Commercial Design Trends 38-3C 38-3C Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Commercial Design A framework for the future Sporting a dramatic steel exoskeleton, the new landmark museum development Powerhouse Parramatta – by Moreau Kusunoki and Genton – is all about openness and being Net Zero from day one Joyful character – when colour is key Inspiration is where you find it and the fit-out of this fun, edgy bar benefits from tile choices from The Tile Depot that would also look great at your venue All the right connections The new Columbia Business School operates across two dynamic buildings by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, in collaboration with FXCollaborative, with floors interweaving staff, students and admin Take your pick At David Reid Homes we build custom homes in developments and subdivisions throughout New Zealand – here are just three quality examples from across the country When 'business community' means what it says Sustainable collaboration works – these eco-friendly co-working spaces, constructed by Hansen Yuncken, example ways we're reshaping how we do business Rock solid Designed by Warren and Mahoney, the architecture of Flock Hill Homestead celebrates the limestone rock formations that jut out of the surrounding landscape Antipodean wonder Quirky, lush and celebrating New Zealand materials, this hotel bar fit-out by Space Studio features a Swamp Kauri bar with a natural edge and local basalt across walls and floors Power to the people Built in the 1930s and famously celebrated on an album cover in the '70s, iconic London landmark Battersea Powerstation is reinvented by WilkinsonEyre for modern usage Designer's choice There's no better recommendation than when a design team chooses your product for their own space – Bremworth wool carpet graces Yellowfox's Auckland studio It's like a jungle sometimes Singapore has a new skyline addition with the completion of CapitaSpring, by BIG, a 280m biophilic tower that continues the city's pioneering vertical urbanism Restoring the wonder of air travel Giant video screens celebrating Central Florida's rich ecosystems provide an immersive experience for passengers at Orlando International Airport Realm of the senses Outside In and Jasmax win a prestigious international award for an immersive biophilic office design with a terrarium, subdued lighting to evoke a tree canopy, and sounds of the forest Sanctuary and pride of place Forget austere institutional social housing – ARM Architecture creates a thoughtful building for homing at risk women and children that is safe, social, vibrant and homely Strong on the skyline Experienced constructor Watts & Hughes offers a broad range of construction management services – this imposing five storey building is the third stage of a project for Northbridge Lifecare Trust Pixel perfect – the art of standing out and fitting in Dynamic and futuristic, Kokaistudios transforms a 20-year old shopping mall into a modern lifestyle destination – breaking up the mall’s boxy silhouette in a surprising way Culvert guest house Ever worry your ambitious house plans might end up down the tubes? Well here the architect looked at things another way – designing a guest house out of commercial drainage elements Campus catalyst and arresting arrival point Woods Bagot has completed the Deakin Law School Building – introducing a sculptural and coiled learning environment to reconcile a splintered campus Heightened imagination The makeover of a downtown location by Sid Lee Architecture includes Sid Lee's 'floating' Biosquare office – celebrating the senses, their staff and creativity Building for a bright future A forward-looking Mangapikopiko School campus with specific learning environments and a sustainable emphasis is created by construction experts Watts & Hughes Quality of life saver This futuristic-looking 'Air Square' keeps city areas cool in an age of climate change impact and provides a bright, safe place at night – it's also portable Leading light Nion, a 45,000 m² state-of-the-art office tower in Frankfurt, designed by UNStudio, will be one of the most sustainable office buildings in Germany Playing to a wide audience Can a public theatre still be inclusive – accommodating the highbrow and the masses? The new Taipei Performing Arts Centre by OMA takes the stage and says 'yes' Inclusivity, flexibility and, yes, your own workstation A space to inspire employees, nurture an inclusive culture and support growth, Redbubble's new offices by Unispace address a post Covid age Strong footing with Casa Italiana The new Blutech collection from Casa Italiana is a giant step forward in porcelain stoneware products, making it ideal for high traffic environments Off grid with all modern luxuries Want to get away from it all yet take all the best in life with you? This high-end modular home makes life comfortable no matter how wild the outlook Pride of place Australia’s first purpose built LGBTQI+ centre – The Victorian Pride Centre, designed by BAU and GAA, cuts a distinctive form on the St Kilda skyline Social architecture in every way A mixed use CBD apartment complex by Stufkens+Chambers Architects has massing to suit the neighbourhood, encourages human connection and boasts strong green credentials Performing arts take the stage at reinvented Sydney wharf Major redevelopment of wharfs at Sydney's Walsh Bay Precinct by TZG receives top honours in architecture awards – work included structural strengthening and state-of-the-art acoustic solutions and fit-outs Life abstracted – exhibition centre with a bold premise The dramatic OCT Exhibition Centre by Lacime Architects takes the bold architectural move of evoking scenes of local area life in abstracted concrete form Bremworth – sustainability recognised Here at Bremworth, our sustainability team partners with the country’s brightest minds to find more sustainable natural flooring options for domestic and commercial use – as a result, we are proud recipients of the Innovation and Collaboration Project Award at the Primary Industries NZ Awards 2022 By water? Sort of, I'll catch the ferry The first electric flying ferry will make waterborne public transport faster than cars and subway – the Candela P-12 Shuttle is set to join Stockholm's less exciting commuting options We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > Trends 40-11 Trends 40-11 Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > In the limelight Similar Stories