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Woods Bagot is heading to the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2024 in Singapore, where we'll be presenting our shortlisted projects on the global stage! At the same time, we’ll be celebrating our achievements at the sister awards, #INSIDE World Festival of Interiors. The StandardX, Melbourne Minthis, Cyprus Mosman High School, Sydney University of Tasmania Forestry Building, Hobart Synchro Yards, Montenegro The Minerva, Sydney Smith & Mills, New York D. S. & Durga, Los Angeles Hysan Commercial Precinct, Hong Kong Stay tuned as we'll be bringing Woods Bagot's series 'Live in Singapore' across our #Journal. https://bit.ly/40n4TsO #woodsbagot #peoplearchitecture #WAF

Ian Lomas, Director and Chair of Woods Bagot's Los Angeles studio, is a judge for this year's prestigious World Architecture Festival (WAF) which comes as no surprise given his extensive experience and award-winning projects. In the last few years, Ian represented and received awards for Sydney’s Meadowbank Public Schools for the Best Schools category and Best Use of Color. The Inside World Festival of Interiors, a companion program to the main event, also honored the M&C Saatchi Headquarters with the Best Large Workplace award. As Ian recalls, "it just shows the power of an idea.” You can take a peak at the innovative projects from around the world that Ian will be evaluating at this year’s festival taking place November 6-8 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore: https://bit.ly/3A8R9XU Congratulations and best of luck to all the shortlisted entrants! #woodsbagot #peoplearchitecture #waf2024 #jury

Standing at 67 stories high, 180 George Street is one of the tallest residential developments in Western Sydney. Designed for Meriton after winning a City of Parramatta design excellence competition, the mixed-use development carefully considers its close connection to the river’s edge as well as the local community. Composed to achieve maximum residential amenity and most compelling views, the project’s dual towers form an integral part of city’s northern skyline. As functional as they are elegant, the towers incorporate several technological advancements that address the challenges of height and environmental impact. We spoke to Principal Jason Fraser about the project’s journey – read the more on the Woods Bagot website: https://bit.ly/3UdxD3q Photography by Chris Cook. #woodsbagot #peoplearchitecture #talltowers

Woods Bagot has been listed as one of the finalists for the 2024 Archello Awards’ longlist for Large Firm of the Year. The longlists celebrate the very best building products, architecture projects, and firms selected from over 1,000 entries for the second edition of Archello's annual awards program. “As cities grow denser and more diverse, design practices are now re-imagining built spaces through the application of digital technologies including building information modeling and parametric architecture integrated with sustainable design principles,” says Archello. “Across continents, leading architecture practices are striving towards robust and resilient design solutions that enhance people’s lives and stand the test of time.” “It is Archello's goal to continue highlighting outstanding works of architecture that emerge around the world and recognize the firms that are producing these projects.” View the full longlist here: https://bit.ly/4f3e3yJ Pictured: Sydney Central Station. #WoodsBagot #PeopleArchitecture #Archello

"When I think of research facilities, I’m thinking of lasers; space rovers and telescopes; energy; food security; cures for diabetes, dementia, and cancer. I’m filled with hope by the creativity of researchers and the lateral way they approach issues like climate change." Woods Bagot project leader and Laboratory and Research Facility specialist Kerrie Russell shares her insights on what makes a research facility a truly magnificent feat of architectural achievement. Read the full #insight here: https://bit.ly/3RMJVO6 Pictured: South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), University of New South Wales (UNSW) biological sciences lab design, and University of Melbourne's innovation precinct Melbourne Connect. #woodsbagot #peoplearchitecture #laboratorydesign

The global Woods Bagot team came together in London for a series of dynamic presentations and industry events. From attending the prestigious Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) International Conference participating in impactful roundtables, the team fully immersed in the industry’s latest developments. Some of the highlights included: - London Real Estate Forum at London’s Guildhall. - Gwyn Richards from the City of London Corporation spotlighting 85 Gracechurch Street. - Matt Stephenson on “Breathing New Life into Old Buildings.” - Build-to-Rent (BTR) roundtable led by Opportunity London and ADP with Simon Saint and Florian Frotscher. - Women in Real Estate with ADP Consulting Pty Ltd. Read the full wrap-up: https://bit.ly/4dHavBh Matt Stephenson, Hiroe Fujimoto, Samer Charara, James Taylor, Simon Saint, Florian Frotscher, James Khamsi. #woodsbagot #peoplearchitecture #CTBUH

"Data centres are essential infrastructure," explains Senior Designer Mitch Clifton in his Woods Bagot Insight 'The Humanist Data Centre.' "Data is now a critical global resource on which the quality of life of the world relies, which makes data centers critical infrastructure that must be understood and integrated at a people-centric level to create symbiotic opportunities for our urban environments." Read the full Insight here: https://bit.ly/4ewO56Z #woodsbagot #peoplearchitecture #datacentres #datacentredesign

Woods Bagot is proud to celebrate growth and leadership by announcing this year’s promotions. Spanning 13 studios in 5 regions, these talented individuals have demonstrated exceptional performance, leadership, and commitment to Woods Bagot's global vision – driving success, aligning with our cultural values, and supporting their teams every step of the way. Here's to their remarkable achievements and continued growth! See the newly elevated Principals and team here: https://bit.ly/4feY8h5 #woodsbagot #peoplearchitecture #leadership

“Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina Tower’s unprecedented height and timeless simplicity of detail, will establish a new paradigm for luxury living in the Dubai Marina.” As part of Woods Bagot’s incoming global series on tall towers, we spoke to Principals Samer Charara, Priya Mrinal and Patrick Daly, AIA, RIBA, NCARB about their shared experience designing Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina tower – which is currently poised to take the title of the world’s tallest residential tower upon its completion in 2028. Read about the project on the Woods Bagot website: https://bit.ly/3N0U6wt #woodsbagot #peoplearchitecture #talltowers

A government-appointed panel has approved resource consent to construct a new luxury hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand. Designed by Woods Bagot, the hotel is an initiative of The Queenstown Hotel Limited Partnership in response to a demand for luxury accommodation within the renowned international tourism destination. The architectural design comprises five interconnected pavilions, each oriented to capture framed views of the landscape, including panoramic views over Lake Whakatipu and The Remarkables mountain range. Broken into smaller, human-scaled elements, the purpose-built pavilions are carefully placed to follow the natural lay of the land, maximising the planning envelope while remaining sympathetic to its surrounds. “Designed to harmonise with the historic scale of Queenstown’s urban fabric, the project is conceived as a ‘township of rooms,’ with each room oriented to capture framed views of the surrounding landscape," says Woods Bagot Director Domenic Alvaro. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZLbzkh #woodsbagot #peoplearchitecture #hotel #leisure