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Our challenge for the reinvention of Sydney’s Darling Harbour was not merely to construct three venues totalling 250,000 sqm, but to successfully dissolve their imposing scale into the city’s essential public life. How does a massive conference, exhibition and entertainment hub become an integrated extension of the city? The 20-hectare urban renewal scheme, led by Hassell, provides an answer by prioritising connection over enclosure. The design strategically carved out 3,000m2 more public space and introduced 650 new trees, transforming the waterfront from a series of disconnected precincts into a continuous civic park. Our rigorous focus on public space - enhancing cycling routes, pedestrian links, and transport access - effectively stitches the revitalised Darling Harbour back into the surrounding neighbourhoods and the city centre, ensuring the network of places serves as dynamic, highly utilised green corridors for locals and visitors alike. 🔗 Explore more: https://lnkd.in/gGaknh7F 📷 Image 1 & 3: Photography by Brett Boardman Image 2: Photography by Simon Wood Hassell and Populous designed the International Convention Centre (ICC) venues in a joint venture. #DarlingHarbour #BrisbaneOlympics #2032Olympics #Stadium #VenueDesign #PublicSpaces #PrecinctDesign #UrbanDesign

The completion of the Zhangjiang Pharmaceutical Campus marks a significant step in the Zhangjiang Group’s strategy to consolidate Shanghai's sprawling biomedical research sector into a single, unified intellectual hub. The campus, which anchors a critical area of the Zhangjiang science district, is explicitly designed to maximise cross-institutional activity and encourage idea-sharing, bringing together scientists, students and professionals from diverse fields. By leveraging these connections, we aim to cultivate an environment that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration, positioning the campus as a physically integrated engine intended to boost China’s high-tech and pharmaceutical development goals. At the heart of the campus, the dynamic community is drawn to a central canopy with facilities designed to support all forms of connection - from brainstorming sessions and research discussions to casual conversations over a drink or meal. 🔗 Discover more about the project: https://lnkd.in/gaTabc_V 📷 Photography by Dirk Weiblen #CorporateCampus #Workplace #LifeSciences #Architecture #Innovation #Collaboration #ScienceCommunity #FutureOfScience

We’re proud to share that First Building has been recognised with a Good Design Australia Award for Social Impact. In collaboration with our cultural design partner Djinjama, the building embeds Indigenous knowledge and sustainable design principles to set new benchmarks for connection to Country. Its modular kit-of-parts allows it to be disassembled, expanded, or relocated — ensuring lasting adaptability. Aligned with this year’s theme, Design for Better, the award celebrates how thoughtful design can create more balanced, inclusive, and sustainable futures. The jury noted: “As the first completed building in Australia’s newest city, the Bradfield City Centre First Building sets a new benchmark in regenerative urban design. Housing stage one of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF), it demonstrates adaptability, circularity, and resilience while integrating with Country. A powerful example of world-class architecture with enduring impact.” First Building also received the award for Sustainability at the Timber Design Awards, while our Tumbalong Green Sound Shell at Darling Harbour, Sydney took home the People’s Choice award. 🔗 Learn more about First Building here: https://lnkd.in/gXNcdm-g 📷 Image 1-3: Photography by MARK SYKE Image 4: Photography by Sara Vita Australian Timber Design Awards Bradfield Development Authority #GoodDesignAwards #DesignForBetter #SocialImpact #Architecture #UrbanDesign #RegenerativeDesign #BradfieldCityCentre #Hassell #TimberDesignAwards

Our concept for the Taranto Stadio del Nuoto in southern Italy goes beyond a mere sports complex. The project serves as ‘landscape infrastructure’ that harmonises the Mediterranean Games within the city of Taranto, leaving a legacy and setting the stage for future urban transformation. The result of our Competition Hub, the design complements the city's topography, forming pedestrian pathways and captivating spaces. Stairs and terraces surrounding the pools transform from spectator seating into an inviting amphitheatre for everyday community use. The synergy between architecture and landscape is realised through a curated selection of materials, with stone terraces and platforms visually connecting the nearby archaeological park to the amphitheatre-style design, extending down to the sea. 🔗 Explore more of our award-winning sports venue designs: https://lnkd.in/gnJzVDHs International Committee of the Mediterranean Games #DesignCompetition #Italy #Taranto #TarantoStadioDelNuoto #MediterraneanGames #Architecture #Design #SportDesign #Brisbane2032

This year’s Australian Health Design Conference explores how partnerships are driving innovation and shaping the future of healthcare — and Hassell is proud to contribute across multiple sessions. Principal and Health Sector Leader Leanne Guy will join a facilitated panel fostering interdisciplinary exchange and the development of new research ideas. Separately, Leanne will present Hassell’s latest research which explores how technology and flexible, integrated spaces are vital to clinical education and workforce development. Principal Catherine Loker will also join industry and government leaders to discuss the power of partnerships — and how collaboration can deliver more accessible, resilient and affordable healthcare. Don’t miss these conversations shaping the future of health design. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gAqTsjv9 #HealthDesign #EducationinHealthcare #AdaptiveReuse #AHDC #HealthcareEducation #FutureOfHealth #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #Partnerships margo kyle Georgie Huxley Kate Copeland AM

Can cities grow without harming the planet? Listen in to our Head of Sustainability, Samantha Peart, as she explores regenerative city planning and the impact urban growth has on planetary resources on The Urban Report podcast from FORESIGHT Climate & Energy in association with BLOXHUB, the Nordic hub for sustainable urbanisation and the WRLDCTY forum. Sam, who presented at last week’s WRLDCTY forum in Vancouver is joined by Louise Fiil Hansen, Design Director and Partner at the nature-based design studio SLA. 🔗 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/e_7uEvsE #TheUrbanReportPodcast #RegenerativeDesign #WRLDCTY #WRLDCTYForum #SustainableDesign #Sustainability #Architecture

Imagine a workplace so thoughtfully designed it feels like a second home — with green spaces, access to fresh air and space to focus. Now, picture nearly every interior element, from walls to seating, being salvaged and given new life. This is the reality at global built environment consultancy Arup's new Brisbane, Australia headquarters. From Museum of Brisbane display boxes reimagined as furniture to crushed oyster shells collected from Queensland restaurants and used to form render, regenerative design is core to the story of this studio. As one of Australia's few workplaces pursuing Living Building Challenge certification, the numbers speak volumes: 98.4% of all building waste diverted from landfill, 73% of the fit-out sourced from the Australian east coast, and working with FIVE MILE RADIUS, over 100 salvaged components. 📍Arup Yuggera and Turrbal Country Brisbane, Australia Arup’s new workplace was created with FIVE MILE RADIUS, Buildcorp, Blaklash, Acuity and Studio Ongarato 🔗 Step inside: https://lnkd.in/guJRVRJu 🎥Video courtesy of Arup. #WorkplaceDesign #OfficeDesign #Sustainability #InteriorDesign #RegenerativeDesign #Brisbane #BrisbaneDesign Keisha Leon

Next week, The Property Congress comes to Whadjuk Noongar Country, Perth — bringing together some of the people shaping the future of property in Australia. As an Associate Sponsor, Hassell is driving the dialogue across three key events: Workplace Futures Masterclass: Principals Ingrid Bakker and Sophie Bond will share our latest research on the future of the workplace — revealing why rigid RTO policies aren’t enough, and how destination workplaces that blend work, leisure and lifestyle are driving people back to the office. They’ll be joined by Robyn De Szoeke OAM, Head of Group Property and Workplace Experience at Deloitte, Krista M. Design Manager at Hub and Kellie McGivern, Design Manager at H-U for an engaging discussion to unpack this lively topic. Site Tour – One The Esplanade and Nine The Esplanade: Join Principals Peter Dean and Natalie Busch for a guided tour of this 29-storey landmark overlooking the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River). The tower celebrates connection and inclusivity — honouring Whadjuk Noongar history while creating places that bring people together for work and community. Congress Meet & Greet: We’re proud to host the opening networking event, setting the tone for the Congress, championing industry connections and collaboration. 🔗 Be sure to register your attendance here: https://lnkd.in/g4NysFzs #PropertyCongress #WorkplaceDesign #FutureOfWork #DesignLeadership #OneTheEsplanade #NineTheEsplanade #Hassell 

"The new era in airports is about transforming a transit hub into a positive memory, an enjoyable experience." - Tony Grist, Hassell Principal For over three decades, Hassell has been at the forefront of this shift, working to make Australian airports smarter, more efficient, and more connected to community and Country. From Melbourne to Sydney, Brisbane and beyond, we've helped shape the passenger experience. 🔗 Discover how our integrated design approach is helping to build the airports of tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/dHE5BiiH 📷 Photo 1: Imagery by Hassell Photo 2: Photography by Earl Carter Photo 3: Photography by Simon Wood Photo 4: Photography by Scott Burrows Photo 5: Imagery by Hassell Photo 6,7 and 9: Photography by Peter Bennetts Photo 8: Photography by Acorn Photo Agency Photo 10: Photography by Max Creasy #Hassell #Aviation #DesignInnovation #Architecture #Travel Brisbane Airport

Meet Craig Guthrie, Principal Landscape Architect on Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Project, opening to the public in December. Craig loves turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. His landscape designs for the Metro will significantly impact Melbourne's public spaces. They will revitalise the City Square and expand green areas like the Albert Road Reserve near the new Anzac Station, creating a large green corridor that connects Albert Park, the Shrine of Remembrance, and the Domain Parklands. This design-led, above-station urban greening project also contributes to the bigger picture 'Shrine to Sea' initiative that will carve a biodiversity corridor between the Domain Parklands and Port Phillip Bay. 📍 Metro Tunnel Project Wurundjeri and Bunurong Country Melbourne, Australia 🔗 Discover more on our award-winning transport designs: https://lnkd.in/g3uc_GkP The design for the Metro Tunnel Project is a world-class collaboration between leading design practices Hassell, WW+P Architects and RSHP. #MetroTunnel #MetroTunnelProject #Melbourne Rail Projects Victoria