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Design stewardship with John Walsh

Design stewardship with John Walsh

Following his appointment as Principal at Plus Studio’s Sydney office, architect John Walsh speaks with us about design culture, integrated typologies and why stretching the brief is often where the most meaningful outcomes emerge.

R.Evolution: Plus Studio completes nine-year vision for South Melbourne

R.Evolution: Plus Studio completes nine-year vision for South Melbourne

The final tower in R.Corporation’s R.Iconic precinct demonstrates how density can create connection — through a 20-metre void, one-acre rooftop and nine years of learning what makes vertical neighbourhoods work.

Five years on: What The Pacifica taught us about vertical living

Five years on: What The Pacifica taught us about vertical living

Designed by Plus Studio for Hengyi, The Pacifica reveals how climate-aware design, shared amenity and ground-plane thinking can reshape vertical living in Auckland.

The evolution of Queensland’s interior design

The evolution of Queensland’s interior design

As Plus Studio’s newly appointed Principal, Kate Ockwell discusses how the 2032 Olympics, climate-responsive design and a maturing design culture are reshaping Queensland’s interior landscape.

Reframing the vertical: Lessons from Miami, Doha and the Gold Coast

Reframing the vertical: Lessons from Miami, Doha and the Gold Coast

Following the World Architecture Festival (WAF) towards the end of 2025, Plus Studio Director Michael McShanag reflects on high-rise living from Miami to the Gold Coast.

AIR emerges: Eid Goh launches a new chapter in practice

AIR emerges: Eid Goh launches a new chapter in practice

After more than two decades at Architects EAT, Eid Goh launches AIR, a new Melbourne-based studio focused on adaptive reuse, hospitality and human-centred design across commercial and civic projects.

The future of urban liveability

The future of urban liveability

At Melbourne Design Week, Plus Studio brought together planners, designers and local government voices to unpack the realities of urban densification.

Marella by Mosaic elevates coastal living on the Gold Coast

Marella by Mosaic elevates coastal living on the Gold Coast

Completed in 2025, Marella by Mosaic is a 30-storey residential tower in Broadbeach designed by Plus Studio. The project brings sculptural form, ocean views and hotel-style amenities together in a refined expression of coastal living.

Plus Studio and ICD Property unveil plans for major West End riverside precinct

Plus Studio and ICD Property unveil plans for major West End riverside precinct

Plus Studio and ICD Property have submitted a proposal for a development on Brisbane’s Donkin Street, using a 1.68-hectare former industrial site as a new riverside residential and community destination.

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.