Melbourne

Healthy buildings

We are motivated by projects that have the potential to make a difference to the world we live in. One of the questions we ask ourselves is ‘What makes a healthy building?’ Evidence shows that connecting people with nature in the built environment can significantly improve the health and wellbeing of the planet and of individuals. We are redefining what makes a healthy building and realising this fully in our projects.

Our people

Working from our studio at the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, in the old GPO building, we prioritise teamwork, wellbeing and healthy work practices. We value and respect our team of diverse and talented designers, architects, technicians and creatives by providing a supportive and inspiring place to work. Our organisational culture promotes positive role modelling and advocating for a socially just and environmentally responsible society. We prioritise the fostering connections of people and nature in every decision we make.

Our work

We are leaders in architecture for hospitals and laboratories, universities and schools, community and workplace projects. Taking a holistic approach to the built environment, our architectural and interior design expertise is complemented by our experience in master planning, feasibility studies, adaptive reuse, stakeholder engagement and strategic business case development. We work on projects at all phases and a range of scales. We are well-known as enthusiastic collaborators with our clients, consultants and other architecture firms.

We recognise our responsibility to bring the voice and wisdom of First Nations peoples into the design of our built environment. Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) sets out our commitment to consult with First Nations peoples so we can better understand and show respect to Aboriginal people and the Country our buildings will occupy.

Sustainability and the Climate Emergency

In January 2020, we became a signatory to the Australian Architects Declare Climate and Biodiversity Emergency and committed to becoming a carbon neutral business. Our efforts to reduce harm to the earth and all its inhabitants through our work and how we work are detailed in our Sustainability Action Plan (SAP). As we continue to focus on being a leading centre of excellence for ecologically sustainable design and regenerative design principles, we believe that integrating sustainability into all our projects is fundamentally important.

Learn more about our journey to carbon neutrality here.

View DesignInc Melbourne studio’s Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) here.