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The Brisbane 2032 cultural vision: a legacy beyond the Olympics

The Brisbane 2032 Olympics presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine how our unique Australian culture can energise our cities and enrich communities.

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Regenerative urban transport: designing infrastructure for a changing climate

As Australia invests in a new era of public transport infrastructure, sustainability has become a defining principle, not a design afterthought.

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Connected by design: rethinking housing around what matters most

Sydney’s housing crisis is well understood, but the impacts go far beyond cost.

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Building smarter: a new lens on modular design in Australia

Practical, sustainable, efficient, and big on benefits — there’s a lot to love about modular design.

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Rethinking space for a new era of healthcare

Digitalisation is transforming healthcare into a dynamic, interconnected network. Now is the time to reimagine healthcare environments, says Oana Gavriliu, Principal and healthcare architect.

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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

Oana Gavriliu, Principal and healthcare architect at Hassell’s London studio, outlines five key trends reshaping the future of healthcare and healthcare design in the UK and worldwide.

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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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