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Media August 11, 2023

First Look: University of Melbourne Masterplan Unveiled

The University of Melbourne has revealed the masterplan for its Parkville campus. Hassell was the principal design consultant for the Estate Master Plan, a blueprint for the University of Melbourne’s precincts and campuses. Under the masterplan, more than 22,000sq m of new open green space will be created for students and the community to share at the Parkville campus. Grattan Street will become an expanded green corridor connecting the historic northern precinct and a contemporary southern precinct. Read the article in The Urban Developer.

Media August 10, 2023

‘Landmark’ masterplan for University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus reveals a new estate masterplan by Hassell, delivering over 22,000 square meters of green space to enhance educational and research endeavors while preserving heritage and improving city connections.

Event July 27, 2023

How the view from space raises earthbound awareness

In the lead-up to the Global Entrepreneurship Conference (GEC) 2023, a ‘Road to GEC’ webinar hosted by Dr Renando on Thursday, 27 July (AEST) brings together a panel of space-industry experts to discuss how going to space to help Earth can transform our world… The Road to GEC space industry expert panellists include: Xavier De Kestelier, head of design at Hassell (London studio); Stephanie Wan, associate director and space industry lead at KPMG; and Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, cofounder and CEO at SpaceBase Limited. The GEC runs from 19-22 September at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Visit genaustralia.org for more details.

Media July 22, 2023

Five Canberra buildings vying for national awards

ANU Research School of Physics. Images by John Gollings.

Hassell’s Research School of Physics at the Australian National University is one of five ACT buildings shortlisted for the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2023 National Architecture Awards. “These projects represent Australia’s leading architectural thought, with all the attention to sustainability and technical elements that are involved,” says Canberra architect and jury chair Shannon Battisson. Read the full article… Images: John Gollings.

Media July 14, 2023

Bradfield’s groundbreaking first building racks up construction milestone

Bradfield’s first building, the Hassell-designed Advanced Manufacturing and Research Facility (AMRF), has recently hit a major milestone, with the facility’s concrete slabs now officially poured. The facility is on track for completion in early 2024. Read the article in Architecture&Design.

Media July 17, 2023

Hassell projects on National Architecture Awards shortlist

Three Hassell projects — ANU Research School of Physics (ACT), Herston Quarter (QLD) and Olympic Park Station (NSW) — are shortlisted amongst 70 projects up for prestigious Australian Institute of Architects’ 2023 National Architecture Awards. Jury chair Shannon Battisson says the awards are a celebration of design excellence across Australia’s built environment. Read the article in Architecture&Design. Image: ANU RSP by John Gollings.

News July 12, 2023

Visit Hassell projects during Brisbane and Melbourne Open House weekends

Brisbane Open House and Melbourne Open House unlock the doors to each city’s iconic places and spaces. Join us for guided tours of two Hassell studios and four significant and award-winning projects.

Media July 05, 2023

FEIT at Melbourne Connect by Hassell

“The interior of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) by Hassell is evidence of what happens when thoughtful designers respond with specific solutions for a client type that has seen constant evolution in recent years.” Read the full article in ArchitectureAU.

Media June 30, 2023

Brisbane Open House returns in 2023

Hassell-designed projects to be showcased amongst a curated selection of 80 iconic and contemporary buildings open to the public when Brisbane Open House returns 15-16 July 2023. Read more in ArchitectureAU.

News July 10, 2023

Latest awards

Eleven Hassell projects shone at State awards recently announced by the Australian Institute of Architects and Australian Institute of Landscape Architects. Congratulations to our clients, partners and dedicated teams.

News April 04, 2023

First Light Pavilion wins at 2023 Civic Trust Awards

Our design for the First Light Pavilion, an immersive new visitor centre at the world-famous Jodrell Bank Observatory in the UK, took top honours at the 64th annual Civic Trust Awards held in London.

News February 07, 2023

Inside the University of Brighton’s regeneration

Seven years in the making, the construction of our masterplan for the regeneration of the University of Brighton’s Moulsecoomb campus in the UK is now complete.

News January 05, 2023

Park Avenue Central (PAC) opens doors to its Experiential Centre

PAC is Keppel Land’s largest flagship integrated development in China. Discover this premium A-grade, 180-metre tower with an open ground high street community and retail centre.

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“Beautiful, organic, rapid”:
healing at Herston Biofabrication Institute

Given the right space, resources and design, the team at Herston Biofabrication Institute in Brisbane, Australia become more agile and, says Mathilde Desselle, General Manager of the Institute, “more multidisciplinary than ever before”.

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