December 20, 2021
Situated in Adelaide’s historic suburb of Kensington, Pembroke Middle School is an innovative, multi-storey education facility spanning over 6,544m2. Designed by Grieve Gillett Andersen, the space features three distinct neighbourhoods: Art, Science and Technology. Centred around a light-filled atrium as its town square, this school brings to life the idea of a “learning village”.
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.
October 10, 2021
COVID-19 has put wellbeing at the top of everyone’s priorities and this comes to the forefront now more than ever when it comes to workplace design. The pandemic is reshaping the future of the workplace, and while it is difficult to predict in our ever-changing environment, at least the comfort level of employees can begin…
August 5, 2021
There is perhaps no more important space to harness the power of good design than in that of education. When children have a positive experience of education at an early age, it inspires and stimulates them, and can ignite a passion for learning.
August 3, 2021
Architect: AJ+C Project: Urbanest Student Accommodation, NSW, Australia Segment: Education Product: Carpet Tile: Human Nature, Urban Retreat, On Line. LVT: Textured Woodgrains Sydney is one of the world’s most attractive cities to live in. Welcoming a large number of students to its range of educational institutions that are looking for a home away from home,…
August 3, 2021
Architect: Gray Puksand Project: Greenway Views Seniors’ Living Village, ACT, Australia Segment: Education Products: Carpet Tile: World Woven 1m x 1m. LVT: Woodgrains – Antique Light Oak, Ash Walnut, Chestnut, Dark Walnut. Stones – Cool Marble Project Size: 16,905 sqm Gray Puksand’s design for LDK Healthcare and Cromwell Property of Canberra’s Greenway Views Seniors’ Living…
July 21, 2021
Architect: Built Ink Project: Educational Facility for the Sero Institute Perth Headquarters, Australia Segment: Education Products: Carpet: NY+LON Streets™ LVT: Level Set Collection – Natural Woodgrains Project size: 765 sqm Designed and constructed by Built Ink, this project required a tightly budgeted refurbishment of a 1970s’ decrepit showroom into a funky and immersive space to…
July 14, 2021
The reason hotels have such a diverse range of spaces is due to the wide array of needs of different guests. If designed well, all atmospheres and desired moods can be catered for within a short distance from one another.
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…
As a leading figure in biophilic design, Oliver is working with global modular flooring manufacturer Interface to raise the awareness of the benefits of design inspired by nature. A prominent thinker in the architecture industry and owner of Heath Design Ltd, Oliver is also a writer and TV presenter.
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