Commercial Design Trends 37-1C

New Zealand is a small country known for big ideas and the Grand Prix winner of this year’s international Lexus Design Awards demonstrates just that – a portable water distiller with life saving application

The high octane, big spectacle world of Grand Prix racing might seem like anything but a bastion of green thinking. However, this new Grand Prix facility laps traditional thinking with a building and build programme that reflects sustainable thinking at every turn

Taking inspiration from company towns of the industrial revolution, these futuristic visualisations predict what life could look like if well-known firms again created purpose-built houses and towns for employees

This arresting rounded library concept takes into account everything from solar orientation to ready access to certain areas outside main library hours. It is specifically designed for both locals and tourists

Brutalist architecture looks like it will still be standing when humans are long gone and this Brutalist pyramid is certainly one enduring example – a symbol of dictatorship in a past life, it will soon be transformed into a social and educational hub

Winning project team for Te Raekura Redcliffs School overcame major challenges to achieve a result that benefits children as well as the community

A rethink of a school yard overcomes a problematic obstruction in this clever design 

Looking a little like a diving whale’s giant fluke, the Thomas P Murphy Design Studio Building makes the most of the fluid lines that concrete can achieve.

So what constitutes a smart city district? User-value technology and self-driving cars are two futuristic aspects of MVRDV's eye-popping competition entry for the new Tencent headquarters campus. Others include that the buildings together sculpt out the form of a mountain range

This vibrant hotel design balances the aesthetic of Japanese minimalism with the extravagance of an urban world saturated with colours

A lavish place with barriers between the lodge guests and the wild. No? Well, how about a strikingly modern, wide-open lodge that invites the outdoors in? This gorgeous lodge allows guests to truly immerse themselves in their surroundings. 

The new Hyatt Regency Beijing Shiyuan – situated near the popular Badaling mountain range section of the Great Wall – features interior architecture and design by CL3 Architects. The hotel celebrates its heritage context and also green-living awareness. 

Global workplace expert Unispace has built its first Covid-responsive workplace in a prime example of physical meets digital in a post-virus era

Looking as much like a plush hotel as offices for a design-focussed real estate firm, this quietly strategic fit-out offers diverse business functionality

Hogan Lovells’ new office will serve as a truly diverse, inclusive and sustainable workplace to help attract talent, drive innovation and deliver the best experience for their employees and clients

Penrith City Council, Western Sydney, has announced the winner of its design excellence competition to reinvigorate the former Council Chambers at 129-133 Henry Street, into a new commercial building

We often expect call centre helpers to be based in faraway places. But what if your on-line expert is chatting from a relaxed beach setting? This beach-themed call centre is designed to bring out the best in its employees 

We all know how serene and empowering a walk on New Zealand's beautiful beaches and nature trails can be. Now the restful attributes of our natural splendour are the inspiration for Backdrop – a quiet, nature-themed screen for offices and other spaces, in fact anywhere where restful zone separation is a plus 

ShuiFa Info Town Property Exhibition Centre is a rather spectacular exhibition in its own right with a sculptural presence on the outside that is more than matched when you step inside – finding the entrance is the easy part, taking everything in is another matter

Apple Marina Bay Sands presents a new visual dynamic on the Singapore waterfront and a celebration of light – the futuristic building is by the engineering and design team at Foster + Partners

A sustainable ethos and minimalist aesthetic inspired the design of this pop-up store in Japan. See how this designer used a site in mid-demolition to create a space of reverence and contemplation

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