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Designing the daily rituals of work, hospitality and health

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.

Phillip Mathieson discusses his career, influences and design approach on the podcast

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.

Sydney Fish Market: Roundtable podcast with 3XN, BVN and ASPECT Studios

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.

The Commons opens hospitality-led workspaces in Sydney and Melbourne

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.

GUBI CEO joins the podcast during a visit from Europe

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.

Landscape architecture under the microscope

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.

Mim Fanning on art, travel and the state of interior design

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.

A milestone conversation with David Hicks

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.

Smac! Shona McElroy’s story in design

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.

Civic activation at 55 Collins Street

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.

Four architects discuss the NSW Housing Pattern Book

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.

Cult’s Richard Munao on Stories Indesign

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.