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The Future of Retail

In Asia and the Middle East, the reinvention of retail is unfolding at breakneck speed. Our latest research report, The Future of Retail delves into the trends, ideas and innovations reshaping how — and why — we shop.

Tanya Golitschenko

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Ngurra: The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Precinct

A winning design concept for a long overdue cultural landmark, Ngurra expresses the significance of First Nations’ history and traditions in Australia’s national conscience.

Conversation

Transforming forgotten waterfronts into vibrant public spaces

How do you transform a forgotten urban waterfront into a thriving destination that helps cities become more resilient to climate change? Yuru Ding, Researcher at Hassell, explores six characteristics driving successful waterfront developments.

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Baker McKenzie London

A ground-breaking legal workplace where the concept of ​‘we’ is more important than ​‘me’, the new London headquarters for international law firm Baker McKenzie has supercharged an entirely new way of working.

News December 12, 2023

2023 Awards Wrap

From architecture and interiors to urban design, Hassell projects have been honoured with 22 awards and commendations this year. Congratulations to our forward thinking clients, our collaborators and our talented teams.

Conversation

Decoding the DNA of innovation: lessons from Kendall Square

What’s the secret recipe behind the world’s most innovative districts?

Media October 16, 2023

Hassell designs the perfect gift for Perth Zoo’s 125th Birthday

Just unveiled, the new Perth Zoo Nature Playground offers an immersive and educational experience for all. More than just a fun playtime for families, the playground is designed to raise awareness among users about Perth Zoo’s work in conservation and breeding. ​“For 125 years, Perth Zoo has held a special place in the hearts and minds of Western Australian community members. It’s wonderful to see how families and visitors have eagerly embraced this early phase of its upcoming transformation by experiencing all that the Playground has to offer,” says Hassell Principal Anthony Brookfield. Read the article in Architecture & Design. Image: Robert Frith.

News October 24, 2023

Perth Zoo unveils 125th birthday gift — an all-abilities, immersive playground

Opening just in time for the Perth Zoo’s 125 anniversary, the new all-abilities Nature Playground designed by Hassell offers an immersive and educational experience for all.

Media September 19, 2023

Green spaces are go

Commercial Property Guide explores Dr. Daniel Davis’ research in From Office to Oasis, highlighting that well-designed green spaces in offices are viewed as valuable perks, providing areas for socializing, relaxation, exercise, rejuvenation, and client entertainment.

Media September 20, 2023

Co-working office space is staging a comeback as demand rises

Hub Australia has been one of the more active in the area and is opening its flagship site at 44 Martin Place, Sydney with a high-end luxury offering. Hassell is working with Hub to create ​“an iconic Sydney workspace inside a beautiful heritage listed building, which is the enviable and ideal place to work for a range of high-end financial, technology, legal and blue-chip organisations in Sydney”. Read the article in Sydney Morning Herald.

Media August 30, 2023

‘Gravity of people coming back to the office’…

According to a recent study undertaken by global design firm Hassel, companies which have made adjustments to both their physical office environments and working approaches are enjoying a 17 per cent surge in employee satisfaction compared to establishments that have adhered rigidly to their pre-pandemic operational norms. In ​‘Great Adaptations’, the fourth edition of Hassell’s annual Workplace Futures Survey, Senior Researcher Dr Daniel Davis found that more people are working from the office this year. ​“Employees are more likely to be picking the office this year than they were last year, there is this kind of gravity of people coming back,” he said. Read the article in the Property Council news.

Media August 29, 2023

Flexible workspace elevated to luxury status at Hub Martin Place

Australia’s premium flexible workspace provider, Hub Australia, takes its executive experience to luxurious new heights at Hub Martin Place in Sydney, opening this September. Brad Krauskopf, CEO at Hub said: ​“At Hub Martin Place, we have set ourselves a lofty goal to create a new standard for workspace hospitality in Australia… We are working with Hassell Studio to create an iconic Sydney workspace inside a beautiful heritage listed building, which is the enviable and ideal place to work for a range of high-end financial, technology, legal and blue-chip organisations in Sydney.” Read the article in Busy Continent.

Media August 31, 2023

BidiBidi Music & Arts Centre: Refugee Camp Culture

Xavier De Kestelier, Head of Design and leader of the design technology and innovation team at Hassell, talks at the NLA about designing Bidibidi Music & Arts Centre in Uganda for the second-largest refugee camp in the world. Watch the video.

News August 30, 2023

International recognition: SEEK HQ wins SIA Architectural Design Award

Hassell’s ultra-flexible ​‘contemporary warehouse’ SEEK HQ has been honoured with a Commercial Project Merit Award in the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) 2023 Architectural Design Awards. Find out more about the award and this ​‘magnetic workplace’…
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