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Indigenous design

Media September 05, 2023

Harbourside public domain designs released

The New South Wales government has released a design for the public outdoor areas of the Harbourside Shopping Centre redevelopment in Tumbalong/Darling Harbour. Designed by Snøhetta and Hassell, the redevelopment proposes to create a range of retail, hospitality and entertainment spaces, as well as a 42-storey residential tower. The public elements of the project include a series of through-site links, upgrades to the promenade around Cockle Bay and a new waterfront plaza and garden. The design team has collaborated with cultural design and research consultant Danièle Hromek (Djinjama) and Indigenous planting specialist Clarence Slockee (Jiwah) to embed Wangal and Gadigal ways of thinking and narratives into the design. Read the article in ArchitectureAU. Image: Snohetta and Hassell.

Media September 04, 2023

Could vacant office buildings in Melbourne be repurposed to boost housing supply?

A new study by globally-reputed design studio Hassell reveals that there are approximately 90 office buildings built before 1990 in Melbourne that could be converted into housing for up to 20,000 people. Hassell partnered with Ethos Urban on the research study conducted on behalf of the Property Council of Australia, with the comprehensive property audit of the city centre identifying these buildings, which represent roughly 6.5% of CBD office buildings built before 1990, and can be repurposed into 10,000−12,000 new apartments, significantly adding to Melbourne’s housing supply through adaptive reuse. Read the article in Architecture & Design.

Media August 01, 2023

Sydney Airport unveils new forecourt at International Arrivals Terminal

Sydney Airport has officially opened its new T1 International arrivals forecourt — designed by Hassell — which is set to be enjoyed by millions of international travellers every year. Indigenous perspectives have been embedded throughout the design, construction and maintenance of the T1 International arrivals Forecourt. Wildflower Gardens for Good, an Indigenous led not-for-profit organisation, has planted more than 12,200 native species throughout the forecourt. “International passengers are now greeted with a vibrant new arrivals forecourt that showcases the natural beauty Sydney is known for,” said Sydney Airport CEO Geoff Culbert. Read the article in Travel Weekly. Image courtesy Sydney Airport Corporation.

Media July 31, 2023

WA’s first children’s hospice approved

The Western Australian Planning Commission has approved the state’s first and only purpose-built children’s hospice facility, designed by Hassell. The facility will provide round-the-clock care for children with life-limiting conditions. “This beautifully designed and situated hospice will make a tremendous difference to the West Australian families going through what is the most challenging of journeys,” said WA premier Roger Cook. “I am looking forward to seeing this important facility complete and supporting children, their parents, siblings and other loved ones and providing them comfort.” Read the full article in ArchitectureAU.

Media June 21, 2023

NSW puts Indigenous design at centre of new park tender

Visualisation of Hassell's design for Bradfield's Central Park

The NSW government has set new standards in tendering by mandating ongoing consultation with local Aboriginal people over a new public square in western Sydney’s Bradfield City and giving Indigenous considerations a hefty 20 per cent weighting in the final decision. Hassell’s design for Bradfield Central Park is shortlisted amongst five leading firms vying for the tender that is due to be announced in August. Read more in the AFR.

News July 03, 2023

YES to the Voice
to Parliament

This year Australians will have their say in a referendum on whether to update the Constitution to include an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.

Media May 17, 2023

How recycled hospital equipment is transformed into a plastic pavilion designed for inhospitable climates

Icon reports on our Inuit-inspired plastic pavilion that can act as a single-room shelter in harsh environments. This high tech concept is a collaboration with to.org and the prototype is made entirely from discarded medical equipment.

Podcast

Country’s voice is loud & clear: are designers listening?

Listening lies at the heart of so much of what designers do, but listening to what Country and Culture is telling us means connecting deeply and meaningfully with the land. It’s time to tune in.

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.

News February 28, 2023

Strengthening our commitment to reconciliation in Australia with our Reflect RAP

Celebrating the publication of our newly endorsed Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) — the first formal step on a journey of reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

News January 18, 2023

How ‘yarning together’ can create a co-design legacy

Discover how our pro-bono collaboration with the Indigenous Desert Alliance and Bateup Consulting will deliver a new Perth-based Hub to ‘keep the desert connected’.

PODCAST

A big, shared idea for Brisbane — beyond 2032

With the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games headed for Brisbane, we bring city-shapers together to explore how Sydney, London and Barcelona supported the vision that delivered enduring, generational change.

PODCAST

Standing up for regeneration, Country — and each other

With the built environment contributing to around 40% of global emissions, our industry has a pivotal role to play in limiting the impacts of climate change. Hear the motivations, failures, successes, and ideas from leaders creating change.

PODCAST

Lessons from Country with our First Nations partners

Early engagement, investment, integration and planning are crucial elements in maintaining positive collaboration throughout a project’s journey, so too are the employment opportunities that projects provide for First Nations people.

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AMRF First Building

Sustainably designed in collaboration with Djinjama, a First Peoples cultural research and design agency, AMRF First Building restores Indigenous culture as the lifeblood of the land.

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