HDR’s appointment of acclaimed transdisciplinary designer Mark Gazy as civic principal demonstrates the company’s goal to develop innovative city-shaping infrastructure. Gazy has tallied 25 years of experience in mixed-use, residential, commercial, education and urban design. His deep knowledge of the design industry will equip the HDR team to develop human-centred and wellness-focused spaces that enliven […]
The luxury hospitality design practice borrowed inspiration from Melbourne’s constantly evolving arts and cultural scene to develop this urban retreat. The Ritz Carlton – which opened on 23 March – occupies the top 17 floors of Australia’s tallest hotel, the 80-storey-high West Side Place located on the corner of Spencer and Lonsdale Streets in the […]
Collingwood-based IF Architecture completed the fitout of the newest edition to the beloved Standing Room franchise in the cosy heart of Fitzroy North. The Standing Room franchise was born from owner Thomas Kelly’s craving for high-quality coffee on his Melbourne University campus. He opened the first cafe in 2013 on Melbourne University’s Parkville campus, and […]
The trio of renowned design and consultancy firms are developing the Canberra Theatre Centre into a multi-event and all-access space. This project – which will rely on consultations with First Nations communities – is the launch-pad project to place Canberra’s civic and cultural district on the map as a globally recognised arts precinct. The remodelling […]
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