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GHD Design’s Perth studio has been invited to speak at the 22nd annual EmAGN WA - Emerging Architects and Graduates Network (WA) ‘3 Over / 4 Under’ forum, on November 7th at Perth Mess Hall. Since its inception in 2003, this event has provided a platform for three established and four emerging practitioners to share their design philosophies, strategies and ideas. To explore this year’s theme, 'Life Through Design', Meg Chute and Isaac Mccormack will present Altum Living, an over-50s multi-residential apartment project that sets a new standard for fostering community and enhancing quality of life across different life stages. Meg and Isaac will also share insights into GHD Design’s culture, highlighting our commitment to intergenerational and interdisciplinary collaboration. They will discuss how the work culture at GHD Design fosters knowledge sharing, professional growth and innovation, creating a space where emerging professionals thrive alongside experienced colleagues. This is an Australian Institute of Architects member event: 📅 Date: November 7th, 2024 📍 Location: Perth Mess Hall 🎟️ Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gZNFSMvN GHD #GHDesign #LifeThroughDesign #EmergingArchitects #3O4U 

Intrinsic to the notion of resilience is equity for the whole community within a balanced ecology. The transformation of the heritage listed Bendigo Botanic Gardens focuses on creating Larni Garingilang, a new community hub, embedded within and connected to a Garden for the Future. The botanical concept looks to the future, guided by the Traditional Owners, through reconnection to the pre-colonial state of the environment to remediate the damaged land. A sense of community is cultivated through the integration of cultural and educational opportunities within our design. Six Indigenous garden beds represent the seasons observed by the Dja Dja Wurrung people, showcasing traditional bush tucker species. These elements provide year-round learning experiences that deepen visitors' appreciation for the region’s ecological and cultural history. Our design significantly contributes to environmental sustainability by incorporating a comprehensive water capture and reuse system that efficiently manages stormwater. This sustainable water system nourishes the gardens, creating a vibrant public space where the community can enjoy bike rides, peaceful walks and find a place of respite amidst nature. Through collaboration with Traditional Owners and the community, we created a design that fosters a connection between people and the natural landscape. The Larni Garingilang Central Hub is a testament to the power of design in creating resilient community spaces, thoughtfully preserving the site’s history while fostering understanding for present and future generations. "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘣𝘴, 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘷𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵, 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨-𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦”, Steve Hansen, Senior Landscape Architect. View the project: https://lnkd.in/gFzuBJPm GHD #GHDDesign #BendigoBotanicGardens #LandscapeArchitecture

Introducing our final Over Meg Chute and Isaac Mccormack. GHD Design is built on a foundation of collaboration, respect, and wellbeing, fostering a supportive environment where intergenerational knowledge sharing is key. These values drive the studio’s work, as seen in projects like Altum Living, which focus on creating spaces that enhance community wellbeing and serve people at different life stages. Meg Chute, Studio Director, is dedicated to empowering our team and cultivating a healthy studio culture, while architect Isaac McCormack brings his innovative design thinking and passion for the studio’s core values to every project. Together, they represent GHD Design’s commitment to thoughtful, impactful design. Make sure to register for this year’s 3 Over 4 Under No..22 as tickets are limited! Link below: https://lnkd.in/gZNFSMvN This event is sponsored by EmAGN WA Premier Partner Fielders. #Architecture #LifeThroughDesign #3Over4Under #DesignInspiration #EmAGNWA #EmergingArchitects #BuiltEnvironment #Fielders #PerthEvents

GHD Design has won the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 polytec Design Awards for our GHD Canberra office! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who voted and supported us. We’re incredibly proud to have created a space that blends innovation, collaboration and serenity, offering a workplace where employees feel connected and inspired every day. This award is a testament to our team's dedication to delivering thoughtful, human-centered design: View our project: https://lnkd.in/gskjwV4s 📷 Kasey Funnell GHD #GHDDesign #WorkplaceDesign #DesignExcellence #PeoplesChoice

It’s not often that historic and modern architecture come together, but that’s exactly what’s happened in Port Chalmers.   A contemporary office building for Port Otago now wraps around the heritage Port Chalmers Maritime Museum, connecting past and present through a glass extension and internal laneways.   The museum, a traditional stone structure and local landmark since 1877, continues to stand proudly at the end of the town’s main street.   The Otago Daily Times shares more about this project in their recent article. We’re proud to have been part of the interior fit-out for Port Otago’s head office, creating a vibrant and welcoming space designed to foster collaboration and promote a sense of belonging for staff and visitors.   🔗 To learn more, read the Otago Daily Times’s article, please note that access may require subscription: https://lnkd.in/givKM7dJ Alternatively, you can explore the project in more detail on our website: https://lnkd.in/geVrrwvM

Welcome Samantha Wai, RA to GHD Design!   A Master of Architecture graduate and key player at RIM Architects, Samantha joins us through our recent acquisition. Her strong background and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in numerous high-profile projects.   Samantha's innovative approach, expertise and creative vision are invaluable as we embark on this exciting new chapter. Stay tuned to see how our expanded team is shaping the future of architecture globally!    #GHDDesign #Architecture #DesignExcellence

GHD Design has been announced as a commercial finalist in the 2024 polytec Design Awards, recognising excellence in design for our GHD Office, Canberra! 🎉 Our team is honoured to be recognised for creating a dynamic, collaborative environment that is welcoming and serene, where employees feel refreshed and connected throughout their workday. Voting is now open for the People’s Choice Awards, and we'd love your support! 🗳️ Cast your vote before October 18 here: https://lnkd.in/gskjwV4s GHD #GHDDesign #WorkplaceDesign

Our Northern Australia team is evolving as GHD Design appoints Senior Architect, Peter M. to spearhead the region as Business Group Leader. With 16 years of architectural experience, Peter has made significant contributions across Queensland and Western Australia, with expertise spanning all stages of architectural design, project management and stakeholder consultation. Before joining GHD Design earlier this year, Peter played a key role in delivering some of Northern Queensland’s most important projects, including the Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Northern Beaches Community Hub in Mackay and Reef HQ Aquarium’s 2041 Masterplan. As the former Chair of the Australian Institute of Architects’ North Queensland Committee, Peter brings invaluable insights, industry expertise, and innovative thinking to the team. "𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘏𝘋 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯’𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢. 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘏𝘋 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯’𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴." We’re excited for the leadership and vision Peter will bring to the Northern Australian team! GHD #GHDDesign #Architecture

The rejuvenation of Beverley Town Centre, one of Western Australia's oldest towns, strengthens community resilience and promotes environmental sustainability, blending modern urban needs with a deep respect for the town’s rich heritage. Collaborating with the Shire of Beverley and Water Corporation, we implemented principles to manage and treat stormwater runoff, promoting long-term ecological health. Native trees were chosen and strategically positioned to provide cooling shade without disrupting heritage infrastructure, reducing urban heat to create comfortable public spaces. Locally sourced boulders and materials were chosen for their durability, minimal maintenance and low greenhouse gas emissions. Safe and accessible pedestrian crossings, seating areas and permanent alfresco dining spaces enhance the town’s liveability, promoting walkability and spaces for community connection. The project was completed just in time for the Beverley Festival, celebrating the town's 150-year milestone and further strengthening community pride. Beverley Town Centre is rejuvenated with a design that balances modern urban needs and respects historical significance, creating a resilient and adaptable town centre that will serve both people and nature for generations to come. "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺, 𝘧𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮. 𝘉𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘦’𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘷𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦", Reynold Tien, Landscape Architect. Read more about this project: https://lnkd.in/g6PhEQaf GHD #ResilientCommunities #GHDDesign #UrbanDesign

Less than 2 weeks to go until #AU2024 in San Diego and I’m excited to be speaking this year on how GHD Design have been utilising Autodesk’s Insight platform to perform early design stage analysis to drive more sustainable outcomes for our clients. I will be joined by Jessica Carson from GHD Design and Michael Sturm Moreira from Autodesk as we showcase the new Next Generation of insight that now incorporates both operational and embodied carbon. For those attending the Autodesk University Design and Make conference, please feel free to check out our class: AS1948 | Enhancing Sustainable Design with the Next Generation of Insight: A Case Study of Integrated Carbon Management on Wednesday, Oct 16, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT. I’m also looking forward to catching up with those of you in my network who will be there and as always, making new friends and acquaintances. #GHD #GHDDesign #Sustainability @AutodeskRevit GHD Design GHD