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Comment: FK on designing hotels for the modern age and redefining their place within communities

Comment: FK on designing hotels for the modern age and redefining their place within communities

Angela Biddle, Principal and interior designer at multi-disciplinary international design firm FK, comments on how hotel design is evolving.

From cutting-edge projects to thoughtful interviews, seven stories on adaptive reuse 

From cutting-edge projects to thoughtful interviews, seven stories on adaptive reuse 

Adaptive reuse is all the rage across the design industry, and rightly so. Here, we present a selection of articles on this most effective approach to sustainability.

Play and respite in Fender Katsalidis’ Art Deco executive suites at The Darling

Play and respite in Fender Katsalidis’ Art Deco executive suites at The Darling

Overcoming pandemic hurdles to redefine guest experiences amidst Sydney’s bustling entertainment precinct, The Darling has undergone a two-year restoration that melds Art Deco interiors with the necessities of hotel living.

Who, what, when and where – On The Move February careers news

Who, what, when and where – On The Move February careers news

Rounding up the movers and shakers across architecture and design in February 2024, including news from McGregor Coxall, Buchan and more.

On The Move: A bumper round of career news to finish 2023

On The Move: A bumper round of career news to finish 2023

It’s the final round of career moves for 2023. Stretching back to November, it’s a bumper list full of diverse and exciting appointments.

From tired office to luxury aged care: Adaptive reuse with Fender Katsalidis

From tired office to luxury aged care: Adaptive reuse with Fender Katsalidis

The Alba is a transformative adaptive reuse project in Melbourne, transforming a dilapidated office building into a refined aged care residence.

What does empowerment and inclusivity look like in the design industry?

What does empowerment and inclusivity look like in the design industry?

Last month, MillerKnoll and Queers in Property (QIP) came together to showcase queer designers in a LGBTQI+ speaker series which explored the journeys and work of leading queer designers. We give you the rundown.

Tonal restraint in this calm Melbourne office by Fender Katsalidis

Tonal restraint in this calm Melbourne office by Fender Katsalidis

The new Melbourne headquarters of Holder East at 170 Queen Street offers a unique blend of tranquillity and sophistication in the CBD. Designed by Fender Katsalidis, the office aims to be a calm sanctuary amid the urban hustle.

Sustainable, livable and naturally urban: Sydney’s future at the VIVID Collectivity Talks

Sustainable, livable and naturally urban: Sydney’s future at the VIVID Collectivity Talks

While Sydney’s VIVID celebration is typically associated with stunning visuals and light shows, it is also a place to ponder the futures of the harbour city.

On The Move: Design careers move forward in May

On The Move: Design careers move forward in May

Promotions, senior appointments, mergers and more: this month’s On The Move column has it all. Find out who’s doing what with their careers in design.

3 ways our cities can adopt adaptive reuse – a discussion

3 ways our cities can adopt adaptive reuse – a discussion

Fender Katsalidis partner, Nicky Drobis, was recently on a panel discussing adaptive reuse and its potential to redefine our cities’ skylines. She outlines 3 ways our cities can increase adoption of adaptive reuse projects.

Comment: Fender Katsalidis principal Jessica Lee on the three biggest trends in aged care design

Comment: Fender Katsalidis principal Jessica Lee on the three biggest trends in aged care design

In this comment piece written by Jessica Lee, talks us through the standout trends in designing for aged care.