Homebush Station Upgrade
Originally built in 1855 as part of the first railway line in Sydney, Homebush Station is widely considered as the most intact heritage listed station in the Sydney network. As part of the NSW-wide Transport Access Program (TAP) DesignInc provided architectural services to upgrade Homebush Station to be accessible, modern and welcoming.
A key challenge was to maintain the existing character of the site while meeting contemporary accessibility, egress and wayfinding requirements. Our solution was to create a seamlessly blended design, integrating the design language of the heritage components into the new structures.
Upgrades include new lifts, canopies for weather protection, improvements to station entrances lighting and CCTV surveillance, and wayfinding signage. Connections to surrounding streetscape were enhanced through upgraded interchange areas and bicycle facilities as well as a new pedestrian crossing on Loftus Street.
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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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Celebrating 21 Years Together
Born from three Australian architecture and design practices coming together in 2000, DesignInc is a powerful union of design talent, professional expertise, and multidisciplinary skills.
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DesignInc Sydney wins UDIA NSW Diversity and Inclusion Award
DesignInc Sydney is thrilled to have received the 2021 UDIA NSW Diversity and Inclusion Award. With high levels of cultural diversity, gender equity at Director level, a fully funded First Nations architectural scholarship, Nguluway DesignInc partnership and a range of progressive policies, we are proud of our achievements.
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Inclusion and Diversity—a Win-Win
Research continues to demonstrate that inclusion and diversity in the workplace benefits not only the internal culture, but also outcomes such as creativity, strategic thinking, productivity and profit. In other words it’s a win-win for teams, clients, projects and the business.
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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.
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Reconciliation—a Shared Journey
DesignInc Sydney is thrilled to announce the launch of our first ‘Innovate’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), committing to practical actions to strengthen relationships, create mutual respect improve the opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
