PLACE Lab

Join Co-founder and Director Anna Chauvel as she presents ‘Exploring the Possibilities of Data in Design’ at Session 1 of the Collaborative Insights Forum with Inhabit Place. Anna, with extensive experience in designing major public spaces and a focus on delivering engaging and contemporary places for people, will present alongside Lyndell Roberts and Peta Miskovich in this session focused on Innovation in Design.   This forum connects professionals dedicated to enhancing community health and wellbeing through place-making and associated systems.   Some tickets are still available. Be sure to register and secure your spot 👉 Register at https://lnkd.in/dhWP3sbv"      

We're thrilled to welcome Oliver Emary as Associate Director in our Canberra office! Oliver brings a wealth of experience in urban design, civil engineering, and project management to our team. His expertise in shaping urban spaces and delivering complex projects aligns perfectly with our commitment to creating places people love. Oliver's unique blend of skills will enhance our ability to craft meaningful urban environments that positively impact lives. We're excited to see how his fresh ideas and leadership will help us continue designing spaces people will enjoy and care for well into the future.

An article about PLACE Lab's Award of Excellence project, The National Site of Recognition for Thalidomide Survivors and their Families, has been published in #Folio of Brickworks #publication #landscapearchitects https://lnkd.in/gGyaxYM https://lnkd.in/ghDHy9hv

Public places that are good for women and girls are good for everyone.

Richmond Henty and Anna Chauvel recently presented ACT Government’s Gender Sensitive Urban Design Implementation Toolkit and Framework to an audience from Austroads. Their presentation featured a series of public realm scenarios that showcased varying levels of gender sensitivity. Attendees were invited to participate actively by voting on which scenarios felt the safest. The first set of images showed cycle paths. Here are the results. Which one would you have picked? Walter Van Der Loo Shlomit Strum Alexia Baikie Oliver Emary Cristina Puig Segura Andy Sharp Peta Miskovich

Over the past 10 days, there have been significant developments at both Apex Park and the Town Centre, and we are thrilled to see these spaces transforming into vibrant, functional, and enjoyable areas for our community. Here are the latest updates: Apex Park: 🌞 Shade: Two shade structures have been erected over community seating areas. 🍖 BBQs & Furniture: Installation of BBQs and park furniture has commenced, enhancing the park's amenities and offering more options for family gatherings and social activities. 🍂 Mulch: The spreading of soft fall mulch in the playground is in progress. ♿ Accessible Play Equipment: A wheelchair-friendly seesaw and spinning play element have been installed, ensuring that children of all abilities can enjoy the playground. 🛣️ Paving: Asphalt has been laid for the half-court, road, and car parks. ⚽ Recreational Facilities: Soccer goals have been installed, adding to the range of sports facilities available at the park. 🌳 Landscaping: Ongoing planting and mulching efforts are enhancing the park’s vibrant environment. Town Centre: 🚶 Paths & Car Parks: Additional concrete paths have been poured, including those in the car park, which will significantly improve accessibility and pedestrian flow within the Town Centre. The kerbing of the car park island has also been commenced. 🛣️ Intersection: The intersection set out is complete and ready for paving. 🧱 Community Seating: Brickwork around community seating areas has been completed, reflecting the style used in Pioneer Park.

Just when you thought the awards were done... PLACE Lab wins another! The National Site of Recognition for Thalidomide Survivors and their Families by PLACE Lab, led by Gian Mario Tonossi and Anna Chauvel, won an award in the Small Projects category at the 2024 ACT Australian Institute of Architects Awards! Read the full citation here: https://lnkd.in/gKrnDmbZ #CBR #PLACELaboratory #Architecture

Every now and again PLACE Lab are asked to design an extraordinary garden. For example, on the back of finishing the Forrest’s Cottesloe home with our mate Will Dangar, we were invited to design the gardens around the main house at Bangadang Farm. The garden includes a large kitchen garden, surrounded by a meadow of flowering pollinator plants. We relish the opportunity to design the sensory garden experience with winding paths, small moments, and beautiful planting combinations. Finished in 2020, it is wonderful to see it being cared for by the Bangadang Farm team. Check out their video below: Anna Chauvel Shlomit Strum Gian Mario Tonossi Nicholas Pierson Walter Van Der Loo Cristina Puig Segura https://lnkd.in/gQsgX5XZ

Sneak peak of the UWA School of Design Winter Collective 2024 opening Wednesday Night 6pm! Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gWPuevYm Showcasing the student work across Landscape Architecture, Fine Arts, Architecture & Urban Design. The emerging & developing graduates are what will drive our industry forward and this semester it has been a privilege to be supporting them in their development. Nicholas Pierson has been supporting Christina Nicholson at UWA as a tutor in the Landscape Context Studio – The Astonishing Idea. Well done to all the students and enjoy the semester break! UWA School of Design banksia & lime