Commercial Design Trends Vol. 31/9

Historic buildings engender a sense of place for local communities the preservation implications are discussed by conservation expert John Brown

The Crew Club eatery and bar has maritime references with a cruise ship theme, exposed structural elements and services, terraced seating

Heritage preservation and adaptive reuse of historic warehouse provides new offices and showrooms, with central café in large atrium

New Perth transport interchange features fluid, contemporary design with red interior canopy over ticket booth, Danpalon skylights

Raw restaurant in Taipei designed by Dutch architect Camiel Weijenberg has large sculptural bar, counters and suspended ceilings

Corbel Construction offices in Christchurch designed by Beca features perforated aluminium facade that references an 1870s street map

Inspiration for ARTIC transport hub at Anaheim came from grand old US rail stations and from the great hangars used to house blimps post WWII

Heritage preservation and adaptive reuse project by Haydn & Rollett Construction featuring Saatchi & Saatchi building in Parnell

Earcon Acoustics has consulted on major facilities for Auckland Council, including the Otahuhu Recreational Precinct Stage 2).

Property Council contributing to urban growth, recognised with annual Property Council Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards

Rest home in heritage building gets new addition with lively Resene paint colours that define bedroom suites

Meeting booths, a spiral staircase, and an air bridge all feature in the GHD fit-out by Canam Interiors

New office for Spark Architects features exposed materials and services, glass box annex, transparency, collaborative spaces

Gaze office and design studio has retro feel, with dark-stained timber spine, fire station door, arcade machines, vintage furniture