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Where home meets health: the rise of resi-medi neighbourhoods

As we grapple with the dual pressures of a housing crisis and an ageing population, a unique architectural hybrid is emerging: the medical-residential complex. It’s not just a trend; it’s a potential paradigm shift, a lifeboat in the challenging landscape of modern urban living.

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Five key challenges for the future of healthcare design

Healthcare systems worldwide are undergoing profound transformations, driven by the need to improve efficiency, sustainability and patient outcomes. While every country faces unique challenges, five key themes are emerging as universal trends: digitalisation, care in the community, predictive and preventative medicine, decarbonisation, and flexibility and adaptability.

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Recommendations for Brisbane’s cultural future

Why performance is the untapped lever that could transform Brisbane into a world-class cultural city.

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From commutes to communities: Human-centred design in transport-oriented developments

When thoughtfully designed, transport-oriented developments (TODs) – those clusters of homes, offices, and public spaces orbiting train stations and bus hubs – promise something radical: they can redefine – not just how people move across cities – but how they thrive.

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Can thoughtful design transform the healing experience?

Design is reshaping mental health care, fostering spaces that embrace a whole-person approach. These facilities prioritise not just the patients but also their families and carers, creating a connected network of healing and support.

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Three cities, three metros: The changing role of urban transport design in Australia

Australia’s new metro projects are reshaping more than just transit networks; they’re reimagining how urban areas link vital corridors, strengthen communities, and embed First Nations heritage into the heart of our cities.

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Evolving R&D facilities — what’s next?

Precision medicine, AI-powered discoveries and looming patent expirations on top-selling Big Pharma drugs are shaking up the life sciences industry. To meet these changing demands, research and development (R&D) facilities will have to evolve quickly.

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Genuinely different: How Arup’s new Brisbane workplace is changing the future of work

Arup’s new workplace on Yuggera and Turrbal Country, Brisbane, Australia, explores new territory in sustainable office environments for a hybrid-working world.

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The path to climate-resilient and healthy cities is paved with plants

As cities grapple with the growing challenges of climate change and public health, integrating nature and biodiversity into urban environments is crucial. Here, we reveal ten essential pillars of city-wide nature restoration.

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Inside Hassell’s commitment to biodiversity-driven design

September is Biodiversity Month, a time to reflect on how design can advocate for our natural world. As biodiversity declines globally, the environmental consequences are severe. At Hassell, we’re committed to reversing this trend by creating environments that restore local ecology.

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A toolkit for inclusive transport: Exploring the three pillars of co-design

How do you create an equitable transport experience for commuters with complex needs? Take a look at how we embedded co-design in the Cross River Rail project on Yuggera and Turrbal Country in Brisbane, Australia.

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Everyone needs an address: solving the housing crisis

Our Making More Homes roundtable and installation at Perth Design Week highlighted Australia’s housing crisis and demonstrated the potential of collaboration to drive meaningful change.

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Transforming forgotten waterfronts into vibrant public spaces

How do you transform a forgotten urban waterfront into a thriving destination that helps cities become more resilient to climate change? Yuru Ding, Researcher at Hassell, explores six characteristics driving successful waterfront developments.

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Designing for the divergent mind

Embracing inclusivity fosters environments where everyone thrives. Senior Associate Hannah Galloway shares our top ten principles for crafting play spaces that cater to neurodiverse children.

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Fewer desks, more togetherness: introducing our latest studio design

The design for our Brisbane studio supports creative collaboration and team connection.