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Adaptive reuse secures new life for Brisbane Therapy Centre

Adaptive reuse secures new life for Brisbane Therapy Centre

Jesse Lockhart-Krause, Director of Lockhart-Krause Architects, tells us about a storied building in Queensland that has now become a functional workplace for a therapy centre.

All plus and no minus: Ian Briggs on the newly rebranded Plus Studio

All plus and no minus: Ian Briggs on the newly rebranded Plus Studio

Director Ian Briggs is one of the longest serving members of the Plus team and – with a milestone rebrand complete and a Sydney event just yesterday – he walks us through the state of play at the practice in 2025.

Growing space: grovve by FARM and WY-TO reimagines youth wellness with design empathy

Growing space: grovve by FARM and WY-TO reimagines youth wellness with design empathy

grovve sets a new benchmark in youth mental wellness design – an empathetic, biophilic sanctuary where mental wellbeing is nurtured through choice, comfort and co-creation.

On healthcare and inclusion with BLP’s Tracy Lord

On healthcare and inclusion with BLP’s Tracy Lord

Healthcare design expert Tracy Lord joins us on the Stories Indesign podcast to discuss her varied inspiration and the need for nuance in her sector.

Architectus’ Ruah Centre for Women and Children marks an Australian first

Architectus’ Ruah Centre for Women and Children marks an Australian first

Architectus has delivered Perth’s new Ruah Centre for Women and Children (RCWC), the first purpose-built facility of its kind in Australia for women and children affected by family and domestic violence.

Comment: Designing for community harmony in mixed-use urban renewal

Comment: Designing for community harmony in mixed-use urban renewal

“The primary objective is to mitigate noise at the source” – this comment piece by Daniele Albanese, Head of Acoustics APAC, Cundall delves into how this pre-emptive solution can be soundly integrated.

BLP comment: Can gender separation support mental health recovery?

BLP comment: Can gender separation support mental health recovery?

Tonya Hinde, BLP Principal, comments on the importance of gender separation in the context of mental health design.

Wellness by design: floor coverings creating healthier indoor environments

Wellness by design: floor coverings creating healthier indoor environments

Designing people-first buildings with flooring that contributes to achieving WELL features in the WELL Building Standard. Works with WELL is a new trademark created by the International WELL Building Institute for use by manufacturers to show when their products align with features in the WELL Building Standard.

A modern beacon of health: Flinders Uni Health and Medical Research Building by Architectus

A modern beacon of health: Flinders Uni Health and Medical Research Building by Architectus

Atop a steep, sloped site at the base of Adelaide Hills, Architectus’ new Health and Medical Research Building (HMRB) stands as a gateway for Flinders University.

Hassell and GBCA on social value in the built environment

Hassell and GBCA on social value in the built environment

Building on a recent research paper, Helen Bell and Dr Brett Pollard discuss how social value is defined, its potential pitfalls, and why it matters.

Precision in practice: Adventist Medical Centre – CWB by Napp Studio & Architects

Precision in practice: Adventist Medical Centre – CWB by Napp Studio & Architects

Adventist Medical Centre – CWB is a pilot project in which a curated medical interior enriches user experience while addressing operational imperatives with precision.

BLP marks $658m healthcare project milestone in Sydney

BLP marks $658m healthcare project milestone in Sydney

BLP announces the topping out of Health Infrastructure’s $658m Sydney Children’s Hospital Stage 1 and Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre building.