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Media September 01, 2023

Green Light: Sunshine Coast Ecological Park Master Plan by Hassell

A refuge for wildlife and the community, the Sunshine Coast Ecological Park is set to transform 65 hectares of farmland into a place of ecological wonder for generations to discover and enjoy. “The park concept embraces the notion of co-habitation, shifting away from a ‘human-centric’ approach to establish a space that is shared among all species,” says Principal Daniel Kallis. “It will be a place that establishes a genuine balance of human recreation and ecological restoration.” Read the article in Green Magazine.

Media June 23, 2023

Five designs for new Western Sydney ‘Central Park’

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

Hassell is amongst five Australian landscape architecture practices shortlisted in the competition to design a two-hectare park in a new city development near the proposed Western Sydney Airport. Western Sydney Parklands Authority chair Jennifer Westacott said, “Investment in public spaces is important because a well-designed public space brings people and importantly businesses in, boosting the economic value of everything around it…” Read the full article in ArchitectureAU.

Media February 02, 2023

UL10: Public/Private Partnership Projects

Brisbane’s Herston Quarter STARS* features in Urban Land (USA)‘s ten top projects that leverage public and private resources to realise complex new developments. *Surgical, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Service. Image: Scott Burrows.

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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.

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Return to the garden

What is our emotional connection to the planting we experience in our cities - how does it bring people together, and what value can it create for users and investors?

Conversations

A daily dose of greens

Could urban farming change the way hospitals feed patients – and improve the health of our cities in the process?

CONVERSATIONS

Sowing virtual seeds

With advances in computing and 3D software, we can now create virtual plants that grow and change with the seasons.

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Naturalistic planting and rewilding: native or nothing?

The debate around native or exotic urban planting can sometimes be a thorny one, culturally, environmentally and emotionally.

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Darling Harbour Sydney Public Realm

The challenge was to reinvent one of Australia’s most visited public places – the Darling Harbour precinct in central Sydney.

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Super sustainable projects

Climate and biodiversity emergencies are global challenges that demand strong, adaptive responses.

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Fiona Stanley Hospital

The design for this hospital feels anything but institutional. Instead, green vistas, sculpture and sunshine are a healthy part of the plan.

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Medibank Place

For this standard-setting project, the mental and physical health of employees, customers and the community were at the heart of our design.