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Stepping into Singapore: Humanscale HQ marks APAC expansion

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.

Eames Demetrios on continuity and innovation as he visits Australia

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.

“We wanted the building to spark interest and character on the street”

“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.

Gray Puksand transforms workplaces into learning spaces

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.

Bundarra unites heritage and modern design

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.

Hassell research on returning to the office: Are mandates working?

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.

“I don’t think we ever imagined it would be as successful as it is”: Ivan Harbour returns to Barangaroo

“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.

The changing workplace and why it demands good design

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.

CIVILIAN and Bankston together again – in an NYC 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.

Architectural asset management

Architectural asset management

In Auckland, Wingates designs a new headquarters for a specialist investment firm focused on future growth, biophilia and collaborative work.

A workplace designed for a rapidly changing profession

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.

Quantum precision: Architectus designs Q-CTRL’s Sydney HQ

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.