Perspective: Designing with heart at Vern Barnett School
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…
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Designing Better Cities: Urban Design at DesignInc Sydney Enters a New Chapter
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….
Designing for Clarity, Comfort and Connection at Gold Coast Airport
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…
Bridging Now to Next—Designing a Reconciled Future
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…
Designing Dignity: Transforming Emergency Housing in NSW
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…
Wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion in School Design
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…
For the professional: UNSW CBD Campus unveiled
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…
Workplace gender equality at DesignInc Sydney
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…
Architecture with Pride x DesignInc Sydney
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….
Melbourne’s Senior Leadership Grows
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…
Decarbonising architectural practice: updated Sydney Sustainability Action Plan released
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…
New Principal headlines Sydney promotions in 2025
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….
Sky-bound—$200M scheme for Sydney T2 terminal unveiled
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…
Greening transport—Sustainability accolades for Sydney infrastructure
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.
Commendation at the LEA Vic + Tas Chapter 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 Wins Minister’s Award
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 receives International Architecture Award—Chicago Athenaeum
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’s Sustainability Commitment
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…
Connecting Sydney—Draft Western Harbour Tunnel PDLP released
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…
Melbourne’s Senior Team Strengthens By Five
Five new senior leadership positions announced in our Melbourne studio, as two new Directors and three Principals strengthen DesignInc’s leadership team.
Dr. Kahn elected on Urban Design Association NSW committee
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…
Purpose-built: Claire Kirlew becomes Sydney’s newest Defence Principal
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 Principal joins DesignInc Sydney
Experienced transport and public realm designer, Jamie Kemp, has joined DesignInc Sydney as the studio’s newest Principal.
DesignInc claim Lord Mayor’s Prize among five accolades: NSW Architecture Awards
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…
‘It’s all connected’—Roadmapping our un-siloed, sustainable future
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…
Reservoir Primary School’s Transformation Unveiled: A Fusion of Heritage and Innovation
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.
Design for people, place and planet—Introducing our ESD Framework
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…
Now More Than Ever—Reflections from DesignInc Sydney’s National Reconciliation Week Panel
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…
Getting to know Alex Matovic
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…
Nurturing Wellbeing in Architectural Workplaces: Symposium Insights
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.
DesignInc Positive Legacy of Design Award 2024
Rachel Soebekti has been awarded The University of Melbourne’s DesignInc Positive Legacy of Design Award for 2024.
Glenroy Library Receives Prestigious ALIA Commendation: Fostering Community Connection
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 Climate Active Certified for Services and Organisation
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 Opens in Darwin
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.
Benalla P-12 College: Full STEAM ahead
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.
Kat Povey Joins DesignInc Adelaide to Lead Design Management Services
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.
Workplace gender equality at DesignInc Sydney
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…
Clinical minds—a journey from genetics to healthcare architecture
This time ten years ago, Kate Reardon was working with pre-natal patients at Liverpool Hospital. Today, she is an Associate and healthcare architect at DesignInc Sydney: designing hospitals like the one she used to work in.
DesignInc Melbourne featured on the new Central Melbourne Axis Walking Tour app
The Australian Institute of Australia – Victorian Chapter has launched a Central Melbourne Axis Walking Tour on both app stores and online.
Nguluway DesignInc Celebrates Three Years!
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,…
DesignInc Adelaide’s Directors Double
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.
The Academy East Melbourne announced as Finalist in Victorian Premier’s Design Awards 2023
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.
2023: Sustainability, Social Responsibility and Design Excellence
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.
Commended…The Academy East Melbourne
DesignInc Melbourne is delighted the Academy East Melbourne received a Commendation at the LEA Victoria/Tasmania Chapter Awards.
Brisbane Joins DesignInc’s Reconciliation Journey
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.
DesignInc Sydney—Our Next Step in Sustainability
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.
DesignInc Melbourne: On a Path to Reconciliation
Reconciliation Australia has welcomed DesignInc Melbourne to the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program with the formal endorsement of our inaugural Reflect RAP.
Redfern Station—Mist over the Landscape
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’.
Getting to Know Tara Keast
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.
Australia’s Leading Biomedical Facility for ‘Living’ Cancer Therapies
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.
PHIVE Parramatta wins the Holdmark Innovation Award!
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 Says ‘Yes’ to the Voice
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.
Getting to Know Miriam Enoch
DesignInc Associate Miriam Enoch wears many hats. As well as being a talented Landscape Architect, she is Vice President of the NSW Chapter of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) and mother of three young girls. We spoke with Miriam about her journey so far, her various roles, her favourite project, and the realities of juggling a range of commitments.
SAP: Sustainability in Practice
Architects have significant responsibility for greenhouse gas emissions generated by the building sector. To address this, DesignInc Melbourne is pleased to share our Sustainability Action Plan (SAP).
Our Sydney Studio has Moved!
The DesignInc Sydney and Nguluway DesignInc teams have moved into a new studio that fosters collaboration, creativity and connection.
NAIDOC Week—’Architecture, Design, People and Place’
As part of NAIDOC Week 2023, DesignInc Sydney and Nguluway DesignInc collaborated with Ethos Urban and Curio Projects to host an exciting event on Cockatoo Island—’Architecture, Design, People and Place’.
Wulanda Shines at the 2023 South Australian Architecture Awards
DesignInc is delighted to announce that Wulanda Recreation + Convention Centre has been recognised in two categories at the 2023 South Australian Architecture Awards, winning Public Architecture and receiving a commendation for Sustainable Architecture.
Cameron Martin Appointed Director of DesignInc Sydney
The DesignInc Sydney Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Cameron Martin as a new Director from 1st July 2023.
PHIVE Parramatta is a Winner!
We are thrilled to announce that PHIVE Parramatta has received multiple awards and commendations across a range of industry organisations for exemplary architectural design, sustainability, urban design and library design.
DesignInc Positive Legacy of Design Award 2023
Saran Kim has been awarded The University of Melbourne’s DesignInc Positive Legacy of Design Award for 2023. Presented on 1 June 2023, Saran was awarded for the best design from any discipline…