Dr. Michael Kahn
NSW Architect Registration No. 12869
Infrastructure
Many of us may not intuitively associate infrastructure with good architecture. But at DesignInc, we believe they are intrinsically linked. We want to move forward and influence the built environment holistically.
Infrastructure projects are about pushing the boundaries of engineering to achieve quality. We embrace the challenge of realising beautiful yet functional outcomes and having the courage to challenge our clients and collaborators to do better.
We don’t settle for just functional results. These projects are critical legacy assets, so we always strive to marry aesthetic and function to get the best project solution with sustainable infrastructure that will serve the community for generations.
Our infrastructure experience includes:
- Transport interchanges
- Roads and highways
- Public Transport facilities
- Parks and public open spaces
Project
Valve House
Project
Byron Bay Transport Interchange
Project
Como Station Upgrade
Project
Chatswood Transport Interchange
Project
Northern Beaches Bus B-Line
Project
Sydney Metro North West
Infrastructure today is evolving in the right direction. Through research and consultation, our projects don’t just address the big urban issues of transport and public place making, but environment and community as well.
Cathryn Drew-Bredin
Director, DesignInc
Infrastructure Awards
YearAwardProject
2022
Winner, Regional Achievement Award—Northern New South Wales, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (NSW)
Byron Bay Transport Interchange
2022
Winner, Infrastructure Award of Excellence, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (NSW)
Byron Bay Transport Interchange
2022
Outstanding Achievement, Design, Infrastructure Sustainability Council
Rooty Hill Station and Commuter Carpark
2022
Shortlisted, Well Connected Communities with Quality Local Environments, NSW Government Premier’s Award
Byron Bay Transport Interchange
2020
Winner, Excellence in Infrastructure Delivery, Annual Leadership Excellence Awards, Local Government Professionals Australia SA
Mitcham Memorial Library
2019
Finalist, Excellence in Environment & Sustainability, Institute Public Works Engineering Australasia
Mitcham Memorial Library
2017
National Infrastructure Award for Government Partnership Excellence, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia Awards
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC)
2015
Winner, Great Place Award, Planning Institute of Australia (NSW)
Chatswood Transport Interchange
2009
Winner, Engineering Excellence Award for Infrastructure, Association of Consulting Engineers Australia
Chatswood Transport Interchange
People
Voytek Trzebiatowski
NSW Architect Registration No. 10087
Miriam Enoch
Megan Walker
NSW Architect Registration No. 7478
Garth Davies
NSW Architect Registration No. 7373
Mary Anne McGirr
NSW Architect Registration No. 10946
Jamie Kemp
Paul Wallace
NSW Architect Registration No. 10772
Ben Norris
Francesco Camillo
Ryan Chen
Sayali Auti
Hugh Marchant
Mary Barsoum
Vicki Li
Doug Oke
Alexandra Duff
Seng Poh Liong
NSW Architect Registration No. 11266
Lawrence Huang
Projects
Insight
Infrastructure and Urban Design
‘Infrastructure’ conjures images of transport systems and highways, water and electric distribution networks, tunnels and bridges: mega feats of engineering that make modern life possible. These engineered projects often lurk just out of consciousness in our day-to-day urban existence; that is, until something goes wrong, immediately thrusting our reliance on the infrastructure in question into focus.
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A Fine Balance—Transport and Infrastructure Projects
Transport infrastructure projects change lives. Yet they are complex to get right, requiring a balance of technical requirements with considerations such as heritage, accessibility, bushfire, landscape, urban and local community contexts.
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Getting to Know Lynne Hancock
Principal Urban Designer Lynne Hancock joined DesignInc Sydney’s urban design and planning team in 2019, bringing her wide range of experience and expertise.
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Getting to Know Paul Wallace
Paul Wallace is an Architect and Principal at DesignInc Sydney. We met up with Paul to discuss architecture, design, travel, vinyl and classic cars.
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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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Gender Equality at DesignInc
For the last few years DesignInc Sydney has been on a journey to increase female representation across all levels within the company.