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Highlights from Stockholm Design Week 2025

Highlights from Stockholm Design Week 2025

From bio-based innovations to circular design, this year’s fair redefined the role of materials in shaping the future of interiors as sustainable materials and a thoughtful approach to the impact of design on our world took centre stage.

Wingates sets the legal grounds for Anthony Harper

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.”

Comment: Designing for community harmony in mixed-use urban renewal

Comment: Designing for community harmony in mixed-use urban renewal

“The primary objective is to mitigate noise at the source” – this comment piece by Daniele Albanese, Head of Acoustics APAC, Cundall delves into how this pre-emptive solution can be soundly integrated.

Fabulous Fanuli reinvigorated by RIZEN

Fabulous Fanuli reinvigorated by RIZEN

RIZEN Atelier has created an exceptional retail experience for Fanuli that shines a bright light on all things design.

Sustainability Summit Panel #4 – Building Healthy Homes for Wellbeing

Sustainability Summit Panel #4 – Building Healthy Homes for Wellbeing

Health and wellbeing have become key pillars in modern residential building design. As more people recognise the importance of living in spaces that promote physical and mental health, architects and builders are prioritising features that enhance wellbeing.

Shangchen Bathhouse is a sensory exploration of wellbeing

Shangchen Bathhouse is a sensory exploration of wellbeing

Shangchen Bathhouse, conceived by Wei Zhixue for WUXING YOUXING SPACE DESIGN, goes beyond problem-solving, delving into the infinite possibilities of sensory exploration.

Radiating warmth and wellness in Byron Bay

Radiating warmth and wellness in Byron Bay

Comma Byron is a bathhouse where wellness and creativity converge in a space that anticipates every need and sparks the senses.

Cox Architecture’s new Adelaide studio unveiled

Cox Architecture’s new Adelaide studio unveiled

Cox Architecture is proud to showcase its new Adelaide home at 57 Wyatt Street, nestled in the heart of the CBD.

Hassell and GBCA on social value in the built environment

Hassell and GBCA on social value in the built environment

Building on a recent research paper, Helen Bell and Dr Brett Pollard discuss how social value is defined, its potential pitfalls, and why it matters.

Five guides to address wellbeing woes in architecture

Five guides to address wellbeing woes in architecture

Researchers have created a series of guides to support wellbeing for architects, after a survey found architecture workers had a lower-than-average quality of life compared with Australia’s general working population.

BLP marks $658m healthcare project milestone in Sydney

BLP marks $658m healthcare project milestone in Sydney

BLP announces the topping out of Health Infrastructure’s $658m Sydney Children’s Hospital Stage 1 and Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre building.

Sydney Water’s rejuvenated headquarters is an urban watering hole designed by GroupGSA

Sydney Water’s rejuvenated headquarters is an urban watering hole designed by GroupGSA

Drawing on the concept of a watering hole as a gathering place in nature, GroupGSA has rejuvenated Sydney Water’s headquarters located in Parramatta.