AU2109 AU2109 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Retail Islands in the sun Working from just a name and a vacant site, the designers of this store created a retail paradise and a whole new shopping experience Photogenic Bold colour and clean lines mean this photographic studio and retail store stands out from the crowd in a busy mall environment Fresh-faced With distinctive new signage, an up-market focus by retailers, and cafes spilling out into laneways, this inner-city mall has been given a new lease on life Grand unveiling Sophisticated modernism that hints of a more gracious era defines this flagship department store fitout Waking the dragon As China emerges as an economic powerhouse, international companies such as Sony are finding new ways to showcase their products in this vast, untapped market Birds-eye views Converting the loft of an old commercial building into a home can offer some interesting possibilities huge open spaces and unexpected outlooks Shade first Enhance living and working environments with custom shading systems that automatically control building glare and heat levels More City link The redeveloped Cairns Esplanade has revitalised the CBD and integrated the city with its waterfront Branded for comfort A soft, somewhat residential-style environment makes these law offices equally welcoming for family and corporate clients Open to view Corporate branding takes on a whole new look with this purpose-built workplace that reflects the dynamic culture of a progressive telecommunications company Scientific breakthrough A fresh, open approach to laboratory design has transformed the traditional image of scientists spending long hours in isolation An impressive entrance Masculine materials and art give the offices of this private bank a comfortable, club-like look Building on past strengths Changes in the family structure have lead Clarendon Homes to rethink one of its most popular home designs and strike out afresh with another Forward focus The design of Ford's new car showroom is in keeping with the company's revived corporate image Built for the future This forward-looking office building offers client-adaptable workspaces, environmental sustainability, and expansive floorplates Built for the future This forward-looking office building offers client-adaptable workspaces, environmental sustainability, and expansive floorplates Show off Simplicity of form combined with modern materials gives this Porsche showroom an environment as distinctive as the car Grand approach Contemporary surfaces with the look of solid stone can transform the appearance of a commercial environment Built for the future This forward-looking office building offers client-adaptable workspaces, environmental sustainability, and expansive floorplates In celebration of success Sympathetic and humorous designs are represented among the winners of the annual Building Designers Association of Australia National Design Awards High marque The fine lines of prestige cars require a showroom designed and constructed to the high specifications of the cars themselves Light and dry To create all-weather protection for rooftop car parking and shoppers talk to the team at Taiyo Membrane Corporation We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > Trends 40-10 A selection of this month's top homes, kitchens, bathrooms and more Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > Verdant retreat Similar Stories