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Workplaces on Campus: new dynamics for a distinctive workforce

Highly educated, mission-oriented and independent — academics and university staff are unique. So, what do they need to thrive on campus?

CONVERSATION

Evolving R&D facilities — what’s next?

Precision medicine, AI-powered discoveries and looming patent expirations on top-selling Big Pharma drugs are shaking up the life sciences industry. To meet these changing demands, research and development (R&D) facilities will have to evolve quickly.

Liam Short

Media May 14, 2024

Concept design unveiled for first stage of University of NSW Canberra City (UNSW) campus

The draft concept design for the first stage of UNSW’s Canberra City campus development has been unveiled. The Hassell-designed concept was guided by Country with the buildings ​‘designed for adaptability, flexibility and agility to cater for the university’s immediate and long-term needs’.

Carolin Funcke

With over 15 years of experience working as an architect for leading firms in Australia and Europe, Carolin is a Senior Associate and Co-leader of Education and Science, based at our Sydney studio.

Media March 18, 2024

Lab Design announces 2024 Design Excellence Award winners

The Hassell-designed Australian National University (ANU) Research School of Physics (stage one) has been awarded Special Merit recognition in the Technical Complexity category at the Lab Design fifth annual Design Excellence awards.

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Michael Kirby Building Macquarie University

The upcycled Michael Kirby Building brings a new, revitalised energy to the heart of Macquarie University’s Wallumattagal Campus on Dharug Country in Sydney, putting interdisciplinary knowledge and lifelong learning front and centre.

Media January 12, 2024

Seven ground-breaking education designs

Indesign shared their picks for the seven most inspiring recent projects across education design, including Hassell’s Australian National University’s Research School of Physics, describing it as ​“leading the way in both form and function for academics and students alike”. Read the round-up here.

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.

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Global Change Institute

The University of Queensland’s Global Change Institute proves the future-leading design thinking.

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The University of Western Australia’s EZONE

EZONE positions the University of Western Australia at the forefront of STEM education and campus transformation.

News November 01, 2023

Strengthening ties: Hassell’s 2023 National AIA Awards

Two Hassell projects have been honoured at this year’s Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) National Awards: Herston Quarter in Brisbane and ANU Research School of Physics in Canberra, Australia.

Conversation

Decoding the DNA of innovation: lessons from Kendall Square

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

Media October 26, 2023

ANU’s Research School of Physics welcomes transformative research

Hassell has delivered a long awaited and purpose-built science facility – conducive to rigorous engagement and cutting-edge research – that coincides with its eight year partnership with the university. Read the article in Australia Design Review.

Conversation

NIDA: 21 years in the limelight

Take a fresh look at the Sulman award-winning National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) as it comes of age.
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