Recreation
We pool our collective talent across urban design, architecture, interiors and landscape to create engaging civic and recreational spaces that build identity, support wellbeing and bring together people from all walks of life.
DesignInc’s urban and landscape teams work closely with our architects to create integrated green spaces and recreational buildings beneficial to individuals, the community, and the environment.
We are sensitive to inherent harmonies between nature and people, and the benefits of recreation and green space. Landscaped spaces offer vital recreational benefits—places to run, play or simply be outdoors. Happiness happens when people can release energy, engage with others, develop skills, play games, flex their imagination, and explore their physical environment.
Our recreation experience includes:
- Parks and playgrounds
- Sports facilities
- Auditoriums
- Aquatic centres
- Basketball courts
- Gardens
Project
Ultimo Public School
Project
Lindfield Learning Village
Project
State Basketball Centre
Project
M4 Widening, Under the Viaduct
Recreation Awards
YearAwardProject
2023
Winner, Community Facility of the Year, Parks and Leisure Australia (SA/NT)
Wulanda Recreation + Convention Centre
2023
Commendation, Sustainable Architecture, Australian Institute of Architects (SA)
Wulanda Recreation + Convention Centre
2023
Winner, Public Architecture, Australian Institute of Architects (SA)
Wulanda Recreation + Convention Centre
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, Renovation / Modernisation over $5 Million, Learning Environments Australasia
Lindfield Learning Village
2019
Winner, Public Architecture Award, Australian Institute of Architects (NSW)
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
2018
Winner, Education Award, IIDA Global Excellence Awards
Victoria University Building C Lecture Theatres + Active Learning Spaces
People
Projects
Insight
Moreland Celebrates the Opening of Glenroy Community Hub
Moreland Mayor Mark Riley officially opened the Hub with a speech, following a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony.
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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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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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The Future of Education
The DesignInc Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne studios are setting new benchmarks in education typologies.
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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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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.