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Ideas
Better work environments for everyone
Angela Ferguson is focused on creating workplaces that support and benefit everyone, and her new practice, NeuroHaven, is leading by example.
Ideas
High achievers: The PhD route for interior design
Investigating the process of a Reflective Industry Practice Model PhD Architecture and Design at RMIT University, we discover just what is involved and how the course influences those who participate.
Workplace
Stephen Minnett launches Next Workplace
Our Editor, Alice Blackwood, speaks with Stephen about what’s next, and what businesses and their leaders are grappling with in today’s ever-evolving workplace culture.
News
Breaking: Stephen Minnett departs Futurespace
The departure of Stephen Minnett from Futurespace sets the stage for new opportunities and Futurespace’s next evolution, states the architectural design studio.
Project
Could this be the mecca of all workplaces? The Works by Futurespace
Reece Group’s new offices in Melbourne, aptly named The Works, carve out a very future-forward vision for working life. Take the tour with Indesign and Jan Henderson.
News
25 of the world’s most transcendent designs: Now on show at Cult
Launched last night in Sydney, Cult presents Cult Design Icons. An exhibition curated by Australia’s top design influencers, it is a comprehensive celebration of design at its most timeless and transcendent.
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.
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.
Articles
Circular Logic: Gavin Harris’s new collection for Designer Rugs
“I like the circular form – it’s soft but controlled.” In collaboration with Designer Rugs, Gavin Harris pushes the geometric and creative boundaries of a circle.
News
HURRY Last days for Peoples Choice voting for Best of the Decade categories in the 2020 INDE.Awards! Closing soon.
Now is the time to have your voice heard and make a difference by voting for your favourite projects in the People’s Choice award for, Best of the Decade I The Living Space and Best of the Decade I The Work Space. You have until 22 May to make a decision, cast your vote and participate in the 2020 INDE.Awards.
News
Which Projects Are Your Best of the Decade? Vote Now!
In this milestone year, the INDEs are looking back at the best homes and workspaces from the past decade. Now it’s time to have your say through People’s Choice voting!
Events
Which Projects Are Your Best of the Decade? Vote Now!
In this milestone year, the INDEs are looking back at the best homes and workspaces from the past decade. Now it’s time to have your say through People’s Choice voting!
News
On the Town!
From Futurespace’s famous client party to a restaurant opening and an intimate fine dining experience – here’s what’s been happening in the industry. Have you been out and about on the town?
Ideas
Home vs. work: What if as much design attention was given to our workplaces as is given to our homes?
In a culture obsessed with ‘fast design trends for the home’, workplace design expert Angela Ferguson asks what if we gave as much thought to the design of our offices?
Project
Somewhere over the rainbow: The Benevolent Society by Futurespace
A rainbow-coloured palette – a symbol of hope and optimism – strengthens The Benevolent Society’s culture and encourages a sense of identity and place at its new national hub.
Ideas
“Workplaces in the 21st century are high-performing sanctuaries”
We live in a 24/7 world. What does this mean for the future of workplace design? Veteran workplace interior designer Angela Ferguson shares her observations.
People
WATCH: Wilkhahn x Orgatec 2018
From agile, to the latest tech advancements and a complementary design approach – hear from design leaders at Orgatec 2018 as they share workplace insights while on the Wilkhahn stand.
News
Celebrating the tenth annual Futurespace client party
2018 saw the tenth anniversary of the Futurespace client party – a celebration of design, thoughts and ideas.
Events
INDE.Awards 2018 Gala: The Night That Brought APAC A&D Together
‘Community’ was the dominant theme at the INDE.Awards 2018 Gala in Singapore. It was a celebration of outstanding design, architecture, material and culture as well as an opportunity to knit together a stronger fabric for our regional industry.
News
INDE.Awards 2018 Gala: The night that brought APAC A&D together
‘Community’ was the dominant theme at the INDE.Awards 2018 Gala in Singapore. It was a celebration of outstanding design, architecture, material and culture as well as an opportunity to knit together a stronger fabric for our regional industry.
News
Where is the best office in the region? Well … here it is!
Asia Pacific boasts some of the world’s leading commercial environments. But is there one that truly stands out as an exemplar? The INDE.Awards says YES!
Project
Who came out on top? Presenting your INDE.Awards Winners for 2018
The wait is over! Couldn’t make it to INDE.Awards Gala on 22 June in Singapore? Don’t fret! Here are your official 2018 winners …
Project
Where Is The Best Office In The Region? Well … Here It Is!
Asia Pacific boasts some of the world’s leading commercial environments. But is there one that truly stands out as an exemplar? The INDE.Awards says YES!
News
Meet the first ambassadors for FRONT 2018
With FRONT shaping up to be an unmissable event for more than just designers, we meet the first round of ambassadors for the newest event to hit the market.
Ideas
Design for social impact the focus at the 60th Good Design Awards Australia
Among a glittering crowd at the Sydney Opera House, it was the products designed to change people’s lives that became the centre of attention at the 60th annual Good Design Awards Australia.
Ideas
5 agile workspace designs we love
Agile workspace design is a term thrown around a lot – but when it’s done well it can truly transform a space into a productive and charming workplace.
Ideas
A first-class welcome: Designing client experiences
Coming straight out of the latest issue of Indesign is a story that sets the tone for the magazine, and it’s all about the shifts in workplaces. Futurespace’s Angela Ferguson and international design icon Tim Kobe open our world up to new possibility.
Ideas
The Hottest Projects of 2017
Which projects were the ones that had you inspired and enthralled in 2017? With the year coming to an end we thought it was time to recap the best of the best.
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.
Dissections
PwC Melbourne by Futurespace
The old-school ‘client showroom’ is in desperate need of a shake-up – but where to start? Designed by Futurespace, PwC’s new Melbourne headquaters is purpose-built to break down traditional barriers between staff and clients. The results are extraordinary.
News
SID17: What Went Down At The Venue?
Global design fairs usually occupy dull exhibition halls, where besuited visitors trudge down rows of same-same stands. SO. BORING. This is why every year at Sydney Indesign, we turned things up a notch at The Venue: one location with one enormous lineup! And it was truly stellar…
Articles
Chatting With Futurespace’s Gavin Harris on Designer Rugs, Futurespace’s PwC Fitout, and His Creative Process
As Design Director of Futurespace, Gavin Harris is one of Australia’s most in demand and renowned creative designer minds. We caught up with him following his Designer Rugs Mindscape collection, and his work on Sydney’s PwC Barangaroo office project…
Products
The Agile Zone: AstraZeneca’s New Zoned Work Space
This global science-led pharmaceutical company has adopted agile thinking for their new Sydney base, designed by Futurespace.
Events
Design for Tomorrow
Without a doubt, design innovation is opening new doors to the way we live, work and play. Come 29 June, leaders of the industry will be gathering at the Design for Tomorrow master conference in Bangkok to hear the latest ideas that are expanding the limits of possibility.
News
Say ‘Hi!’ To Your 2017 Launch Pad Jury
The 2017 Launch Pad Australia Jury is ready to judge you! And they are keen to uncover the next big thing in emerging Australian design – could that be you?
Project
Futurespace’s Education Centre Offers Pre-Schoolers a Seamless Transition
The role of A+D in the early childhood education sector is becoming increasingly crucial. But, in what can be a high-stress environment for child and parent alike, how have we responded to ensure that our youngest end-users can experience confidence early in their educational career?
Articles
Cisco Systems Office by Futurespace and SCA Design
Futurespace and SCA Design help Cisco Systems get agile
Project
INTERACTIVE JOURNEY
A holistic vision for the creation of flexible, sophisticated spaces creates a training facility that integrates astute design with effortless technology.
Project
WOTIF BY FUTURESPACE
Layering a vibrant, travel-themed aesthetic over a richly historical canvas, futurespace have fused old and new to create an inviting, flexible work space.