Located in Adelaide, Australia, SA Water House that completed in October 2008 is an office building with sustainable design that inspired by the river. The SA Water House was designed by architecture firm HASSELL and builders Hansen Yuncken that also developed by the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide, sits adjacent to St Francis Xavier Cathedral within in a large public plaza. The learning centre within the light-filled foyer encourages visitors to explore the space and strives to educate the public and create a sense of fun. A cafe, casual meeting areas and signature sculptural function space add to the vibrancy of the ground floor. Water testing laboratories within public view maximises connection to the wider community. Read more »

The Epping to Chatswood Rail Link is a urban design that completed by HASSELL in 2009. Proposed as design “the next generation of transportation excellence”, the building that located in Sydney, Australia is a AUD $2.35 billion expansion of the Metropolitan rail network with world class underground stations at Epping, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park and North Ryde. The urban architecture project is one of the most significant national construction projects of all time. Read more »

The Kolling Building for Research & Education was designed by HASSELL that located in Sydney, Australia is the first project to be completed in the redevelopment of the entire Royal North Shore Hospital Campus. The Kolling Research Building which currently houses 350 researchers, education and animal house activities will eventually accommodate 500 researchers. It is well connected to the new main hospital building, allowing easy flow from the acute care area to the research area for the many staff members engaged in active clinical research. Read more »

The ANZ Bank Breakout, ANZ Learning and Breakout Centre that located in Melbourne, Australia and was designed by HASSELL is a large, flexible and multi-purpose space, intended to encourage creativity and freedom from the constraints of a ‘normal’ office environment. Designers Caroline Lieu and Rob Backhouse endeavoured to create a playful and fun atmosphere, one which stimulates the free flow of ideas, which can otherwise be hindered by drab and stuffy surrounds. Corporate colours and branding are eliminated, and furniture and finishes are selected to enhance the sensory experience of the space. Plywood, paint and patterned rubber are some of the materials used in a clever and striking fashion to achieve this aesthetic. Read more »