Research

Research

The Future of Retail

In Asia and the Middle East, the reinvention of retail is unfolding at breakneck speed. Our latest research report, The Future of Retail delves into the trends, ideas and innovations reshaping how — and why — we shop.

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Future-proofing Asia-Pacific (APAC) hospitality: innovation and adaption

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) hospitality sector is experiencing a powerful resurgence, driven by evolving traveller behaviours and renewed investor confidence. Our latest research report delves into this dynamic shift.

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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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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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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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The Mandate Mirage: 2025 Workplace Futures Survey

Hassell’s latest workplace research reveals that the real drawcard for attracting employees to the office in-person is choice — especially when that choice is supported by a workplace designed for more than just work.