Jane Devlin
VIC Architect Registration No. 17028
Architecture
Our architecture is first and foremost about people, making places for shelter, healing, learning, working, travelling and enjoying.
DesignInc is single-minded about creating healthy buildings and places for people that make a positive difference to the health and happiness of people’s lives through the quality of every environment we create. Our work balances functionality and place, incorporating connections to Country, landscape, and respecting diversity.
Our Architectural experience spans a range of portfolios including:
- Schools and universities
- Hospitals and health facilities
- Public buildings
- Libraries and community hubs
- Sports and recreation facilities
- Residential developments
Project
Glenroy Community Hub
Project
Ultimo Public School
Project
Victoria Street Station
Project
Shellharbour Civic Centre
Architecture has the unique capacity to be creative and problem solving at the same time. There is never one specific solution; good architecture is achieved through a designer’s exposure and experience of many different things.
Stephen Webb
Design Director, DesignInc Melbourne
Architecture Awards
YearAwardProject
2023
Winner, Public Architecture, Australian Institute of Architects (SA)
Wulanda Recreation + Convention Centre
2023
Commendation, Sustainable Architecture, Australian Institute of Architects (SA)
Wulanda Recreation + Convention Centre
2023
Winner, Commercial and Multi-Residential Exterior Category, Dulux Colour Awards
PHIVE—Parramatta Civic Hub
2022
Winner, Project of the Year Award, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue’s Boomtown! 2022 Property & Infrastructure Awards
PHIVE—Parramatta Civic Hub
2022
Commendation, Educational Architecture, National Architecture Awards, Australian Institute of Architects
Ultimo Public School
2022
Winner, New Construction / Entire New Education Facility, Learning Environments Australasia
Ultimo Public School
2022
Winner, William E Kemp Award for Educational Architecture, Australian Institute of Architects (NSW)
Ultimo Public School
2020
Commendation, New Construction / Entire New Educational Facility, Learning Environments Australasia
Adelaide Botanic High School
2020
Commendation, Renovation / Modernisation over $5 Million, Learning Environments Australasia
Lindfield Learning Village
2019
Derrick Kendrick Award for Sustainable Architecture, Australian Institute of Architects (SA)
Adelaide Botanic High School
2019
Dr John Mayfield Award for Educational Architecture, Australian Institute of Architects (SA)
Adelaide Botanic High School
2019
Robert Dickson Award for Interior Architecture, Australian Institute of Architects (SA)
Adelaide Botanic High School
2019
Gold Award, Built Environment Education, Design Institute of Australia (SA/NT) Awards
Adelaide Botanic High School
2019
High Commendation, Community Facility of the Year, Parks & Leisure Australia (SA/NT)
Mitcham Memorial Library
2015
Commendation, Urban Design Award, Australian Institute of Architects (NSW)
Chatswood Transport Interchange
People
Ben Luppino
Ben Zoontjens
Cathryn Drew-Bredin
NSW Architect Registration No. 7269
Christon Smith
VIC Architect Registration No. 16069
Craig Kerslake
NSW Architect Registration No. 7789
Darryl Suttie
VIC Architect Registration No. 800248
Di Lund
QLD Architect Registration No. 3327
Grant Hinds
QLD Architect Registration No. 4786
Ian Armstrong
NSW Architect Registration No. 7260
Projects
New Schools 2024 – Brinbeal Secondary College – Supported Inclusion School
St John’s Grammar School Education Centre Arts + Technology Enterprise Precinct
45-57 Parramatta Road, Annandale
Cobblebank Community Services Hub
Caulfield Grammar School Senior School Teaching and Learning Building
St Joseph’s School Hectorville Learning Building
Insight
Neurodiversity in Educational Environments
At DesignInc, neurodiversity is a key consideration in the design of our education environments. We aim to create inclusive facilities, using universal design principles to meet the needs of a wide range of users, improving wellbeing for all.
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Architecture Australia—PHIVE
PHIVE Parramatta is featured in the Jan/Feb 2023 issue of Architecture Australia.
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Contemporary Library Design—Where to Now?
The traditional library experience is evolving from a model centred around collections and borrowing to one that prioritises social connection.
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Our Melbourne Studio is Carbon Neutral
As of the 2019–20 financial year, our Melbourne studio has been entirely carbon neutral in our operations.
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A Gathering Place for the Mount Gambier Community
A new Community and Recreation Hub will provide individual, social and economic benefits to the people of Mount Gambier.
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A Sophisticated Blend of Architecture, Landscape and Wine
Nestled in the idyllic countryside, this cellar door offers visitors a memorable wine tasting and brand experience.
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Award-winning Education Design
Two of our recent projects—Ultimo Public School and Ramlegh Park Primary School—have been recognised in a range of 2022 awards, cementing DesignInc as leaders in education design.