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Full of surprises: Afterpay by The Studio* Collaborative

Full of surprises: Afterpay by The Studio* Collaborative

Afterpay by The Studio* Collaborative is modelled as a destination for a non-traditional workforce of young, engaged, tech-smart individuals.

Fender Katsalidis’ new landmark for Parramatta Square

Fender Katsalidis’ new landmark for Parramatta Square

Parramatta’s design-led urban renewal has reached another milestone with the completion of the $320 million commercial building, 32 Smith Street.

Gensler puts its sensitive, sustainable stamp on Hanoi

Gensler puts its sensitive, sustainable stamp on Hanoi

More than an exploration in form, Gensler’s Viettel building pushes forward ideals of open and collaborative working and environmental responsibility.

Architectus’ boutique new build in Sydney’s CBD

Architectus’ boutique new build in Sydney’s CBD

Not many commercial buildings in Sydney’s CBD can boast a 2020 completion date. But one boutique office building, situated at 275 George Street, forged through to cut the ribbon and stake its future in shifting sands.

Employee health and wellness rules all at Market Lane

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.

Botanicca 3 is a reflection of place

Botanicca 3 is a reflection of place

Gray Puksand’s Botanicca 3 project takes inspiration from the surrounding landscape with a palette and form that speak of place in a most hospitable fashion.

Making Olderfleet Young Again

Making Olderfleet Young Again

Blending the old with the new, Grimshaw’s latest project with Carr is a beacon of architectural expression that sits perfectly within the city skyline.

Retail roll call: David Jones and Country Road Group HQ

Retail roll call: David Jones and Country Road Group HQ

Six major Australian labels, two buildings, one unified workplace… how does it work? Heidi Smith of Gray Puksand gives us the scoop on David Jones’ and Country Road Group’s stylish new Melbourne headquarters.

A refreshing Queensland workplace: Mirvac HQ, Brisbane by Peddle+Potter

A refreshing Queensland workplace: Mirvac HQ, Brisbane by Peddle+Potter

What defines the Queensland vernacular and how does it permeate into a workplace fit-out? Local studio Peddle+Potter (P+P) brought a truly refreshing design to life.

Blue-sky thinking: Woodside Perth by Cox and Unispace

Blue-sky thinking: Woodside Perth by Cox and Unispace

As the ‘well’ movement gathers momentum, we see numerous workspaces re-skinned as colourful, enticing work-life centres. But just how well do these workplaces deliver on the promise? Enter, Woodside.

WOWOWA creates a golden workplace

WOWOWA creates a golden workplace

What happens when you mix an investment company with George Calombaris’ hospitality group? Monique Woodward of WOWOWA walks us through the golden columns and industrial interpretations that have tamed this challenging warehouse tenancy.

Creating an island: Microsoft Place by Gensler

Creating an island: Microsoft Place by Gensler

In bringing 2000 Microsoft staff into a single location, Gensler has deconstructed the typical working model. Taking its client into unchartered territories, the design team envisaged a new working landscape that moves beyond the corporate norms to embrace ‘island’ life.