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// Luxury retirement living, reimagined // Exciting news for Beachleigh Mount Eliza. Hengyi Pacific’s transformative seniors living community recently received planning approval, ushering in an upscale lifestyle opportunity for seniors. Unparalleled to anything seen on the Mornington Peninsula, Beachleigh is an ambitious development designed to meet the growing demand for luxury retirement living. “Beachleigh is the next evolution in how we approach retirement living,” said our Managing Director Frank Bambino. “The project builds on our experience in creating lifestyle-centric seniors living communities and takes it a step further, elevating the resident experience with a refined sense of luxury.” We look forward to bringing this vision to life—a vision that reimagines the possibilities for seniors living. Read more on our journal at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gQVpQsGD Frank Bambino Mark Allan Thomas Mitton Mark Nutter #designnews #permitapproval #seniorsliving #architecturestudio

Dux Churchill, Orion International Group’s inaugural retirement living community under its Dux Living brand, has officially launched to market. Designed by our studio with interiors by Studio Tate, the project redefines boutique seniors living through a refined architectural vision. Located within the Ringwood Activity Centre, Dux Churchill integrates luxury, functionality and upscale communal spaces to offer retirees an environment that fosters independence, connection and enhanced quality of life. Congratulations to the Orion team on last week's successful launch event! Discover more here: https://lnkd.in/dakNgamX Frank Bambino Mark Allan Thomas Mitton #projectlaunch #seniorsliving #architecturestudio #designnews

Our partnership with RISING Melbourne 2024 was a unique opportunity to connect with Melbourne’s vibrant arts community. For the studio, attending the events, performances and installations was more than just supporting the festival—it was about immersing ourselves in the creativity and cultural energy that RISING Melbourne brought to life. “As a design studio, we believe in the power of architecture to inspire and elevate the human experience. Our major partnership with RISING celebrated this ethos and we are honoured to have contributed to the city’s cultural vibrancy,” said our Managing Director, Frank Bambino. #RISINGMelbourne #majorpartner #designstudio #designnews

Stage 3 of Pavilions Blackburn Lake is making significant progress, with Building 8 emerging and Building 7 now topped out. This progress brings the project team closer to realising the next chapter of this multi-award-winning seniors living community. Designed to offer independent living with a seamless connection to the surrounding natural bushlands, Pavilions Blackburn Lake embodies our vision of creating spaces that enrich the lives of our ageing population. It’s about more than considered architecture—this project facilitates broader community connections and promotes wellbeing across every aspect of its design. Sinclair Brook IRONSIDE Hecker Guthrie Galen Gan Frank Bambino Mark Allan #seniorsliving #constructionupdate #designstudio #designnews

Renowned journalist Elizabeth Tilley recently toured the Cimarron residence at Palm Lake Resort Pelican Waters, the largest of the home collections within the masterplanned community. Designed by our studio with interiors by Studio Collective, the Cimarron offers true luxury living tailored to over-50s. Featuring clean geometric lines, curved archways and natural finishes, the residence strikes a balance between high-end design details and effortless functionality within a premium resort setting. #architecture #masterplanning #designnews #luxuryhomedesign #seniorsliving #architecturequeensland

We're excited to announce that our studio has been selected to design two new projects in Bali, Indonesia. These include an assisted living facility in Denpasar (pictured), and a new Sanyas Health and Wellness retreat in the Tabanan region that will cater to day-trippers, short-term stays and retirees seeking a holistic wellness experience. Both projects reflect our commitment to delivering high-quality, human-centric architecture, while expanding our design expertise into new cultural contexts.   "These appointments represent a continuation of our commitment to considered design across Australia that engages with diverse cultures and communities,” says our Managing Director, Frank Bambino. "The projects will allow the studio to extend that commitment in a new and exciting context, while remaining deeply committed to our local clients, partners and projects across Australia.”   Read more on our journal for details on these exciting projects and how they’re set to extend our studio’s design philosophies and expertise globally. https://lnkd.in/gku6XB29   #studioannouncement #internationaldesign #designnews #architecturestudio

We’re excited to see Dux Churchill launch to market, Orion International Group’s inaugural project within the seniors living space. Designed by our studio with interiors by Studio Tate, this development emphasises considered architecture and community integration, offering residents a lifestyle enriched by premium amenities and social connectivity. This development not only offers an elevated lifestyle for its residents, but also enhances the local community through its innovative design and community-focused approach. #melbournearchitecture #seniorsliving #designstudio #designnews

Congratulations to Palm Lake Group for securing the MBA award for Best Display Home at Palm Lake Resort Pelican Waters. This award recognises the Palm Springs-inspired homes within the masterplanned community that combine clean geometric lines, curved archways and natural finishes to reflect the local vernacular.    Our studio designed the striking one and two-storey residences, blending premium details with low-maintenance functionality to enhance the lifestyle of over-50s within a resort-style setting. #architecture #designstudio #designnews #australianarchitecture

As Australia's ageing population grows, innovative solutions like multi-generational and mixed-use communities are becoming increasingly important. We're proud to have led the conversation on how architecture can address these evolving needs and create thriving environments for seniors, with insights and case studies from both global projects and our own work shared by our Managing Director Frank Bambino at the recent Urbanity conference.

Our Managing Director Frank Bambino and Director Mark Allan lead with a ‘leave your ego at the door’ policy, promoting a collaborative culture where every idea counts. This approach ensures the studio delivers the best outcomes for our clients by leveraging the exceptional talent, diverse skillsets and global experience amongst our team.   Our philosophy centres on creating spaces that are not only functional and visually appealing, but that consider how the end user will benefit from the space to enhance both their lifestyle and overall wellbeing. As a design studio, we embrace creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, always seeking new ideas and innovative methods to allow us to push the boundaries of what architecture can achieve.    Watch our latest brand film below to hear more on our studio culture, design philosophies and latest work.   #designnews #architecturestudio #brandfilm #designphilosophy