Commercial Design
Articles
Translating design intent with Klaro’s manufacturing-led approach
In an industry where design intent is often diluted by value management and procurement pressures, Klaro Industrial Design positions manufacturing as a creative ally – allowing commercial interior designers to deliver unique pieces aligned to the project’s original vision.
Workplace
CIVILIAN and Bankston together again – in an NYC workplace
The New York headquarters of haircare brand, Amika, has been designed by Civilian as the antithesis of a standard business hub.
Workplace
Foster + Partners completes major commercial and transport projects in Sydney
Foster + Partners has recently delivered two significant projects in Sydney, working across both commercial and public transport infrastructure.
Edit
The ultimate commercial furniture and lighting guide, from Milan
We visit the top stands at Rho Fiera to select the best commercial products released in Milan. Add to this Q&As with Jaime Hayon, and a kaleidoscopic capture of colour and texture: all in the Exclusive Milan Edit, courtesy of INDESIGN.
Project
Colouring outside the lines: This year’s Dulux Colour Awards winners
The Dulux Colour Awards 2023 has once again celebrated the audacious and sublime use of colour in architecture and design. We bring you the debrief on this year’s winners.
Events
The ottoman, the lounger and the table: 3 outdoor designs from grazia&co
Outdoor entertaining and lounging spaces are king, with vistas into gardens calling for a considered and design-led approach. We speak with grazia&co’s Grazia Materia.
Project
Future-focused and ready for business: LAAB Architects in Hong Kong
Designing for function, form and the experiential, LAAB Architects has achieved a new vision for the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in a project that is both sophisticated and progressive.
People
Licking the local competition: Studio Roam
While Perth’s Studio Roam chooses to stay consciously small in practice, its vision is big, and its joint ventures lead to even larger outcomes.
Magazine
Indesign #88 presents new landscapes for learning
The ‘Education Outlook’ issue of Indesign magazine is now on sale! Explore new landscapes for learning, and read our top 10 education design articles.
People
The cinematic yet soft design of Carole Whiting
Carole Whiting is an artistic whirlwind of creativity, and the interiors she’s crafted have to be seen to be believed.
News
It’s here! HAY hits the streets of Melbourne with a Fitzroy flagship
Newly opened, HAY marks its 20th year in business with a new Australian flagship in Fitzroy, Melbourne. Here’s everything you need to know.
People
“Like a lolly shop for designers”: The story behind HOW.’s new showroom and rebrand
Celebrating 10 years with a rebrand and new showroom opening HOW.’s CEO, Paul Howard, shares his vision for the business.
Products
Delicious design: Furnished Forever serves up Waffle
Emphasising the differences between hard and soft surfaces, the geometric planes of the Waffle’s upholstered grid offers a satisfying squish of comfort.
Project
61 Robinson is an office building with a hotel vibe
Brewin Design Office’s assiduous renovation of 61 Robinson turns an uninspiring and disjointed lobby into an elegant, harmonious and uplifting space.
Articles
5 mins with Sebastian Herkner and Blume
In this intimate chat with Sebastian Herkner, German designer of international renown, we learn about his love for camping, the craftsmanship essential to his work, and his Blume collection for Pedrali.
Project
Corporate amenities are something else in ANZ Open House
Together with ANZ, Foolscap Studio has reinvented corporate amenities through the highly detailed, bespoke and materiality rich fit-out of ANZ Open House.
Ideas
Simon says we ought to be thinking outside the CBD
Simon Pole, global design director at Unispace, says that the CBD has had it too good for too long. As workplace designers, this is our moment to look beyond the office towers.
Project
Instagram-worthy interstices complete this HK retail interior
In Hong Kong, Bean Buro rejuvenated common areas of a trendy APM shopping mall to appeal to its social media savvy habitués.
Project
Insta-worthy amenities complete this Hong Kong retail interior
In Hong Kong, Bean Buro rejuvenated common areas of a trendy AMP shopping mall to appeal to its social media savvy habitués.
Ideas
What’s workplace design got to do with office dynamics?
Hybrid working puts the pressure back on the individual to expertly communicate and perform within a team of dispersed personnel. How can workplace design help to enhance office dynamics?
Project
10 pet friendly workplaces that deserve design kudos
Bringing your pet to work day may have once been a novel idea, but there’s mounting evidence to say that pet friendly workplaces could be the way forward.
Project
When design brings workplace culture to life
Inspired initially by the groundbreaking Google HQ, workplace culture has risen steadily as a priority on the agenda of businesses since the beginning of the internet age.
Project
Employee health and wellness rules all at Market Lane
From its basement bike racks to its rooftop meeting pods, Market Lane by Elenberg Fraser fulfils a craving for greener pastures among its health-driven workers.
Project
Steve Leung Design and McDonald’s unlikely partnership
The fast-food chain’s CUBE stores by Steve Leung Design in China kick off a refresh of its outlets.
Events
The World of the Workplace
Work is integral to our lives – it sustains and informs us and ensures connection with colleagues and the broader community, if not the globe, and The Work Space category in the 2021 INDE.Awards showcases the very best in workplace design.
Edit
Capturing the essence, culture and design evolution of five iconic places in the Silestone® LOFT Collection
Capturing the essence of five iconic cities, the new Silestone® Loft Collection takes you on a worldwide journey of inspired urban living.
Project
This curated experience is a destination in itself
Making a statement of creativity, Studio IAAD has designed a project that is both beautiful and on brand and becomes a journey of discovery.
Project
McGrath Double Bay does WFH a bit differently
Blending commercial and residential design in a way that we don’t see everyday, McGrath Double Bay by The Unlisted Collective presents a new paradigm of home office, being that it’s inverted.
Project
Piccolo House by Wood Marsh is everything and more
Wood Marsh shows us how placemaking is done via Piccolo House, a new mixed use building in South Melbourne for local boutique property developer, Piccolo.
Project
Pinsent Masons’ new home away from home
A new workplace by Design Theory ticks all the boxes in style and amenity and, referencing the surrounding landscape, it is right at home in the city of Perth.
Finishes
Brickworks x Adam Goodrum bring back the breeze block
As original as it is functional, Adam Goodrum brings back the iconic breeze block in Kite Breeze: a homage to Australian living and European manufacturing.
News
Fender Katsalidis and SOM win bid to design Silicon Valley, down under
Fender Katsalidis and SOM’s triumphant design for Central Place, a $2.5 billion commercial development as part of Sydney Tech Central, has been unveiled.
Articles
Australian multidisciplinary studio, SKEEHAN unveils an exciting new identity
Established nearly a decade ago, Tom Skeehan brings purpose and an intuitive personality with the new soul of the SKEEHAN brand.
Project
Commercial buildings and the move to smart technology
The smart technology market is only growing, but this tech isn’t just confined to the home – more and more commercial buildings are embracing the modern advances.
Project
Nendo Creates Tower Veiled In Timber
At Tokyo’s Kojimachi Terrace by Nendo, six of the 11 floors are prised open with landscaped terraces lined with warm timber, while the whole building is wrapped in a veil of timber.
Articles
From flat to fantastic: Monolithic Wall cladding with Staron Solid Surfaces
Eco-friendly, versatile and seamless, Staron makes for a stunning wall cladding option for indoor commercial environments.
News
The A-Z on FRONT.design 2019
Want to know the who, what, where, when and why for the country’s most unique commercial design event? We bring you the ultimate guide to FRONT.design 2019.
News
Register now for FRONT.design 2019
Looking for a commercial industry event that challenges what it means to design better? FRONT 2019 has all the answers.
Ideas
Behaviour And Misbehaviour At Work
For agile to succeed, we need awareness of how people actually work. That means deeply understanding worker behaviour and organisational culture, and managing change to suit.
People
5 Minutes With… Design Haus Liberty’s Dara Huang
We chatted with London-headquartered architecture firm Design House Liberty’s founder Dara Huang about the firm’s new Hong Kong office.
Ideas
Where to next for Australian commercial property?
Some things are best left to the experts. Read on for our round-up of essential reading to understand where Australian commercial property is headed next.
People
INDE.Awards 2019 Prodigy: Studio Esteta
In just three years, Melbourne practice Studio Esteta has established itself as a presence to watch on the Australian design stage. We go behind the scenes to learn what makes these 2019 INDE.Awards’ The Prodigy nominees tick.
People
INDE.Awards 2019 Prodigy: Studio -Gram
There is a design studio in Adelaide that is quickly reshaping the entire design landscape of the city – meet studio -gram. And find out why the practice is one of our Prodigy nominees for the 2019 INDE.Awards
People
Studio -gram pushes design boundaries
There is a design studio in Adelaide that is quickly reshaping the entire design landscape of the city – meet studio -gram. And find out why the practice is one of our Prodigy nominees for the 2019 INDE.Awards
People
Exploring new design narratives with Studio Adjective
Hong-Kong based practice Studio Adjective sees design as a vehicle for storytelling. We look at the duo’s trajectory as they’re nominated as a Prodigy in the 2019 INDE.Awards.
People
Studio Esteta celebrates the beauty in difference
In just three years, Melbourne practice Studio Esteta has established itself as a presence to watch on the Australian design stage. We go behind the scenes to learn what makes these 2019 INDE.Awards’ The Prodigy nominees tick.
Articles
The Shaw Contract Design Awards gives back
How will your work make an impact? Which causes are important to you? The Shaw Contract Design Awards are a chance to make your mark and give back.
Articles
The evolution of ‘modularity’: How commercial furniture systems are responding to new professional behaviours
According to Matt Newell of Business Interiors, “Too often, modularity is seen as a ‘piece of furniture’.” How is the commercial sector reimagining this?
News
Top c-level executives to ASX-listed companies and Government will be at FRONT. Will you?
Getting an elusive introduction to the right person at a large corporation, multinational or Government office can be tricky. FRONT simplifies that process through unique matchmaking technology. And now that you’re in the door, we’ve got tips for you to consider when talking to these heavyweights.
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Want an easier, more pleasurable and definitely more focused solution to networking? I’m glad you asked…
Get ahead of the competition with FRONT’s exclusive, matching event platform. Preregister now to take advantage and get a 360-degree view on the brands, products and people you want to meet!
Events
If You Work In The Commercial Sector, You Need To Know About FRONT!
Register now to attend FRONT in Sydney: the most powerful event driving change in the commercial sector. It’s your chance to connect with the leaders in the new commercial ecosystem.
Events
FRONT Is Coming! And It’s A Wake-Up Call For Anyone Working In The Commercial Sector
Register now to attend FRONT in Sydney: the most powerful event driving change in the commercial sector. It’s your chance to connect with the leaders in the new commercial ecosystem.
People
FRONT Featured Speaker Peter Tonkin on the importance of preserving our built heritage
We catch up with Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Director and FRONT Featured Speaker Peter Tonkin to discuss the evolution of Australian architecture, adaptive reuse, and why preserving our built environment is more critical than ever.
Ideas
Art at work: An insider’s guide to art in commercial design
The integration of art into commercial design and architecture projects can leave a visceral impact. We speak to an art consultant and an art dealer to get an insight on how designers can get the best results for their commercial projects.
News
If you work in the commercial sector, THIS is your wake-up call: FRONT is coming!
Register now to attend FRONT: the most powerful event driving change in the commercial sector and connect with the leaders in the new commercial ecosystem.
Project
Dollar Signs, Deadlines, and Design: What You Need to Know
What’s driving growth in the Australian hospitality and commercial sectors?
Ideas
Here’s what commercial property players can learn from experts in architecture and design
Branding is one of the backbones of contemporary design. How does this translate into commercial property?
Ideas
The definitive guide to workplace generations
Boomers, Millennials, Gen X… here’s what we really mean when we talk about generations in the workplace.
Events
Everything Design Professionals Need To Get In FRONT In The Tech Age
The conversation about technology in commercial and hospitality spaces is only just getting started. Here are the key terms you need to get involved with this critical point in design history.
Ideas
Everything design professionals need to get in FRONT in the Tech Age
The conversation about technology in commercial and hospitality spaces is only just getting started. Here are the key terms you need to get involved with this critical point in design history.
Articles
3 surprising ways to improve ocular health while working
Digital eye strain during work has become the new normal, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Mindfulness aside, ergonomics could be one of the key solutions to improving ocular health. Humanscale has answers.
Articles
The red revolution: Red Energy by Carr Design leaves a distinct mark on the commercial landscape
Is there anything as dynamic as a revolution? Rapid, rambunctious, and radical, revolutions are often over as swiftly as they begin, leaving behind a swirl of rubble to be rebuilt and rearranged into something new. In short: revolutions are great, but they can only last so long.
Articles
Learn from the best with Humanscale Consulting
Humanscale’s Ergonomic Consulting assists organisations with the development and implementation of cost-effective ergonomics programs. Here we discover their unique approach to improving wellbeing at work.
Articles
Schiavello is Bringing Agile Working to the Table
Typically the domain of entire office spaces, the idea of ‘agile working’ is condensed into a single table with Schiavello’s new furniture collaboration.
Articles
Adjusting for comfort: Ushering in a New Age for Australian ergonomics
Does Australia’s approach to ergonomics need to be reassessed? According to the experts at Humanscale Ergonomic Consulting, our Ergonomics Standards is in dire need of critical overhaul.
Articles
Working smarter AND harder: Humanscale Consulting proves the value of ergonomics to a business’ bottom line
How does ergonomics affect economics? Humanscale shows us how improved ergonomic behaviours can improve business performance and individual wellbeing.
Articles
Is there a ‘secret’ to sitting? Do you know the latest ergonomic innovations? We ask the experts: Humanscale
Thanks to advances in technology and new working behaviours taking place across the world, the discipline of ergonomics continues to evolve. Here we talk to the ergonomic experts at Humanscale Consulting to find out how improved ergonomics is creating a new culture of best practice.
Products
Workplaces, They Are A-Changing. CBS Is Bringing The Workplace Revolution To Asia Pacific
Throughout Asia Pacific the workplace revolution is coming full force. We chat to CBS about the changing face of work in our region.
Articles
Workplaces, they are a-changing: And CBS is bringing the workplace revolution to Asia Pacific
We’re definitely at the forefront of workplace transformation, but throughout Asia Pacific the workplace revolution is coming full force. We chat to CBS about the changing face of work in our region.
Articles
How Zgonic is changing the future of work
Zgonic’s monitor arms may be the answer to a rising demand in mobile workspaces today! Let’s explore why.
Articles
What is the power of custom design in the commercial market?
As lead times shorten and competition among our commercial clients is rising, leading brands prove that custom design is more important than ever.
Articles
From A to Zgonic: designing for a healthy workplace
You’re an intelligent and efficient worker, so why should your task furniture be any different?
Project
Sophistication over size at Norton Legal
Being small in size doesn’t mean quality or sophistication needs to be sacrificed as we discover in this petite commercial project – Norton Legal by Dreamer.
Articles
Get Up Off Of That Thing! Designing The Millennial-Proof Workplace
Here’s why designers need to think more intelligently about promoting movement for the millennial end-user.
Project
Futurespace Breaks Traditional Barriers At Savills’ New Sydney Workspace
Designed by Futurespace, the design strategy for Savills new Sydney digs was influenced by ABW methods, allowing for the breakdown of both physical and communication barriers to enable a more coherent, collaborative, team-accessible workplace.
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’.
Articles
5 Mins With… Bates Smart’s Brenton Smith
On the eve of his promotion, Bates Smart Director Brenton Smith speaks on the recipe for creative intelligence that keeps the practice at the top of its game.
News
SID17: Did You Make it To B2 District? …Cos It Was Amazing
At Sydney Indesign’s B2 District, we put a spotlight on our industry’s local heritage – its people, its achievements, and its brands. B2 was all about fostering a culture of appreciation for the unflagging passion that underlies the Australian architecture and design industry… And this year’s exhibitors totally nailed it! See why…
People
A Restructure For Team Wilkhahn Asia Pacific
Wilkhahn Asia Pacific announces a pivotal restructure of the responsibilities within the senior management team to better serve the needs of the growing Asia Pacific region.
Articles
Why ‘Paperless’ Might Be A Pipedream
Paper was there on desks in the world’s first office, and it’s there on desks around the world today, still! The ‘paperless’ debate continues to wage war, but we want to know if we’re not looking at going ‘paperless’ in the right way
Project
Analogue Tech is Making a Comback: Ansarada Chicago by THOSE Architects
What happens when we take the ‘tech’ out of office design? Analogue business technologies are on the rise again.
Articles
It IS Easy Being Green!
It’s totes official! Pantone’s colour of the year has been announced! Greenery has officially been named the colour of 2017. And we couldn’t be more chuffed with the choice.
Project
Tailor-Made: PDG Headquarters by Studio Tate
Inspired by the subtle sophistication of a bespoke suit, Studio Tate’s design for PDG’s Melbourne office is a perfect fit down to the finest detail.
Articles
Fresh off the press! Krost’s 2018 catalogue inspires and informs
The Krost 2018 catalogue is here and wants to help take your project to the next level! Here we guide you through their comprehensive portfolio of product for 2018.
Project
Why Your Next Project Might Need Lasers
Designed by primary design team FJMT, 200 George employs sophisticated digital design through their collaborators AR-MA to stunning effect, capitalising on the hybrid skills of technology-native architects.
Articles
Organic Workspaces: The Future of the Workspace
To what extent can the workplace be an evolutionary environment? Haworth sees the future of the workspace as ‘organic’ by necessity, and offers a range of capabilities to put flexibility within reach.
Articles
Your Latest Digital Resource for Specifying + Designing
Haworth has launched a new site intended to be a one-stop home for specifiers looking for the best for their projects.
News
High-Tech + High-End: Tomorrow’s Officescape
How is high-technology and luxury helping redefine the working world?
News
New Year, New Home
Ringing in 2017 with brand new digs, Krost hosted the local A+D industry for the launch of their new showroom. Thanks for the memories guys!
Ideas
Education Hits the Road in Uganda
A multidisciplinary team in Kampala will transform the urban landscape with MatatArt, a mobile educational arts facility.
Articles
5 Decades, 5 Hits : A Playlist for 50 Years in Design
This year, Schiavello celebrates 50 years in design. A truly homegrown success story, IndesignLive is proud to present Schiavello: 5 decades in 5 songs.
Articles
The Role of Catalogues: The A+D Marketing Story
Recent research shows that no other media compares with the reach of catalogues’ increased population and strong distribution networks.
Articles
What Can Executives Teach Us?
Orgatec reminds us that design plays a decisive role in leadership and performance. But what can we learn from leadership, today?
Articles
Asia Pacific and The Office: How to Crack the Market
The Asia Pacific region continues to develop at an alarmingly fast rate. What might this new chapter in economic history mean for the A+D community?
Products
The Lure of Innovation: Orgatec 2016
Wilkhahn’s stand at Orgatec 2016 drew huge crowds with products that showed the brand’s consistent push for innovation in workplace furniture.
People
Which Famous Faces are Roaming the Halls at Orgatec 2016?
Couldn’t make it to Cologne this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Check out the Top 6 Famous Faces we’ve spotted at this year’s Orgatec, on the ground.
Articles
BuzziSpace + Zenith Interiors: The Science of Sound
For Belgian company BuzziSpace, silence and style go hand-in-hand. Along with Zenith Interiors, BuzziSpace is committed to rethinking the management of noise in our workspaces – leading the charge of acoustic engineering in product design.