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Leadership goes beyond a title, it’s about inspiring others, driving innovation and shaping a better future. We celebrate several members of our GHD Design team who have been named as Principals and Associates for 2025 within the global GHD family. Nominated by existing Principals and selected through a globally consistent process, our new Principals and Associates are among the leaders guiding the future of our business with creativity and vision. Congratulations to our new: 🌟 Principals: Jane Cassidy GAICD FRAIA SFHEA and Nicolas Beaulieu-Asselin 🌟 Associates: Gilda Donegan, Mark Burke-Damaschke, Meg Chute, Callum Bryan-Mathieson, Jennifer Dongel, Cameron Ross, Dina Saleh, Marcos Dornelles dos Santos and Stuart Dunlop Beyond designing places, these leaders shape experiences, foster collaboration and create lasting connections between people and their environments. GHD #GHDDesign #LeadershipByDesign

With student numbers on the rise, Ministry of Education New Zealand needed a solution that would address Meadowbank School’s current needs while also supporting future growth, on Auckland's North Shore. By modernising the school’s infrastructure, we’ve created a learning environment that is both inclusive and future-ready. Since the school was built around the same time as others in the area, we focused on a repetitive, prefabricated design to help keep costs manageable for both the client and the school. To strengthen the connection between students and nature, teaching spaces were thoughtfully placed on the ground floor. The design focuses on open, flexible spaces that easily adapt to different teaching and learning styles. Large windows flood the rooms with natural light, creating a bright, inspiring atmosphere, while strategically located breakout zones offer spaces for everything from group collaboration to independent study. The outcome is a design that not only meets today’s needs but also supports the next generation of learners in an ever-evolving educational landscape. Learn more about Meadowbank School: https://lnkd.in/gM86Z776

Tomorrow is International Women's Day 2025 and we’re celebrating the outstanding women in design, shaping the spaces and places that connect communities and inspire the future. We’re delighted to share their passions, journeys and the driving forces behind their careers as they continue to make a significant impact in the field of design. Swipe through to meet the women shaping the future of design at GHD Design as we ask them: "What’s the most rewarding part of your work?" From creating places that bring people together to designing with purpose, each story is a testament to the impact of women in the design and architecture industry. GHD | Karen Sanderson | Melissa Bullen | Tonja Schimmelpfennig | Nastassja Arnott | Margrethe Johannsen | Annie Tsang | #IWD2025

In the field of design, integrating cultural values can transform spaces from simple functional areas into places filled with meaning. In Aotearoa New Zealand, Te Aranga Principles play an important role. These Māori-driven principles guide us in creating spaces that honour mana whenua, respect the past and leave a lasting legacy for future generations. Our Technical Director for Interior and Te Ao Māori Design, Colette McCartney, shares how we’ve been working alongside our clients to embrace Te Aranga principles, particularly through projects like courthouses, where we’ve included designs to inspire and resonate with the communities they serve. “What excites me most is seeing these principles come to life, especially with the inclusion of traditional Māori elements in modern designs,” says Colette. “As designers, we have the privilege of creating spaces that not only serve their purpose but also celebrate the cultural connections people have with their surroundings.” Learn about some of the key steps Colette and our team take to ensure that each project respects and reflects the communities it serves, while staying grounded in cultural authenticity: https://lnkd.in/dYUjtz6m

Located on Auckland's North Shore, Torbay Primary School faced the challenge of making the most of its limited space and unique topography, all while meeting the Ministry of Education New Zealand’s requirements. The goal was to create an adaptable, functional space that could evolve as the school continued to grow. Inside the school, classrooms are designed with sliding doors and movable partitions, making it easy to reconfigure the space to accommodate different group sizes. A standout feature is the third set of stairs, positioned at the centre of the building to replace the traditional external walkway. This addition ensures smooth movement between floors while minimising disruption to ongoing classes. The result is a flexible, future-ready learning environment that not only meets the needs of Torbay Primary School but also integrates with the surrounding natural landscape. Learn more about Torbay School: https://lnkd.in/gBgkU-Ws

Education is evolving and so are the spaces that shape it. The way we design learning environments today will influence how future generations think, collaborate and grow. From flexible classrooms that adapt to different learning styles to campuses that connect students with nature and technology. Thoughtful design enriches the educational experience by creating high-quality learning spaces that are also economically sustainable. In the coming weeks, we will explore how architecture and design shape inspiring, inclusive and future-ready learning environments, sharing insights from our team and showcasing our projects. Through stories of innovation, sustainability and creativity, we will demonstrate how design is shaping the future of learning and supporting the next generation. 📸 Cooee Primary School Kindergarten, Tasmania, Australia. GHD #GHDDesign #DesigningTheFutureOfLearning #EducationByDesign

Building on our recent 'Vertical Schools: Is this the future of education?' campaign, we hosted a workshop in Canberra this week, bringing together educators, government representatives, contractors, and property professionals to discuss vertical education, adaptive reuse, and high-quality social infrastructure. Martin Palmer, Director of Architecture at GHD Design, shared insights from key projects, including vertical schools Wurun Senior Campus in Fitzroy and Fishermans Bend Primary School in Port Melbourne, an innovative adaptive reuse project for the Barwon Water HQ, and a series of seven Victorian public schools designed through a pattern book approach. Using insights from our recent CROSSROADS Report, the 40 attendees explored the future of education through the lenses of community, sustainability, mobility, and adaptive reuse. Find out more about the future of education: https://lnkd.in/g6mrVNqS Discover the CROSSROADS Report: https://lnkd.in/gTMaupuy #Education #AdaptiveReuse #SocialInfrastructure #Sustainability #FutureOfEducation

In her recent podcast and interview with The Fifth Estate, Jane Cassidy GAICD FRAIA SFHEA the National President of the Australian Institute of Architects and APAC Service Line Leader for Architecture and Design at GHD Design, says there’s a transformation under way that’s on the scale of the Industrial Revolution. “𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦. 𝘞𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦, 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘳𝘶𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘯.” 📖 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gKxXnjCh 🎙️ Listen to the podcast: https://lnkd.in/gBJ4TuXw How do you see architecture evolving to address these global challenges? Share your thoughts in the comments. GHD #GHDDesign #GHD #ArchitectureForChange #ClimateResilience 

GHD Design has once again been recognised among the world’s top architecture firms in the WA100 for 2025! 🎉 This year, we’ve achieved: 🏆 # 1 in Australasia by revenue 🏛 # 6 globally for government projects 🏡 # 10 globally for elderly living projects 🌍 # 42 largest architectural practice worldwide “A huge thank you to our clients, collaborators and the talented GHD Design team. Your passion and dedication continue to drive our success,” shares Leone Lorrimer LFRAIA GAICD, GHD Design’s National Practice Leader. Explore the full WA100 list: https://lnkd.in/gueCNPMw GHD | Building Design. | #GHDDesign #WA100