July 1, 2025
Background The light-filled interiors of the Department of Communities in Joondalup embody design’s transformative potential to cultivate a profound connection with its geographical and cultural context. Designed by State28 Interiors, this compelling space supports the relocation and consolidation of the Department’s Child Protection, Family Services, and Housing staff, facilitating essential client services with care and…
June 30, 2025
Background The mindful transformation of Brisbane CBD’s iconic 93 Edward Street building embodies the reinvigorating potential of adaptive reuse. Brought to life by O’Neil Architecture for Pellegrino Group Australia, the project thoughtfully honours the rich legacy of the corner edifice, while gently modernising its design expression, yielding a timeless, environmentally forward addition to the cityscape. …
August 24, 2023
Where in Australia can you go to witness innovative concepts and creations from architects, designers, and industry professionals? The ICC, Melbourne – home to the much-anticipated 2023 Design Show Australia and ArchiBuild Expo. Taking place from 15 to 17 June, it’s the largest exhibition of its kind and features a diverse range of displays. The…
July 2, 2023
Together, building and construction is responsible for 39% of total global emissions. This is the damage we are doing as stakeholders in the built environment. What as an industry do we need to do to reduce this impact? As proud partners of the Design Show 2023 and global leaders in commercial flooring, Interface is committed…
June 13, 2022
The aim for the design of Interface’s Australia headquarters in Sydney was to create a beautiful and connected environment that improves efficiencies and provides a variety of different areas of work for staff to encourage collaboration. Anchored by Human Centred Design principles, we took the opportunity when redesigning the space to create a space that…
October 14, 2021
Over the last four years we have been investigating the many benefits that a human centred design approach can offer, focusing on human connections to nature through the evolutionary approach of Biophilic Design. Much of what affects whether design is beneficial or not, comes down to our sensory experiences of spaces.
June 24, 2021
Architect: Santelli Architects Project: St John Bosco College, Piara Waters, WA, Australia Segment: Education Products: Human Connections, Near & Far and World Woven Project size: 3,830 sqm Santelli Architects are a WA-based architectural studio whose work spans more than 40 schools for Catholic Education WA. The brief for St John Bosco College was to…
June 24, 2021
Architect: Hassell Project: St Vincent’s Private Hospital, NSW, Australia Segment: Healthcare Products: Urban Retreat Project Size: 5,755 sqm A renowned institution providing healthcare for over 160 years, St Vincent’s Private Hospital underwent an exquisite transformation. Designed by Hassell, the project approximated to $140 million and consisted of two components: a refurbishment of the existing…
July 27, 2020
A chat with Guy Heywood, Chief Operating Officer, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas In recent years, sustainability has seeped into everyday parlance, and the demand for socially and environmentally responsible travel experiences has soared. As a growing number of consumers would tell you, luxurious experiences that are bad for the planet and for people are…
July 1, 2020
It is almost impossible to discuss biophilic design in healthcare without mentioning this 1981 seminal study on recovery times during post operative care after gall bladder surgery by professor Roger Ulrich of Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. This fascinating study investigates whether a view out to nature from their room had any effect on…
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