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In-depth Q&A on AI with Woods Bagot’s Jet Geaghan, part one

In-depth Q&A on AI with Woods Bagot’s Jet Geaghan, part one

Artifical Intelligence is the topic of the day in the design world. Whether it fills you with excitement, dread or something in between, it’s a crucial time to tackle the issues at hand with nuance and depth. Timothy Alouani-Roby met with Woods Bagot associate and tech advocate, Jet Geaghan, to discuss in this first of two parts.

Precinct in the park: The magnetic workplace at Darling Quarter South Building

Precinct in the park: The magnetic workplace at Darling Quarter South Building

Darling Quarter South Building represents the cutting edge of workplace design. It’s collaborative, campus-like and defined by fluid connections.

Agent for change: SJB’s Adam Haddow in profile

Agent for change: SJB’s Adam Haddow in profile

Once the domain of the ‘starchitect’, architecture has become a much more inclusive and accessible practice, with people like SJB director Adam Haddow leading the way.

Armadillo makes #2 on AFR BOSS Best Places To Work List

Armadillo makes #2 on AFR BOSS Best Places To Work List

Armadillo has just placed second in AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List 2023. We take a peak at the global company’s newly opened Melbourne showroom.

“People want meaning in their work”: The architecture of employee ownership with Make and Meld

“People want meaning in their work”: The architecture of employee ownership with Make and Meld

Employee ownership comes in many different forms and there is certainly no one size to fit all. It’s a growing trend, especially in design firms overseas, so Timothy Alouani-Roby spoke to some of those blazing the trail in Australia.

“The most successful projects are those that reflect an authentic culture”

“The most successful projects are those that reflect an authentic culture”

Featured in the new Indesign magazine, now on sale, Warren and Mahoney’s Melbourne studio has been conceptualised through strong cultural narratives. Principal Daryl Maguire shares how the practice led with heart to achieve a symbiotic response that also met key workplace objectives.

What makes your workplace so magnetic? Indesign’s Workplace Special Issue asks and answers

What makes your workplace so magnetic? Indesign’s Workplace Special Issue asks and answers

Our annual Workplace Design Special Issue is on sale. Indesign #89 draws together myriad conversations around the evolving workplace, and presents them in a beautifully designed, insight-filled edition that celebrates everything you love about print!

AI editorial: It’s not the <em>what</em> but the <em>how</em>

AI editorial: It’s not the what but the how

AI is one of the big talking points across the world of architecture and design right now. In this first part of a series of pieces exploring the topic, Timothy Alouani-Roby comments on the way the debate is being framed and the question of human-AI collaboration.

Ben McCarthy and gohome design new Club Lounging Collection

Ben McCarthy and gohome design new Club Lounging Collection

A spectacular new furniture release is here. With a recent launch event in Sydney, gohome is celebrating the new collection of lounges, ottomans and tables created by award-winning designer, Ben McCarthy.

Spontaneity and collaboration in the place where unicorns work

Spontaneity and collaboration in the place where unicorns work

Adaptable, neurodiverse work settings define this boundary-pushing workplace designed by Geyer for fintech unicorn, Tyro, and its next-gen talent.

Above and beyond: The circularity of Yonda

Above and beyond: The circularity of Yonda

Globally recognised environmental pioneers Wilkhahn are once again taking bold strides forward in the name of sustainability. The award-winning Yonda collection is their magnum opus of design circularity.

Working with character: M&C Saatchi Group by Woods Bagot

Working with character: M&C Saatchi Group by Woods Bagot

A building that came with sumptuous period detail set the scene for a heritage-sensitive fit-out by Woods Bagot for M&C Saatchi Group. Discover jewel-like spaces that put the emphasis on flexibility.