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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.

Media June 01, 2026

Usher Building, University of Edinburgh wins 2026 RIAS Award

Hassell’s population health research hub balances civic ambition, technical innovation and human-centred design, winning it a 2026 RIAS Award. Read more on ribaj.com.

News September 16, 2025

Space architecture for a resilient Earth: Hassell headlines at IAC 2025 Space Week

Building on the Moon teaches us to tackle climate change on Earth. We’re showcasing how at IAC 2025 Space Week and Sydney Science Festival.

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Usher Building

A space to inspire innovation, team integration and serendipitous interactions drove the design of the university’s new building, a major addition to Edinburgh’s rapidly expanding BioQuarter.

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Diversity, the CSIRO National Collections Building

Championing collaboration, efficiency and scientific innovation, this world-leading research facility for Australia’s national science agency is purpose-built to house over 13 million irreplaceable plant, insect and animal specimens.

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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.

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Lunar Master Plan: Moon base for the European Space Agency

Our Lunar Habitat Master Plan is a ground-breaking modular concept that is the next step in creating the first permanent human settlement on the moon.

Media January 19, 2024

Hassell designs inflatable moon base for the European Space Agency

Made from a scalable system of inflatable pods that could be partly constructed from moon materials and 3D-printed on-site, read Dezeen’s write-up on our conceptual Lunar Habitat Master Plan for the European Space Agency.

Media January 19, 2024

Hassell’s modular moon habitat for the European Space Agency (ESA)

Designboom takes a closer look at our Lunar Master Plan collaboration with the ESA and Cranfield University, which “regards both what it takes to make a habitat habitable and how to build a permanent society on the moon that can house nearly 150 people in reduced gravity”. Read the story here.

News December 12, 2023

2023 Awards Wrap

From architecture and interiors to urban design, Hassell projects have been honoured with 22 awards and commendations this year. Congratulations to our forward thinking clients, our collaborators and our talented teams.

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Global Change Institute

The University of Queensland’s Global Change Institute proves the future-leading design thinking.

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The University of Western Australia’s EZONE

EZONE positions the University of Western Australia at the forefront of STEM education and campus transformation.

News November 01, 2023

Strengthening ties: Hassell’s 2023 National AIA Awards

Two Hassell projects have been honoured at this year’s Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) National Awards: Herston Quarter in Brisbane and ANU Research School of Physics in Canberra, Australia.

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Decoding the DNA of innovation: lessons from Kendall Square

What’s the secret recipe behind the world’s most innovative districts?

Media October 26, 2023

ANU’s Research School of Physics welcomes transformative research

Hassell has delivered a long awaited and purpose-built science facility – conducive to rigorous engagement and cutting-edge research – that coincides with its eight year partnership with the university. Read the article in Australia Design Review.

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