Indigenous design

News August 20, 2026

Building begins on new coastal research hub at Point Nepean

Construction has started on the Point Nepean Research and Education Field Station, a facility that will transform a historic slice of the Mornington Peninsula south of Melbourne, Australia, into a national hub for coastal and climate research.

News May 21, 2026

Inside Hassell’s new Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan

Introducing our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) — the second chapter in our reconciliation journey with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

News April 23, 2026

Boorloo Bridge: an intersection of city, river and culture

A bridge can define a city skyline, but what happens on either side can shape how people experience it.

Media July 30, 2025

Arup’s new Brisbane workplace by Hassell

ArchitectureAU interviews Hassell Principal Scott Walker about designing a flexible, regenerative Brisbane workplace for Arup, building on a decade-long relationship.

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Arup’s Brisbane workplace

One of the few projects in Australia to pursue the Living Building Challenge certification, Arup’s new Brisbane home reinforces the importance of designing flexible, dynamic spaces.

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Sydney Airport International Forecourt

Our design for the Sydney Airport International Forecourt transforms the visitor arrival and departure experience via an immersive landscape that embodies the spirit of Sydney. The revitalised public space sets a new industry benchmark for a First Nations design for Australia’s most traversed public space.

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Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport

Marking a generational milestone in Sydney’s urban development, Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport exemplifies how research-led design can respect First Nations Australians and the concept of Country while facilitating a dynamic future.

News February 17, 2025

Bradfield City Centre’s First Building unveiled: a bold step toward a regenerative future

What if our future cities didn’t just stand still but actively gave back — regenerative, adaptable and deeply connected to First Nations culture? That’s the vision behind the First Building for Bradfield City Centre in Western Sydney, Australia’s newest city in over a century.

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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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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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Bradfield Central Park

Honouring the Cumberland Plain as expressed by the Traditional Custodians, our design for Bradfield Central Park offers a new typology of urban space for Australia, demonstrating how a city space can help heal Country.

News September 30, 2024

First designs for the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport line by Hassell unveiled

Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport is a city-shaping infrastructure project set to transform Australia’s Western Sydney Aerotropolis region.

News July 29, 2024

Cultural connection in the heart of the city: the Desert Hub opens in Perth

The Desert Hub in Perth, Western Australia is a vibrant new headquarters for desert rangers to connect, share knowledge and strengthen the world’s largest Indigenous-led conservation network.

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Ngurra: The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Precinct

A winning design concept for a long overdue cultural landmark, Ngurra expresses the significance of First Nations’ history and traditions in Australia’s national conscience.

Media November 27, 2023

Burswood Park set for 20-year plan

The Burswood Peninsula 20-year masterplan by Hassell has been released. Earmarked for three distinct precincts the proposed plan includes an outdoor amphitheatre accommodating more than 10,000 people and landscapes to reflect the Whadjuk Noongar region.

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