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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.

Conversation

The power of partnerships and research in shaping health futures: reflections from this year’s AHDC Conference

At this year’s Australian Health Design Council Conference, it was evident that we all have a role to play when it comes to reimagining healthcare investment to create environments that enable better health outcomes for everyone.

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Green Our Roof

Green Our Rooftop is a testbed garden that transforms an underused roof in the City of Melbourne into a living research platform that demonstrates how green infrastructure can make cities cooler, greener, and more resilient.

Research

Rethinking wildlife habitat design in the public realm

Hassell, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne’s Urban Ecology Design Lab and the Robotics Lab and the School of Biosciences, has released two groundbreaking resources to help city-makers embed thriving wildlife habitats into the fabric of our public spaces.

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Anatomy of change: Rethinking healthcare learning environments

The healthcare sector in Australia is at a pivotal moment. From workforce shortages and shifting patient demographics to rising chronic disease rates and economic pressures. These challenges demand a bold rethink of traditional healthcare education spaces.

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Design Horizons

Design Horizons, a new foresight platform by Hassell, uncovers macro sustainability trends that we believe will influence the design industry and broader built environment in the years ahead — and what we must do to prepare.

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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.

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Workplaces on Campus: new dynamics for a distinctive workforce

Highly educated, mission-oriented and independent — academics and university staff are unique. So, what do they need to thrive on campus?

CONVERSATION

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.

Conversation

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.

News September 17, 2024

Download The Big Calm: 2024 Workplace Futures Survey

After years of turbulence, the global workforce has found its rhythm as the workplace enters a new period of stability.

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The Big Calm: 2024 Workplace Futures Survey

After years of turbulence, the global workforce has found its rhythm as the workplace enters a new period of stability.

News July 02, 2024

Connection and care: Navigating social value in our built environment

Every new building, space or place has the potential to provide social value. This is just one of the key takeaways from our national series of events launching Social Value in the Built Environment, a new discussion paper by Hassell and Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).

Media May 09, 2024

Industry push to improve the wellbeing of architects

A three-year RMIT-led study, supported by industry names including Hassell, has found that architects have a lower-than-average quality of life in comparison to the general workforce of Australia. The research has led to the creation of five architectural guides designed to help improve the quality of life of Australian architects.

Conversation

Transforming forgotten waterfronts into vibrant public spaces

How do you transform a forgotten urban waterfront into a thriving destination that helps cities become more resilient to climate change? Yuru Ding, Researcher at Hassell, explores six characteristics driving successful waterfront developments.

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