Commercial Design

Westpac's head office at The Terrace achieves a highly coveted 5 Star Green Star rating – high performance air diffusion products from Temperzone played a key role See more

Striving for architectural excellence is one thing, learning your craft within a great example of architectural excellence is quite another. Cue the graceful yet raw, concrete-and-glass addition to the University of Miami School of Architecture campus See more

The dynamic shapes of the white pre-cast concrete façade on the ViRoads office building were inspired by the continuous look of a circuit board and also provide a sense of flowing roads – a nod to the naming and principle tenant, VicRoads See more

Sorry, we just sold the last one. The new Lexus car showroom in Queenstown stands out from the crowd – in fact it only has room to display one car. See more

Wellington's PwC Centre wins Supreme Commercial Project of the Year. Entered by L T McGuinness, it is the first of its kind to be built in New Zealand thanks to the innovative structural engineering approach used. See more

Decorative wall panels in a concrete form-work finish from Muros were selected for the external entrance of Auckland's new luxury hotel Four Points by Sheraton, as well as for its Queen’s Head Bar & Eatery. The industrial-look finish was specified by Studio D&A to bring the design to life efficiently and economically.

Public transport saves on road wear and tear, petrol consumption, car production/consumption and more – now, to showcase horticultural excellence, Singapore has added green roofs to the list, rolled out on 10 transit buses. See more

The form of the two towers in the Steven Holl Architects' design of the headquarters for genome machine intelligence company iCarbonX in Shenzhen was appropriately inspired by a study of genes and DNA See more

Promoting large real estate offerings in China, large promotional buildings have their day then – when sales are over – fall into disrepute. Now they're being repurposed as out-there symbolic public buildings. See more

This development in Chengdu, China revisits the whole concept of a multi-tower, mixed-use development to create a sustainable, light-filled urban precinct that enhances the architectural interface with the city.

With input from over 6000 US office workers across a variety of industries and demographics, Gensler's 2019 US Workplace Survey provides new insights into not only what makes an effective workplace, but the investments companies can make to improve employees’ workplace experience and performance. See more

Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, a telescoping outer shell at The Shed, Hudson Bay, gives the arts centre the ultimate flexibility for performances, installations and events. See more

CBS 60 Minutes interview from 1987 gives a fascinating insight into the man and his work at the time the Louvre Pyramid was under construction See more

500 optic dendrites protrude from aLL's new Neuron Pod at Will Alsop's RIBA award-winning Blizard Building. But what exactly is it? Watch ... and all is revealed. See more

Double leaf design for the replacement footbridge at Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter is reminiscent of modern yacht masts or the wings of a large seabird See more

Bustling Kowloon in Hong Kong now has a fresh public sculpture, er, rail terminus, designed by Aedas. See more

In a time where the natural world is often only experienced through verdant Playstation scenes, this treehouse by Modus Studio makes reconnecting with the real-life natural world child's play. See more

A large range of rock panelling and faux woodgrain panels complements the wild mountain overtones in recently opened Claw Mountain Restaurant. Muros Ash Wooden Sleepers – a faux wood panel that offers an old railway sleeper texture – lines the main walls of this fusion restaurant.

Designed by New Zealand firm Bonham Architecture and Interiors, this Art Hotel in Huangshan Province aims to give local and international guests an immersive experience within an iconic Chinese landscape See more

We all know that public transport saves on energy and road congestion, and as such is vital to the health of our cities. Well now this self-sufficient bus station is taking green thinking a stop further. Play me

The English newspaper The Guardian called British sculptor Alex Chinneck a "master of architectural illusion" and looking at some of his most celebrated public-space works it’s easy to see why. See more

The new Jewel Changi Airport by Safdie Architects – with a rainforest and giant waterfall at its heart – is a gold star destination in itself See more

Artificial grass on rooftops and balconies is a hassle-free way to make the most of your small outdoor spaces all year around – but up front, the installation has to consider waterproof membranes and drainage.