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SHORTLISTED • Knight Frank, WA⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Australian Design Review has unveiled the shortlist for the 2024 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), and we're thrilled to announce that our design for Knight Frank Australia Perth is shortlisted for Workplace Under 1000 sqm!⁠ ⁠ The realised design features an extensive front-of-house client interface which leads to an open-plan workplace incorporating a wide range of separate staff amenities including informal meeting and focus rooms. ⁠ ⁠ Warm, tactile, finishes formed the basis of our interior design palette. The materials and colour palette were chosen to make subtle references to the international brand, whilst also being heavily inspired by the local Western Australian landscape.⁠ ⁠🔗 • Discover more: https://bit.ly/3Y8BSjk #PlusArchitecture #KnightFrank #WorkplaceDesign #Perth #IDEA2024

RAISING THE BAR • Drift, QLD ⁠ ⁠ As expectations for luxury residences continue to rise, what truly sets one offering apart from the rest?⁠ ⁠ According to Kate Ockwell, Associate at Plus Architecture, the answer lies in wellness. Fast becoming a must-have in boutique residential design following a rise in popularity during the pandemic, Kate says the demand for exclusive health and wellness amenities is here to stay.⁠ ⁠ Kate recently met with Architecture & Design (Australia) to discuss Drift Residences for GDI Property Group, a collection of 50 boutique residences currently under construction on the Gold Coast’s Main Beach. Exemplifying this philosophy and a standout in our premium residential portfolio, every detail of Drift has been meticulously designed to curate an unparalleled, wellness-focussed way of living that befits the coastal location.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 • Discover more: https://bit.ly/3SilTvs #PlusArchitecture #Wellness #Luxury #DriftResidences #GoldCoast

IN THE MEDIA ⁠ ⁠ We have plenty of thought-leaders in our midst at Plus, and recently our Sydney Principal, Mark Ojascastro, was selected to join the panel discussion ‘Designing for Tomorrow: Sustainable Design Solutions’ at the Design Show Australia 2024. ⁠ ⁠ Mark was joined by fellow panellists: • Joshua Ellis, Cultivated • Stephen Major, Tarkett • Alice Pamment, PAMMENT PROJECTS • Bobby Gordon, Robert Gordon Australia to discuss designing with a holistic approach to sustainability, innovation in sustainable manufacturing and materials and collaboration and education across the industry. ⁠ ⁠ Read Mark's key takeaways from the discussion in his recent Architecture & Design (Australia) feature. ⁠ ⁠ 🔗 • Read more: https://bit.ly/3ycanuD #PlusArchitecture #SustainableDesign #DesignShow2024

UNDER CONSTRUCTION • Scape Kensington, NSW⁠ ⁠ Scape Kensington reaches the halfway point with Infinity Constructions Group Pty. Ltd.! Check out their latest drone footage of its current construction status, which includes the scaffolding setup and jump form installation. ⁠ ⁠ The high-rise student accommodation project for Scape Australia is set to reach a height of over 60 metres, with 365 beds and ground-floor retail. Our design includes indoor and outdoor amenities including a gymnasium and landscaped terrace gardens. ⁠ ⁠ The project is slated for completion in early 2025 in time for students to commence semester one. ⁠ ⁠ 🔗 • Discover more: https://bit.ly/3zwB25J #PlusArchitecture #ScapeKensington #ScapeAU #StudentAccommodation

Brilliant news, the UDIA NSW & Urban Property Group 2024 Awards for Excellence recently announced that Lidcombe Rise is a finalist across THREE categories: Masterplanned Communities, Apartments (High Rise) and Affordable Development. ⁠ ⁠ Located in the heart of Sydney’s Western suburbs, this $130 million development is the realisation of a collaboration between Plus Architecture, developer Billbergia Group, Homes NSW / Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) and Evolve Housing — we joined forces to tackle the growing demand for diverse housing and greater economic vitality in Sydney.⁠ ⁠ Led by Director amit julka Julka and Senior Associate Alvin S., this project showcases the outstanding teamwork of our Sydney studio.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 • Link to more: https://bit.ly/44y0IKN #PlusArchitecture #LidcombeRise #Billbergia #AffordableHousing #Sydney

UNWIND, ENTERTAIN & GATHER ⁠• 251-261 Springvale Road, VIC⁠ ⁠ When we designed the interiors of 251-261 Springvale Road for Australian Nan Xin Investment in Glen Waverley, Victoria, we emphasised striking a balance between sophistication and comfort. ⁠ ⁠ Oak floorboards add warmth to the material palette, whilst a seamless, natural-looking traditional interpretation of terrazzo in wet areas creates a luxurious yet distinctly organic look and feel. ⁠ ⁠ Interior Design Lead, Ivona Golubovic, from our Melbourne studio, explains that careful consideration of the material palette will ensure the longevity and timelessness of the project. "Flexibility, accessibility and a premium selection of finishes in warm muted tones will add richness and sophistication in years to come."⁠ 🔗 • Link to more: https://bit.ly/4cTAIg4 #PlusArchitecture #SpringvaleRoad #InteriorDesignAustralia #GlenWaverley

APPROVED • Baia, NSW⁠ ⁠ Plus's competition-winning design of Baia has been approved by the NSW Planning Panel.⁠  ⁠ Occupying a prime site on Sydney’s Rhodes Peninsula, the mixed-use precinct for the Meriton Group will house 277 apartments, a childcare facility and retail amenities. ⁠  ⁠ Through consultation with our Indigenous design partner, Greenaway Architects, we have referenced Water, Ground, and Sky Country in our design response, resulting in a tower that embodies a sensitive representation of its cultural heritage.⁠ ⁠ The podium design features a horizontal, layered expression to mimic eroded Hawkesbury sandstone, while the rising tower is articulated as separated 'community blocks', stacked vertically with delineating bands, which also aid in reducing the visual mass and modulating the form.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 • Discover more: https://bit.ly/3W80jw4 #PlusArchitecture #ArchitectureNSW #GreenawayArchitects #DesignCompetition #Sydney

500 WOMEN IN PROPERTY⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to three of our colleagues who have been accepted into the Property Council of Australia’s renowned 500 Women in Property 2024 programme!⁠ ⁠ We are so proud of Associate Giordana Vizzari from our Perth studio, Architect Nicole Hughes based in our Gold Coast studio, along with Architect Prue Laws from our new Geelong studio, who have all been recognised for their talent, dedication and leadership potential on a regional scale. ⁠ ⁠ The programme was set up to fast-track women into leadership positions within the property industry, equipping them with the tools and confidence for their careers to flourish.⁠ #PlusArchitecture #PropertyCouncil #500WomenInProperty #PropertyCouncilofAustralia

FINDING EQUILIBRIUM • Normanby and Munro, VIC⁠ ⁠ In a sea of new glass towers, our design of Normanby and Munro offers a refreshingly elegant and enduring alternative to apartment living in South Melbourne's evolving skyline.⁠ ⁠ Normanby and Munro features a series of towers of staggered heights and alternating hues to create an undulating rhythm within the existing streetscape. Drawing inspiration from the warehouses and ornate Victorian architecture of South Melbourne, we incorporated abstractions of traditional architectural details, including keystone arches, chamfered columns and flared balustrades.⁠ ⁠ Project Lead, Nic Antoniou, explains that the design integrates respectfully into the existing fabric, with a subtle nod to the future.⁠ "The risk of nostalgia is that it becomes a caricature, but Normanby and Munro feels not only timeless but quite refreshing in its context."⁠ ⁠ 🔗 • Discover more: https://bit.ly/3LjCivM #PlusArchitecture #ArchitectureMelbourne #MultiResidentialDesign #FishermansBend

Thank you FM Media (Facility Management) for the great write-up on my thoughts on how modular design can play a part in remedying Australia’s housing crisis. At Plus Architecture, we're developing flexible, cost-effective, and sustainable modular construction systems across Australia and New Zealand. These innovations are crucial for meeting the growing demand for housing efficiently. #PlusArchitecture #ModularDesign #AffordableHousing