Community

The world is rediscovering how much we all need to feel belonging, connection and identity. Why is community so important? Community comforts, teaches, shares and unites people.

DesignInc are leaders in community projects. Our success is based on our ability to connect with users and stakeholders, listening, understanding, and involving them in the design journey. The essence of community permeates every part of each project, from schools to workplaces; from health to transport; from landscape to urban design.

Our projects seek to provide connection between people, place, and nature. Integration with landscape and acknowledgement of Country enriches the relationship. This translates to improved health and wellbeing for occupants and buildings which are generous in their welcome, safety, and quality of space.

Our community experience includes:

Libraries
Community hubs
Council facilities
Public spaces

Project

Wulanda Recreation + Convention Centre

Project

Glenroy Community Hub

Project

PHIVE—Parramatta Civic Hub

DesignInc Sydney - Shellharbour Civic Hub

Project

Shellharbour Civic Centre

Project

Mitcham Memorial Library

Project

Shellharbour Council Workplace

Community Awards

YearAwardProject

2023 Winner, Public Architecture, Australian Institute of Architects (SA) Wulanda Recreation + Convention Centre

2023 Winner, Community Facility of the Year, Parks and Leisure Australia (SA/NT) Wulanda Recreation + Convention Centre

2023 Shortlisted, Interior Architecture Award, Australian Institute of Architects (NSW) PHIVE—Parramatta Civic Hub

2023 Commendation, Public Architecture Award, Australian Institute of Architects (NSW) PHIVE—Parramatta Civic Hub

2023 Commendation, Sustainability Award, Australian Institute of Architects (NSW) 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 Shortlisted, Well Connected Communities with Quality Local Environments, NSW Government Premier’s Award Byron Bay Transport Interchange

2020 Winner, Public Domain, Good Design Awards Shellharbour Civic Centre and Shellharbour Council Workplace

2019 Excellence in Public Realm, Urban Development Institute of Australia (SA) Mitcham Memorial Library

2019 Winner, Public Architecture Award, Australian Institute of Architects (NSW) Shellharbour Civic Centre and Shellharbour Council Workplace

2019 Winner, Australian Library and Information Association Shellharbour Civic Centre and Shellharbour Council Workplace

2019 Excellence in Design and/or Construction of a Public Works Environmental Enhancement Project, Institute Public Works Engineering Australasia (SA) Mitcham Memorial Library

2019 Finalist, Excellence in Environment & Sustainability, Institute Public Works Engineering Australasia Mitcham Memorial Library

Our community projects respond to our ‘why’ of social infrastructure. We’re part of the community that uses these projects as well. Being able to provide these spaces and seeing the community use them gives us our sense of fulfillment and joy.
Ben Luppino
Senior Associate, DesignInc Adelaide