distance relationships were a recipe for heartache and angst? Clearly you haven’t met Australian graphic designers Craig & Karl; collaborating across the world with brands like Apple and Chanel – and all remotely!
People
Going Solo: Formerly the ‘Edwards’ in Edwards Moore, Ben Edwards establishes his very own Eponymous Studio.
Yes, you heard right, Ben Edwards has established a new practice and it’s everything we hoped it would be.