This year, DesignInc Adelaide celebrates 25 years of shaping spaces that are at the heart of community – places where people learn, heal, work, and connect. The vibrant event brought together clients, collaborators, and…
Living sector and cultural design leaders join the panel shaping NSW’s future. DesignInc’s Living Sector Principal, Joseph Loh and Nguluway DesignInc Managing Director, Craig Kerslake have been appointed to the NSW State…
The Maribyrnong Town Hall, formerly Footscray Town Hall, stands out as one of the most impressive buildings of its style in Victoria. Embellished with decorative arches of varying scale, this American Romanesque-style…
We’re proud to share that the University of New South Wales (UNSW) CBD Campus was recognised at the 2025 Master Builders Association (MBA) of New South Wales Excellence in Construction Awards, winning…
City of Parramatta Council has released the new design for the Don Moore Community Centre, ushering in a new era of community infrastructure in Carlingford. Funded through the NSW Government’s Western Sydney…
For Joseph Loh, DesignInc’s new Principal for Residential and Mixed-Use sectors, housing is about much more than buildings. It’s about the overlap: where living, working, recreation and community come together. ‘In cities…
For new Principal Joseph Loh, housing is about much more than buildings. It’s about creating precincts where life happens: where living, working, recreation and community come together. DesignInc is delighted to welcome…
We’re proud to celebrate the reappointment of Miriam Enoch, Associate Landscape Architect at DesignInc Sydney, as Vice President of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) NSW Executive Committee. With over 15…
Berrys Bay will soon host Sydney Harbour’s newest waterfront park, as announced by Jenny Aitchison, NSW Minister for Roads. The proposal will transform almost two hectares of former industrial land with recreational…
Returning to Vern Barnett School recently, I was reminded why this project continues to hold such special meaning for us at DesignInc. The school feels calm, cohesive, and full of purpose: an…
DesignInc Sydney is sharpening its focus on city-shaping Urban Design—one that prioritises sustainability, people, and place. DesignInc Sydney is sharpening its focus on city-shaping Urban Design—one that prioritises sustainability, people, and place….
DesignInc has delivered a major refresh to the departures lounge and retail experience at Gold Coast Airport, creating a more intuitive, accessible and vibrant passenger environment that reflects the warmth of the…
Reflections from Sydney’s panel event which celebrated National Reconciliation Week. What role does the built environment sector play in ‘Bridging Now to Next’ in Australia’s reconciliation journey? This was the powerful question…
Imagine being placed in a vulnerable situation which resulted in your need of emergency housing services. You’re seeking temporary shelter that is secure, supportive—a base from which to take stock and make…
In recent years we have seen a much-needed increase in diversity of school environments and models of learning have been developed to address the educational needs of children with physical disability, as…
Where the modern workplace meets the modern university—introducing the University of New South Wales’ (UNSW) CBD Campus. UNSW is one of Australia’s top ranked schools—ranked 19th globally for a second consecutive year…
DesignInc Sydney has released its statement on gender-based pay, utilising datasets provided by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). DesignInc Sydney has released its statement on the organisation’s gender-based pay, utilising datasets…
DesignInc Sydney is proud to announce it will once again partner with Architecture with Pride (AWP), coming on board as a sponsor for the 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras celebrations….
Two new senior leadership positions are announced today in our Melbourne studio with the promotion of Helen Neill and Megan Morton to Senior Associate, further strengthening DesignInc’s leadership team. As established and…
Our Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) serves as a guide for decarbonising our practice and projects, demonstrating our dedication to creating a more sustainable and resilient built environment. DesignInc Sydney is thrilled to…
Internationally experienced architect and urban designer, Dr. Michael Kahn (pictured) is DesignInc’s newest Principal. DesignInc Sydney are proud to announce a series of promotions to start 2025—headlined by the appointment of Dr….
Sydney Airport have released a first-look at the new $200M upgrade of T2 terminal. Sydney Airport has unveiled the design vision for the overhaul of the T2 Domestic terminal, the first major…
Redfern Station and PHIVE received accolades for their innovative, inclusive, and environmentally conscious designs at the 2024 Sustainability Awards and the World Green Building Council’s Sustainable Design and Performance Awards.
Reservoir Primary School Stage 2 Upgrade and Modernisation received a Commendation in the Modernisation – Large Category last week at the Learning Environments Victoria + Tasmania Chapter Awards. Scroll down to see…
Nganboo Borron School won the Minister’s Award at the 2024 Victorian School Design Awards. In collaboration with Brand Architects, we embraced the opportunity to design a nurturing, inclusive space that not only meets…
PHIVE—Parramatta Civic Hub has been recognised on the world stage by The Chicago Athenaeum and European Centre for Architecture, claiming a 2024 International Architecture Award in the Civic Centre category.
DesignInc Brisbane is committed to design and building development that minimises our environmental impact. We are pleased to introduce our sustainability action plan, a roadmap for responsible practices and positive change. At…
The Western Harbour Tunnel draft Place, Design and Landscape Plan (PDLP) has been released to the public, capturing the breadth of the design work undertaken across the 6.5-kilometre twin tunnels spanning Rozelle…
Five new senior leadership positions announced in our Melbourne studio, as two new Directors and three Principals strengthen DesignInc’s leadership team.
Driving advocacy, influence and quality in the urban design profession. Urban designer, research lead and DesignInc Sydney Associate, Dr. Michael Kahn, has been elected as a committee member for the Urban Design…
DesignInc celebrates the promotion of Claire Kirlew to Principal, who joins Sydney’s all-female defence sector leadership team. Claire’s experience has been shaped organically through a career which spans aviation (Sydney Airport Expansion),…
Experienced transport and public realm designer, Jamie Kemp, has joined DesignInc Sydney as the studio’s newest Principal.
Redfern Station claimed the Lord Mayor’s Prize for Public Architecture, Creative Adaptation for Heritage and two commendations while Parramatta Town Hall received a commendation at this year’s Australian Institute of Architects NSW…
In a time where the urgency of climate action has never been clearer, the recent Impact X Sydney Summit served as a platform for collaborative discourse. Representing DesignInc Sydney in a panel…
Innovative architecture and outdoor spaces interlink with heritage buildings, arranged to create a vibrant school heart. DesignInc has collaborated with educators at Reservoir Primary School to lead a transformative journey, unveiling a comprehensive master plan that breathes new life into the century-old campus.
This World Environment Day, DesignInc Sydney is proud to unveil our updated Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) Framework—part of our commitment to a sustainable future where environmental protection, social equity and economic wellbeing…
On Wednesday 29 May, DesignInc Sydney hosted an esteemed panel and a host of clients and industry professionals as we unpacked this year’s National Reconciliation Week theme: ‘Now More Than Ever’. This…
Craft, detail, assemblage and experience. Four key ingredients that have defined DesignInc Sydney Principal, Alex Matovic’s worldly career to date. Earlier this year, Alex and his five-strong Aeta Studio team joined DesignInc…
DesignInc Director Darryl Suttie participated in The Wellbeing of Architects [education + practice –] symposium, held in Melbourne 8-9 May 2024, which marked the conclusion of the comprehensive research project The Wellbeing of Architects: culture, identity + practice. He shares his insights in this article.
Rachel Soebekti has been awarded The University of Melbourne’s DesignInc Positive Legacy of Design Award for 2024.
Glenroy Library has been awarded a commendation in the 2024 Library Design Awards by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). This recognition is a testament to the innovative design and community-centric approach of Glenroy Community Hub, which houses Australia’s first Passive House-certified library and community building.
DesignInc is proud to announce that we have achieved dual Climate Active certification, which certifies both our Services and Organisation. Currently, DesignInc is the only architecture practice in Australia that holds Climate Active certification for Service.
DesignInc has expanded into the Northern Territory, establishing a studio in Darwin. With expertise across sectors including defence, health, education, community, workplace, residential, transport, aviation, and urban design, DesignInc will now combine its national experience with established local knowledge, having completed numerous projects across the Northern Territory over the last decade.
The Benalla P-12 College STEAM Centre and Library represent a resetting of the life of this school for over 620 students, revitalising the campus and introducing STEAM-based education for Years 6-12.
esignInc Adelaide is pleased to announce the addition of Design Management to its multi-disciplinary studio. Recognising the increasing complexity in the design and construction industries, we are introducing this new service to provide added value to our clients and their projects. We welcome Kat Povey to our Adelaide studio and look forward to her building the Design Management capability across our team.
DesignInc Sydney has released its statement on gender-based pay, utilising datasets provided by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). DesignInc Sydney has released its statement on the organisation’s gender-based pay, utilising datasets…
The Australian Institute of Australia – Victorian Chapter has launched a Central Melbourne Axis Walking Tour on both app stores and online.
It’s been three years since Nguluway DesignInc began, and we’re proud to have made a huge impact through our projects, our culture, our people and events. Projects In our first three years,…
Directors Richard Stafford and Ben Zoontjens are pleased to welcome Sonya Montgomerie and Ben Luppino as new directors for DesignInc Adelaide. The promotions double Adelaide’s directors from two to four. The four Adelaide directors look forward to working together as the Adelaide studio and the broader industry continue to evolve and adapt to new challenges.
A Finalist in the Architecture category, the project is a sustainable and inspiring fit out of a heritage building in Melbourne’s Treasury precinct, transforming the former government printworks into a state-of-the-art, contemporary adult learning and teaching centre.
As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good time to reflect on the progress and accomplishments of the past 12 months. For DesignInc studios in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, it has been a year of community engagement, growth and celebration.
DesignInc Melbourne is delighted the Academy East Melbourne received a Commendation at the LEA Victoria/Tasmania Chapter Awards.
DesignInc Brisbane is proud to be the latest DesignInc studio to have our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan formally endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, marking our commitment to work towards the greater respect, understanding of and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
At DesignInc Sydney, we have always taken steps to care for people and the planet. We are proud to announce the next phase of our sustainability journey with the launch of our Sustainability Action Plan (SAP), committing to understanding the impacts of our business and our projects, and to take steps to improve them.
Reconciliation Australia has welcomed DesignInc Melbourne to the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program with the formal endorsement of our inaugural Reflect RAP.
After a number of years of planning, consultation, design and construction, the new southern concourse at Redfern Station is open. The precinct design is underpinned by a wetlands theme, with the concourse building described as the ‘Mist over the Landscape’.
Tara Keast, Head of People and Culture at our Sydney studio, is passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion. She has been instrumental to the creation of our progressive studio culture, and was the recipient of the 2022 national AHRI ‘Diversity and Inclusion Champion’ award. We met up with Tara to talk about the deep roots of her passion, her professional journey to date, and life outside work.
The project benefits from the foresight embedded in the original design of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) building with capacity for future high-tech advances.
We are thrilled to announce that PHIVE Parramatta is the recipient of the inaugural Holdmark Innovation Award!
This award recognises an Australian project that demonstrates excellence and innovation in architecture or engineering in the built environment, and aims to raise the profile of Australian design and architecture practitioners around the world. We would like to thank Holdmark Property Group, the Powerhouse and Sydney Design Week for this incredible accolade.
DesignInc has joined Architecture + Design Reconciliation Industry Network Group (A&D RING) members in co-signing an open letter to the Australian public endorsing the Uluru Statement from the Heart and a First Nations Voice in the constitution.