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Media April 02, 2023

Dark and grim no more: The architects designing Sydney’s Instagrammable public toilets

Our public conveniences at Turruwul Park, Roseberry, on Gadigal Country in Sydney’s south-east, feature in Sydney Morning Herald’s round up of new and noteworthy, light and airy, architecturally-designed loos that ​‘can take everything the world can throw at them’. Image: Brett Boardman.

Media October 10, 2022

Design-conscious co-working spaces around the world

Our colourful collaboration on Fora Borough in London features in Wallpaper*‘s round up of world-leading co-working spaces. The design creates working spaces that improve productivity and enhance wellbeing, inspired by the energy of nearby Borough Market. As well as purpose-built, flexible place to camp out during the working week, Fora Borough also offers its members the Residents’ bar with roof terraces and Borealis, a Nordic inspired restaurant.

News March 31, 2023

Hassell collaborates on interactive garden design for Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

Don’t miss our diverse, interactive garden showcasing innovative horticulture research created to improve the liveability of our cityscapes — on display now at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, Australia until 2 April.

Media March 30, 2023

UniMelb, Super Bloom and Hassell collaboration designs interactive garden for Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

Our display garden collaboration is billed as one of the major highlights at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS) in Carlton Gardens — a diverse and interactive garden that showcases how innovative horticulture research, landscape and floral design can improve the liveability of our cityscapes. ​“As designers of city spaces and streets, our new approaches show how resilient plantings can also be diverse and beautiful, which will hopefully inspire home gardeners too.” — Principal Jon Hazelwood

Media March 29, 2023

Unrealized Perth designs on exhibition

ArchitectureAU reports on Perth Unbuilt — an exhibition of unrealized designs by some of the city’s most prominent architecture studios on display at WA Museum Boola Bardip. Hassell’s speculative proposal for the redevelopment of East Perth Power Station is one such scheme. Our proposal called for the former power station to be transformed into a gallery for exhibits of Australian Indigenous and contemporary art. The design is characterized by overhangs and cantilevers with ​“rotating and shifting planks” inspired by the cliffs of the WA coastline.

Media March 26, 2023

Making outdoor dining parklets permanent a positive step for Melbourne

As an upside of our Melbourne Metro collaboration, outdoor dining on former parking lanes along Domain Road will continue even once the tunnel project is completed. ​“The scheme was kicked off with free permits that allowed restaurants and cafes to expand onto footpaths, take over on-street car parking spaces immediately outside their business and join with neighbouring outlets to take over shared outdoor spaces. It was an immediate hit… [even] if it meant sitting in a makeshift area previously designated for parking your car, so be it.” Read more in The Age.

Media March 23, 2023

These 3D-printed pavilions are architecture for the anthropocene

“The effects of climate change paired with the mounting accumulation of global plastic waste will undoubtedly change the landscape and scope of architecture in the decades ahead… Noting these challenges, a 3D-printed prototype pavilion designed by architecture studio Hassell, in partnership with 3D-printing studio Nagami and creative collective to​.org, propose utilizing a material that isn’t dwindling, but mounting in availability with every passing day.” Read the article in Design Milk.

Media March 22, 2023

Perth Unbuilt: See what the city’s landmarks could become in a parallel universe

Our unbuilt scheme that reimagines East Perth Power Station as a contemporary art gallery features in a new exhibition that presents bold visions for urban evolution at Boola Bardip WA Museum. According to principal and head of design Mark Loughnan, Hassell volunteered the design to highlight the site’s potential to draw Perth’s cultural and sporting precinct further along the river. ​“We did it to create debate and dialogue about what it could become — we saw an opportunity,” said Mr Loughnan, also the firm’s head of design. Read more from The West Australian.

Media March 22, 2023

Inside the agency crafting Sydney’s third CBD

City-shaping projects are a cornerstone of architectural design, but shaping a city is an entirely different ball game.

News March 22, 2023

Affinity Place: a unique new landmark to transform North Sydney

A new destination in the heart of North Sydney on Cammeraygal Country, Australia, Affinity Place is set to become a unique workplace and retail space designed for business, community and people with purpose.

Media March 22, 2023

Is this 3D printed pavilion the future of climate-responsive design?

As the first release of a new Hassell X Nagami collaboration for to​.org, our 3D-printed ​‘ecological pavilion with a futuristic design’ has captured hearts and headlines worldwide. Discover its planet-saving potential.

Media March 21, 2023

2023 Australian Interior Design Awards shortlist: Retail Design

Our a state-of-the-art showroom and ideas hub for laboratory spaces and equipment, Westlab Experience Centre in Melbourne is shortlisted in the 20th annual Australian Interior Design Awards. ​“The depth of Australian interior design is on full display in this year’s Retail Design category and there are so many entries with confidently executed spatial narratives,” said juror Aaron Wooster. Head to ArchitectureAU for the full list.

Media March 21, 2023

2023 Australian Interior Design Awards shortlist: Workplace Design

Our post-pandemic magnetic workplaces for NAB and Suncorp are shortlisted for the 20th annual Australian Interior Design Awards. As juror Brian Donovan notes, ​“When one can theoretically work from anywhere, a critical characteristic of today’s workplace is the ​‘offer’ of communal space and engagement.” Head to ArchitectureAU for the full list. Image: NAB Place Melbourne.

Media March 16, 2023

Hassell unveils 3D-printed pavilion prototype

Building Design UK reports on our collaboration with Spanish 3D-printing design studio Nagami and​“creative activist” collective to​.org to create a series of 3D-printed public pavilions made from recycled plastic as part of a project to demonstrate how technology can make better use of waste products… The concept aims to set a precedent for plastic refuse as an​“inexhaustible resource” for construction.”

Media March 15, 2023

Introducing The Experience Book by Hassell’s partner FreeState

Described as the ​“Rosetta Stone of experience”, The Experience Book: For Designers, Thinkers & Makers by Freestate founder, architect and designer Adam Scott and his colleague Dave Waddell is a love letter to the transformative power of the designer experience. Australian Design Review talks to Adam Scott about making experience ​“the universal foundation for all design”.
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