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As the year closes, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the opportunities to shape spaces that matter, to build legacies that extend beyond ourselves, leaving a mark not just on places, but on the people and the planet they serve. To our clients and collaborators — thank you. Wishing you a restorative holiday season. Here’s to designing places people and the planet love — together — in the new year. Studio closures: — Australia closed 20.12.24, re-opening 13.01.25 — London closed 24.12.24, re-opening 02.01.25 — Singapore closed 24.12.24, re-opening 02.01.25 — Hong Kong closed on 25.12.24, 26.12.24 and 01.01.25 — Shanghai closed on 25.12.24 and 01.01.25 #PlacesPeopleLove #SustainableDesign #RegenerativeDesign #ThankYou #HolidaySeason #Design2025

Cities that move, ideas that inspire: Join Hassell Principal Peter Morley as he unpacks how the latest urban transport design innovations — including our work on Sydney Metro — is shaping more vibrant, connected communities. He’ll be in conversation alongside global minds like Michael Peng, Co-founder of IDEO Tokyo and now Chief Creative Officer of Moon Creative Lab at Mitsui & Co, Eri Tsutsumi Director of Lifestyle at Muji, Lan Luan Senior Vice President at LVMH, and Dr. Maya Soetoro of the Obama Foundation at the hibiscus summit 2025 in Honolulu, 5–7 January. 🔗 Ready to rethink the future of urban living? Register now: https://lnkd.in/guPmwUcg #HibiscusSummit #HonoluluSummit #UrbanDesign #TransportDesign #CityShaping #Conference #Monocle Monocle

Introducing Otter Place by Milieu — a new chapter for Collingwood in Melbourne, Australia, where the past and present come together in perfect harmony. This boutique collection of residences embraces the industrial heritage of the city’s inner north while channelling the unique energy and quiet confidence of its surroundings. Within two distinct volumes, 28 bespoke homes set a new standard for urban living. From two-story walk-up townhomes to penthouses with panoramic city views and podium apartments that open onto vistas of Collingwood’s vibrant character, these spaces are thoughtfully designed with contemporary comforts and everyday living in mind. Otter Place was brought to life by Hassell and DesignOffice for Milieu Property. Construction by Manresa Constructions Pty Ltd. Furniture by Coco Flip, Armadillo, USM Modular Furniture, Sunday Salon, Ka Ra Studio, Monde. 🔗 Explore more on our latest residential design: https://lnkd.in/dYgGssQM 📷 Photography by Tom Ross #ResidentialDesign #Architecture #InteriorDesign #PlacesPeopleLove

In LinkedIn News' Big Ideas 2025 round-up, Hassell's Head of Research Daniel Davis shares how the future of workplaces is shifting. Desks are making way for meeting hubs, and offices are adapting to new expectations. Employees want more than just a place to work — they want good coffee, quiet spaces, and the flexibility of home. Get a glimpse of what’s next: Big Ideas 2025 Australia and New Zealand.

Australia’s new metro projects are reshaping more than just transit networks; they’re reimagining how urban areas link vital urban and ecological corridors, strengthen communities, and in Australia embed First Nations heritage into the heart of our cities. It’s clear that linear infrastructure corridors — such as railways — affect far more than just the land they occupy. Their impacts extend outward, influencing local communities and intersecting with the heritage of First Nations people in ways that are both profound and lasting. Addressing these impacts requires more than designing efficient stations; it calls for a holistic approach that considers the social fabric and historical significance of the regions they pass through. Our work on three metro projects in Western Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane charts an evolution of the changing role of transport design in our urban centres. Across Australia our emerging metro designs combine to deliver over 80km of corridor length, impacting millions of people in adjacent communities. 🔗 Learn more about our metro projects across Australia here: https://lnkd.in/gxHgPcgb 🖼 Cross River Rail, Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport (Image by Doug + Wolf) and Melbourne Metro #Hassell #UrbanTransport #RailwayDesign #CountryLedDesign #PlacesPeopleLove

A big thank you to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) for highlighting some of our standout projects and people in their A Year in Focus report for 2024. It’s great to see: — Our collaboration with GBCA on the Social Value in the Built Environment discussion paper with comments from Liz Westgarth, Managing Director, Hassell. — Samantha Peart, our Head of Sustainability, serving on the Green Star Advisory Committee. — Dr Brett Pollard, our Senior Researcher, recognised as a Green Star Champion. — Our Brisbane studio interiors earning a 5 Star Green Star rating. — The STARS Hospital design achieving a 5 Star Green Star rating. 🔗 Want to dive into more inspiring projects and industry insights? Check out GBCA’s A Year in Focus report here: https://lnkd.in/gD3M-9PP #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #GreenStar

Sharing the new concept designs for the Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital Precinct in Australia, which blend cutting-edge medical care with nature's healing touch. A future civic landmark where technology meets tranquillity, it’s a project poised to redefine patient recovery and community wellbeing. Incorporating perspectives from the local First Nations community the design reflects the region’s cultural richness, seamlessly connecting indoor spaces with tranquil gardens and internal courtyards. “The ability of design to reduce stress and improve patient wellbeing is well understood. Creating calm, peaceful environments with access to nature and fresh air benefits the entire hospital community,” says Catherine Loker, Principal in charge. With a state-of-the-art clinical services building, expanded landscapes and enhanced care capacity, The Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital will become a landmark that serves the community well into the future. 🔗 Health facilities demand design innovation and insight – learn more about our approach to this region-shaping project: https://lnkd.in/gsNxf7Pg #HealthDesign #RegionalLandmark #AlburyWodongaHospital #PlacesPeopleLove Albury Wodonga Private Hospital

Around the world, a global transformation in retail is underway. Changes in technology, demographics, and consumer preferences are shaking up traditional bricks-and-mortar stores and creating opportunities for savvy brands and developers to upstage established retailers. While consumers value the convenience of shopping online, data reveals a growing appetite for brands that offer more than just products. People are seeking authentic experiences they can’t access through a mobile app and brands that connect with them emotionally. So, what is the future of retail? We identified six defining elements that could shape how we shop in coming years. 🔗 Want to dive deeper? Read the full report on The Future of Retail here: https://lnkd.in/gKUtsBkz 🖼 Imagery: Park Avenue Central, Shanghai China. #TheFutureOfRetail #RetailResearch #TheFutureOfShopping #TheFutureConsumer #ExperentialRetail #PlacesPeopleLove 

As Bradfield — Australia’s newest city in a century takes shape, we’re excited to share a first look at the newly completed First Building.   Designed by Hassell with key input from Djinjama, a First Nations cultural research and design agency, this landmark project — housing Stage 1 of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) — embodies the emerging city’s commitment to being connected, green and advanced. Possessing a deep reverence for Country, the building’s design is inspired by its location on the Cumberland Plain, blending architecture with the surrounding landscape. The modular design makes it adaptable to future changes, allowing components to be disassembled, reconfigured or reused as Bradfield evolves. Built using natural materials like rammed earth and recycled tiles, it reflects the city’s commitment to circularity and sustainability.   We’re proud to see Bradfield’s vision of the future coming to life in a building that respects Country and will serve the community for generations. 🔗 Read more about the innovative design thinking behind the First Building: https://lnkd.in/gJEDgeeS ▶ Video courtesy of Bradfield Development Authority #Hassell #Aerotropolis #CountryLedDesign #PlacesPeopleLove #RegenerativeDesign

Our design for Bradfield Central Park in Sydney, Australia began with a simple yet profound act: slowing down to closely observe nature, as guided by our First Nations partners – Djinjama and COLA Studio.   Our guiding principle of doing no harm and touching the ground lightly was shaped by the insights of our partners and a visit to Rossmore Grange, a culturally significant First Nations site within Sydney’s new Aerotropolis.   The resulting park design moves away from conventional European civic traditions, embracing instead a ‘Gadigal Civic’ approach, guided by Country, its Custodians and drawing inspiration from natural systems. 🔗 Read more about our design concept for Bradfield Central Park: https://lnkd.in/gHVZ3ixh Aileen Sage #Hassell #NaturePositive #Aerotropolis #CountryLedDesign #PlacesPeopleLove