by Krystal Brassey | Oct 19, 2026 | commercial
A public square may have attractive paving, carefully positioned seating and a strong connection to surrounding buildings. Yet if the space becomes uncomfortably hot for much of the day, people may avoid it. The same problem affects exposed pedestrian routes,...
by Krystal Brassey | Oct 14, 2026 | commercial
Old railway precincts often occupy an unusual position in a city. They may sit close to established business districts, residential neighbourhoods and important transport routes, yet remain physically separated from the surrounding urban environment. Some still...
by Krystal Brassey | Oct 14, 2026 | commercial
A public transport hub can be one of the busiest places in a city. Commuters arrive before sunrise, passengers wait between services, informal traders serve customers and pedestrians move through the surrounding streets. These activities make transport interchanges...
by Krystal Brassey | Sep 17, 2026 | commercial
Altering a commercial building while the business continues operating creates a very different project from renovating an empty property. Construction teams need access to work areas. Employees still need places to work. Customers may continue arriving. Deliveries...
by Krystal Brassey | Aug 31, 2026 | commercial
A commercial building may be designed around today’s tenant, today’s technology and today’s operating model, but it is unlikely to remain unchanged for the next three decades. Businesses move. Workplaces change. Retail formats shift. Technology...
by Krystal Brassey | Aug 19, 2026 | commercial
Walk into two businesses offering similar products or services and the interiors can create completely different impressions before anyone speaks to you. One may feel calm and restrained. Another may feel energetic and informal. A third may communicate precision,...
