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Zenith: 70 years young!
Zenith marks the incredible milestone of seven decades, celebrating as well as looking to the future.
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The butterfly workplace
A new workplace by lyth Design for ChrysCapital in Mumbai is both creative and original and enhances the everyday working life through its innovative design.
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Indesign x Wilkhahn: Melbourne, where are you working?
Our latest collaboration saw a range of designers come together at Wilkhahn’s Melbourne showroom for a discussion on the workplace dynamics specific to the Victorian capital.
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Per atria ad astra
In the very heart of Sydney’s CBD, 1 Elizabeth is a vast civic-scale project that integrates workplace design, transport infrastructure, event spaces, and hospitality around some dramatic void spaces.
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Seidler, Nervi and fjcstudio walk into an office tower
Set within hallowed architectural surroundings amidst the ghosts of Harry Seidler and Pier Luigi Nervi, fjcstudio’s new Sydney home brings geometric clarity and a spirit of creative exchange to a challenging workplace fit-out.
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Softness balanced with boldness in Technē’s lobby fitness fit-out
The very first SFIDI fitness and wellness centre is a cutting-edge interior architecture fit-out designed to add impactful new life to the lobby of Melbourne’s Rialto Towers.
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Adaptive reuse in WA turns teachers college into workplace
Spaceagency Architects complete executive offices for the Prendiville Group through the restoration and conversion of the State Heritage-listed former Fremantle Technical School Annex.
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“It’s a privilege to be able to support”: OFFICE works with Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
The Melbourne-based, not-for-profit practice has designed a new fit-out and outdoor gathering space for the Victorian Aboriginal Healthcare Service.
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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.
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Comment: Why the most valuable workplace connections are built offline
Davenport Campbell’s Neill Johanson argues that, in a hybrid era, the office is no longer justified by attendance alone.
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“Renewable real estate”: Wrapping up Melbourne Design Week with FK
FK hosted a standout Melbourne Design Week event with a panel on adaptive reuse and renewable real estate at 500 Bourke, featuring previous contributor Nicky Drobis and our editor as moderator.
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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.
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Some special commercial pieces from Salone del Mobile
Milan Design Week means more than lounging in luxury and the latest in bathroom beauty. We pull out a handful of exciting commercial furniture highlights.
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Designing the daily rituals of work, hospitality and health
The Commons has recently opened two new sites in Melbourne designed by DesignOffice — and this time, they include comprehensive health amenities.
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A COX carnival of colour in the workplace
A bold approach to colour aims to balance flexible workspace functionality with convivial areas of connection in this Sydney office by COX Architecture.
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Comment: Four design principles pushing beyond the office in 2026
As 2026 gathers pace, Davenport Campbell Principal Neill Johanson argues that the people-place-process nexus in workplace design just won’t cut it any longer.
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New FK-led research bolsters the importance of adaptive reuse in workplace design
FK’s Nicky Drobis takes us through a recent poll of 1,000 office workers across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane that suggests a preference for reuse – despite an ‘awareness gap’.
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Designing your very own studio calls for only the highest standards
Hammond Studio has completed its own workplace in Sydney, placing great emphasis on collaborative technology, light and of course high-quality detailing.
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The Great Room expands Sydney footprint with design-led flagship
The Great Room by Industrious opens a design-led flagship coworking space at One O’Connell Street, blending hospitality and flexible work.
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The world of work in 2026 according to WORKTECH
With its Academy report, WORKTECH sets out some predictions and reflections on the workplace in 2026.
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Mangrove garden: Bean Buro reimagines corporate culture in Hong Kong
Bean Buro transforms a financial office into a biophilic workplace using local art, hospitality design and wellbeing-driven spaces.
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A lick of blue to welcome you – 440 Collins St designed by Studio Tate
A lobby upgrade of 440 Collins St demonstrates how a building’s street-level spaces can be activated to serve many purposes.
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CBRE Sydney workplace by Bates Smart reimagines the office experience
CBRE’s new Sydney workplace elevates the working life and celebrates design that is all style and sophistication.
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Simple Living Passage completes HAS design and research’s Simple World series in Hefei
The Simple Living Passage marks the final project in the Simple World series by Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee of HAS design and research, transforming a retail walkway in Hefei into a reflective public space shaped by timber and movement.
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Stepping into Singapore: Humanscale HQ marks APAC expansion
Humanscale’s new showroom is about the modern workplace, with ergonomic excellence, sustainable design and architectural heritage in Singapore.
Events
Eames Demetrios on continuity and innovation as he visits Australia
He’s the Director of Eames Office and an all-round creative polymath – and Eames Demetrios has just been in our region with Living Edge.
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“We wanted the building to spark interest and character on the street”
Kiri Morgan, Director at Nightworks Studio, talks to us about the New Zealand practice’s very own new production space at Lawson St.
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Gray Puksand transforms workplaces into learning spaces
Gray Puksand’s adaptive reuse of former Melbourne office into Hester Hornbrook Academy’s new City Campus shows how architecture can support wellbeing, connection and community.
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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.
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Hassell research on returning to the office: Are mandates working?
‘The Mandate Mirage: 2025 Workplace Futures Survey’ is a new report by international design practice Hassell, revealing that the real drawcard for attracting employees to the office in-person is choice.
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“I don’t think we ever imagined it would be as successful as it is”: Ivan Harbour returns to Barangaroo
The Senior Design Director at RSHP reflects on Barangaroo South Masterplan during a visit to Sydney marking ten years since the completion of the first phase.
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The changing workplace and why it demands good design
With Steelcase having reopened its refreshed WorkLife Showroom in Singapore this year, we spoke to Navedita Shergill about some key workplace macro shifts identified in their research.
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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.
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Architectural asset management
In Auckland, Wingates designs a new headquarters for a specialist investment firm focused on future growth, biophilia and collaborative work.
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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.
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Quantum precision: Architectus designs Q-CTRL’s Sydney HQ
Architectus’ new headquarters for Q-CTRL addresses complex technical requirements while creating an enjoyable place to work.
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Two brands, one workplace: Studio 103 and McCormack in Melbourne’s CBD
The shared Melbourne office brings together Studio 103 and McCormack in a dual headquarter that doubles as a showcase of materials and craft.
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Ace: A smarter way to sit, stand and work
Krost’s new Ace height-adjustable system challenges convention with the world’s thinnest column profile, engineered for design-led workspaces.
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Behind the Brand with Marcel Zalloua
From Valmont to GEYER VALMONT, Marcel Zalloua walks us through some of the milestones of what has been a fruitful, busy career in design.
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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.
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Sydney’s multipurpose urban courtyard
Tzannes has completed work at The Brewery in Sydney’s Central Park, marking the culmination of an internationally significant adaptive reuse project.
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A workspace with many views: Mim Design’s in King’s Counsel
Mim Design and Konstance Zaharias collaborate to design an interior for a unique context: the chambers of a King’s Counsel in Melbourne.
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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.
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“A sense of ease in the workplace”: Hub Australia Martin Place Q&A
Brad Krauskopf, CEO & Founder of Hub Australia, tells us about Hassell’s design for Hub Australia Martin Place.
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Moments of material reuse magic as Hassell designs Arup’s Brisbane office
Reuse, resourcefulness and material transformations bring unexpected stories to Arup’s new Brisbane office, designed by Hassell.
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WORKTECH25 Sydney with Architectus
Architectus Principals Simone Oliver and Patricia Bondin are set to speak at WORKTECH Sydney this year, so we asked them for some sneaky early insights on workplace design.
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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.
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Seidler-inspired office warmth
Taking cues from Harry Seidler’s materials and curving corridors as well as luxury hotels and hospitality design, GroupGSA has completed a new suite of offices in Sydney.
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“Design for the range, not the average”: Workplace design with Dr Nigel Oseland
The workplace strategist and environmental psychologist was in Sydney earlier this year to give a talk at Haworth on the fallacies of the ‘average’ in workplace design.
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Working on the banks of the Derbarl Yerrigan
The Hub, Australia’s largest private workspace operator, has 16 locations across the country. Their newest site – designed by Architectus and Hassell – puts Perth’s unique context front and centre.
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Foolscap Studio’s (Roman) Forum
In Cremorne, Foolscap Studio has completed Forum – a co-working space that finds inspiration in some Classical archetypes.
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Hints of New York in Hammond Studio’s Sydney office renewal
Global e-commerce tech company ROKT has a revitalised, art-filled workplace in Sydney thanks to Hammond Studio’s reuse-focused design.
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Comment: The potential of story-telling in understanding neurodiversity
Davenport Campbell’s Anneke Alberto and Kathryn Marshall comment on the fallacy of averages in workplace design.
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More than just a transitional space: Perth’s Palace Tower receives the Woods Bagot treatment
Woods Bagot has completed a lobby refurbishment inspired by the historic architecture of the Palace Hotel.
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A new door opens for Kokoda Property
This office design by Carr reflects the brand’s identity, with a strong focus on functionality and refinement.
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“A comfortable and cosy space” by Studio Tate
Settling in to its new Sydney address, Addisons offices by Studio Tate are composed, light filled and easy to be in.
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Spatial alchemy: Smac Studio’s stylish real estate office
The brief for the Ray White boutique in Rose Bay required the esteemed studio to think outside the intimately sized box, creating a design where every detail counts.
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A renewed home for Grimshaw
With the launch of its renewed studio in Melbourne, Grimshaw displays expertise in creating a sophisticated and elegant space that is just the place for staff and clients to work and meet.
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Touring The Commons with Foolscap Studio
We visited The Commons’ recently opened, heritage-rich York Street site in Sydney’s CBD with the team from Foolscap Studio.
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Seek and you shall design
The story of how Gray Puksand’s design team crafted their very own office in Melbourne.
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Designing spaces for work and life
The office is no longer just a place to work. In an era defined by collaboration, creativity, and connection, workspaces need to encompass so much more. At the forefront is Actiu.
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Workspace oasis
Moving from the busy city to its tranquil suburbs, Ahmedabad-based Studio Saransh has crafted its very own workplace that prioritises connection to nature.
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Harbour views and high-end timber touches in this executive office fit-out
Hammond Studio’s fit-out for an exclusive North Sydney workplace draws on Italy for inspiration to craft a modern and sophisticated executive office.
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Perfect simplicity on show
Homing in on the experiential, HAS design and research has once again conceived a retail space that transports the customer to another, more wonderful, ethereal world.
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Twelve outstanding office projects
From grand corporate settings and extensive adaptive reuse to smaller boutique projects, here are a selection of workplace projects that caught our eye in 2024.
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Wingates sets the legal grounds for Anthony Harper
In this New Zealand workplace design by Wingates, Anthony Harper were “keen to evolve their working environment as the world evolves as well.”
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MillerKnoll and Pergo put on celebrations in Bangkok
The global leader in design and innovation, formed from the merger of Herman Miller and Knoll, recently hosted an exclusive event to mark a milestone in its partnership with Pergo.
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Blending domesticity and commerce
Led by Kart Projects and brought to life within an existing warehouse space, the new HQ for Studio Mass needed creativity, flexibility and a nuanced interplay between both digital and physical places of connection.
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Frosted with history
Wingates’ design of Greenwood Roche is sensitive to the history of the building without feeling overly nostalgic or heavy-handed.
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Don’t demolish Flemington Estate, says OFFICE – ‘Retain, Repair, Reinvest’
Australia’s only not-for-profit architectural practice, OFFICE, is supporting the residents of Victoria’s housing estates in their fight to save their homes and communities.
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A departure from conventional corporate environments
Architectus has designed new interiors for Allianz with an astute understanding of the modern workplace, where architecture, nature and technology converge to create an agile environment.
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Sledgehammer Games’ headquarters “deviates from the cold, minimalist look often associated with tech workplaces”
An environment that invites its occupants to escape the banality of the outside world and lose themselves in a space that is equal parts fun, functional and finely crafted.
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French Blue, steel and stone: Functional office beauty by Those Architects
Resonant colour, rich materiality and thoughtful spatial planning create a highly functional and beautiful office for BresicWhitney in Mosman, Sydney.
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The Big Calm: 2024 Workplace Futures Report by Hassell
We speak to Dr Daniel Davis, Hassell Head of Research and author of a recent landmark piece of workplace design research.
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“A space that affects all the senses:” Bates Smart and MillerKnoll create a holistic workplace in Melbourne
A new holistic workplace design typology is achieved thanks to collaboration and customisation.
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The keys to Carr’s workplace fit-out
From building selection to amenities, circulation and materiality, Carr’s fit-out for law firm Russell Kennedy is a comprehensive piece of workplace design.
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Aldwin Ong on CCD’s expansion to Singapore, AI integration and hospitality design
This insightful interview reveals how CCD Singapore plans to lead the luxury design industry through design innovation and adoption of AI technology in creating unique user experience.
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Top design brands to watch at Orgatec 2024 in Germany
Orgatec 2024, happening this week in Germany, is set to be a pivotal event bringing cutting-edge innovation and workplace design trends into focus.
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Video: Mass timber on the rise with Arup in Perth
Perth’s first timber hybrid office tower is complete, designed by – and home to – Arup in Western Australia.
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Fabulous Fanuli reinvigorated by RIZEN
RIZEN Atelier has created an exceptional retail experience for Fanuli that shines a bright light on all things design.
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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.
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Once upon a time in Rosebery
Notable for its adaptive reuse and retail presence, Rosebery Engine Yards is a landmark mixed-use project in Sydney’s inner south.
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Walking the line between office and gallery
Is it an office or a gallery? Perhaps it is both as Design ni Dukaan crafts its magic for a new workplace design.
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The Eames Institute of infinite curiosity
The Eames Institute channels a legacy of great design to create their new office space in Richmond, California.
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Behind the Brand with Cliff Ho: From television to creative co-working
Cliff Ho, co-founder and CEO of The Commons, is next up in our series spotlighting aficionados across the design industry.
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Breaking Ground at DOK Design Aesthetic Experience Center
The DOK Design Aesthetic Experience Center effectively conveys the practice’s capabilities to clients, drawing on both residential and commercial design to provide a tangible, experiential space.
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Long life, loose fit: The ‘chameleon architecture’ of 151 Toorak Road will evolve and adapt
Making a statement in South Yarra, 151 Toorak Road by Bird de la Coeur Architects is both sustainable and adaptable as a design for today and the future.
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Residential luxury at the office: Kay & Burton HQ by Powell & Glenn
Powell & Glenn designed the Kay & Burton headquarters to key into the warmth of residential homes the brand represents.
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Much more than four walls and an office: Flack Studio adds cafe and reading room at The Commons
Designed by Flack Studio, Commons Coffee on Wellington Street is the latest addition to the portfolio of the increasingly popular co-working space.
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From rags to riches: A colourful, heroic workplace
The collaboration between Jost Architects and Brahman Perera, shortlisted at this year’s INDE.Awards, creates a convivial workspace reflecting the outlandish character and devilment of creative agency, HERO.
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Past and future at Maitland Administration Centre
Maitland Administration Centre is rooted in principles of accessibility and community in the workplace.
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AD-APT: Deep floorplates and adaptive reuse with Woods Bagot
Matt Stephenson, Principal at Woods Bagot New York, discusses a number of adaptive reuse approaches for deep floorplates.
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Te Kaha: From reuse to mixed-use at One Queen Street by Warren and Mahoney
Warren and Mahoney’s mixed-use project in Auckland is approaching full occupancy, with big plans across hospitality, workplace, retail and more.
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BAR Studio revives heritage
An iconic Collingwood building has been repurposed by BAR Studio into a collaborative and convivial workspace, for a creative roster of tenants to share.
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An exemplary working environment: Deloitte by Hassell
Deloitte’s new Australian Headquarters takes the working environment to the next level for staff and visitors alike and does it on a grand scale in Sydney.
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“A perfect example of the design of the future”: Patricia Urquiola and Mater in Milan
We spoke to Ketil Årdal, CEO of Danish green-tech design brand, Mater, as they unveiled the Alder collection at Milan Design Week.
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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.
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Behind the brand: Art and design with Alexandra Guglielmino
In our series spotlighting aficionados across the design industry, we spoke with Alexandra Guglielmino, who leads the Art Advisory team at Bluethumb Art Gallery.
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Pillars of workplace design and campus master-planning in India
Focusing on facade and green design, this pair of office blocks is designed to meet the most contemporary demands of workplace design.
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Carr completes the ‘future office’ for Salta Properties in Melbourne
Lacquered in warm timber tones and complemented by high-quality furniture and fixtures, the new HQ for Salta Properties is a home away from home.