The Commons
Events
Tom Kundig joins the podcast in Sydney
The renowned American architect stopped by to record a STORIESINDESIGN episode with Timothy Alouani-Roby, delving into his philosophies of design and the landscapes that inspire his work.
Workplace
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.
Ideas
Phillip Mathieson discusses his career, influences and design approach on the podcast
In this STORIESINDESIGN conversation, architect Phillip Mathieson discusses his formative personal experiences and his residentially focused work out of Sydney.
Project
Sydney Fish Market: Roundtable podcast with 3XN, BVN and ASPECT Studios
Fred Holt, Catherine Skinner and Louise Pearson join Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons to discuss Sydney’s new fish market just weeks after its grand opening.
Project
The Commons opens hospitality-led workspaces in Sydney and Melbourne
The Commons opens new Sydney and Melbourne locations by DesignOffice, blending hospitality, design and community.
Events
GUBI CEO joins the podcast during a visit from Europe
Arranged with the assistance of Cult, Marie Kristine Schmidt joins Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons in Sydney.
Ideas
Landscape architecture under the microscope
Phillip Withers joins the podcast to discuss landscape design in relation to Country, place and European notions of control, as well as his part on the Habitus House of the Year 2025 Jury.
Ideas
Mim Fanning on art, travel and the state of interior design
The Mim x Tim show: Miriam Fanning of Mim Design joins Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons in Melbourne to discuss art, design on television, interior design and more.
Ideas
A milestone conversation with David Hicks
The Melbourne-based interior designer is celebrating his eponymous practice’s quarter-century. He joins Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons during a flying visit to Sydney to discuss this milestone and much more.
Events
Smac! Shona McElroy’s story in design
From a Paddington studio to the streets of Paris, with the odd Irish rural pub in between, the founder of Smac Studio shares her inspiration in design.
Workplace
Civic activation at 55 Collins Street
Grimshaw has completed a revitalisation of Collins Place, adding new layers to an already historically and architecturally rich site in Melbourne’s CBD.
Events
Four architects discuss the NSW Housing Pattern Book
In this episode of Stories Indesign, architects from Studio Johnston, Sam Crawford Architects, SAHA and Carter Williamson discuss their involvement in the recently launched NSW Pattern Book.
Furniture
Cult’s Richard Munao on Stories Indesign
The founder and managing director of iconic Australian furniture brand Cult joins us on the podcast to discuss his journey through the world of commercial design.
Project
The Commons’ ambition to reshape the wellness conversation
In an era where the demands of modern work often clash with the need for restoration, The Commons Health Club in Melbourne sets a new precedent.
Workplace
Foolscap Studio’s (Roman) Forum
In Cremorne, Foolscap Studio has completed Forum – a co-working space that finds inspiration in some Classical archetypes.
Events
Vinu Daniel, UTZON Lecturer, joins us on Stories Indesign
Fresh from the Australian Architecture Conference, Vinu joined Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons in Surry Hills to discuss vagabond architecture, linear practice, mud and more.
Ideas
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.
Ideas
Stories Indesign with architect turned artist, Bruce Rowe
In this podcast episode, Timothy Alouani-Roby sat down with Bruce Rowe in Melbourne to talk about his move from professional design practice into the world of art.
Workplace
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.
Events
Stories Indesign: Our new podcast is here!
Expect unscripted, intelligent conversation with people from across the design community in our exciting new podcast.
Ideas
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.
Project
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.
Workplace
DesignOffice x The Commons: Seamless collaboration to create co-working spaces with character
The Commons has been providing co-working spaces since 2016 and, following collaboration with DesignOffice, has two fresh sites in prime Sydney locations. We spoke to The Commons founder, Cliff Ho, and DesignOffice co-director, Damien Mulvihill, about using local touches to balance function and connection.
Project
The Commons South Yarra is everything your home is not
The Commons South Yarra is a seriously fun rendition of a co-working space by Foolscap Studio, intent on delivering amenity you can’t get at home.
Ideas
Quantifying human-centered design: Cliff Ho from The Commons
Cliff Ho, CEO and co-founder of co-working group The Commons, pens a think piece that looks at the world of design thinking and how designers can use their talents for better design outcomes.