For schools supporting diverse developmental needs, architecture plays a vital role in enabling learning, reducing barriers, and fostering a sense of belonging.
At Hamilton Parklands School in western Victoria, we worked closely with educators to design a campus that responds to the specific needs of its students. The design optimises natural light and connection to landscape, minimises sensory overload, and provides space for movement, quiet reflection, and collaboration.
This purpose-built environment reflects an evolving approach to new school planning, one where design supports not just teaching, but the holistic development of every learner.
Explore more about this unique campus via the link in our bio.
For schools supporting diverse developmental needs, architecture plays a vital role in enabling learning, reducing barriers, and fostering a sense of belonging.
At Hamilton Parklands School in western Victoria, we worked closely with educators to design a campus that responds to the specific needs of its students. The design optimises natural light and connection to landscape, minimises sensory overload, and provides space for movement, quiet reflection, and collaboration.
This purpose-built environment reflects an evolving approach to new school planning, one where design supports not just teaching, but the holistic development of every learner.
Explore more about this unique campus via the link in our bio.
Greenway Views Seniors’ Living Village in Canberra reaches a five-year milestone, celebrating thoughtful design, community, and care.
Delivered in collaboration with @cromwellpropertygroup and @ldk_seniorsliving, the project redefined senior living by transforming former government buildings into a vibrant home for 500 residents, where wellbeing, independence and connection shape daily life.
Designed to support ageing in place, Greenway Views integrates purposeful colour, intuitive spatial planning and bespoke interiors to create an environment that is both functional and deeply human.
Explore Greenway Views via the link in our bio.
Greenway Views Seniors’ Living Village in Canberra reaches a five-year milestone, celebrating thoughtful design, community, and care.
Delivered in collaboration with @cromwellpropertygroup and @ldk_seniorsliving, the project redefined senior living by transforming former government buildings into a vibrant home for 500 residents, where wellbeing, independence and connection shape daily life.
Designed to support ageing in place, Greenway Views integrates purposeful colour, intuitive spatial planning and bespoke interiors to create an environment that is both functional and deeply human.
Explore Greenway Views via the link in our bio.
Anchored in the belief that design shapes meaningful experiences, our environmental graphics team created a cohesive and integrated signage, wayfinding, and brand experience for Abacus Property Group’s new Sydney workspace.
Inspired by the concept of ‘Grounded,’ the design reflects their core values of reliability, stability, and excellence. By blending warm, raw materials with refined brand elements, the space evokes a sense of permanence and trust while fostering a calm, timeless atmosphere.
A seamless blend of heritage and modernity, the design creates a professional environment that enhances both employee and visitor experience.
Anchored in the belief that design shapes meaningful experiences, our environmental graphics team created a cohesive and integrated signage, wayfinding, and brand experience for Abacus Property Group’s new Sydney workspace.
Inspired by the concept of ‘Grounded,’ the design reflects their core values of reliability, stability, and excellence. By blending warm, raw materials with refined brand elements, the space evokes a sense of permanence and trust while fostering a calm, timeless atmosphere.
A seamless blend of heritage and modernity, the design creates a professional environment that enhances both employee and visitor experience.
Our philosophy is driven by purpose, empathy and a deep commitment to creating environments that truly support and uplift the people who use them.
Gray Puksand`s recent design for Coburg Special Developmental School focused on creating calm, homely spaces for students with intellectual and sensory needs.
We recently spoke with Warren Tofts, the school`s Principal, and Cathy Chapman, Project Lead, to reflect on the vision and journey behind this transformative new campus.
Step inside Coburg Special Developmental School by visiting the link in our bio.
Our philosophy is driven by purpose, empathy and a deep commitment to creating environments that truly support and uplift the people who use them.
Gray Puksand`s recent design for Coburg Special Developmental School focused on creating calm, homely spaces for students with intellectual and sensory needs.
We recently spoke with Warren Tofts, the school`s Principal, and Cathy Chapman, Project Lead, to reflect on the vision and journey behind this transformative new campus.
Step inside Coburg Special Developmental School by visiting the link in our bio.
Gray Puksand’s Brisbane Studio stands at the forefront of design leadership, delivering insight-driven, human-centric spaces tailored to the city’s unique social, cultural and environmental demands.
In our most recent blog, newly appointed Lead Partner of our Brisbane studio, Maria Correia shares insight into her career in design, how Brisbane`s unique environmental demands influence design outcomes, and the impact of the upcoming 2032 Olympics on the cityscape.
“Interestingly, we’ve found that Queensland is leading the charge on sustainability, partly out of necessity. With limited resources, we’re driven to find innovative, smarter, efficient solutions to future-proof designs and create built environments that endure,` said Maria.
Read the full blog by visiting the link in our bio.
Gray Puksand’s Brisbane Studio stands at the forefront of design leadership, delivering insight-driven, human-centric spaces tailored to the city’s unique social, cultural and environmental demands.
In our most recent blog, newly appointed Lead Partner of our Brisbane studio, Maria Correia shares insight into her career in design, how Brisbane`s unique environmental demands influence design outcomes, and the impact of the upcoming 2032 Olympics on the cityscape.
“Interestingly, we’ve found that Queensland is leading the charge on sustainability, partly out of necessity. With limited resources, we’re driven to find innovative, smarter, efficient solutions to future-proof designs and create built environments that endure,` said Maria.
Read the full blog by visiting the link in our bio.
Our design for Stage 2 of Chisholm Institute`s Frankston campus redevelopment has delivered a state-of-the-art vocational education precinct.
The three-level 9,600sqm facility incorporates a diverse range of teaching and learning settings, providing staff, students and industry with a higher quality of access, amenity and experience than what has been traditionally offered on TAFE campuses.
The design adopted a future-focused outlook, ensuring the building`s spatial and functional attributes were readily able to support a range of uses and configurations as skills training programmes continue to evolve over time.
📸: @brettboardmanphotography
Learn more about this redevelopment via the link in our bio.
Our design for Stage 2 of Chisholm Institute`s Frankston campus redevelopment has delivered a state-of-the-art vocational education precinct.
The three-level 9,600sqm facility incorporates a diverse range of teaching and learning settings, providing staff, students and industry with a higher quality of access, amenity and experience than what has been traditionally offered on TAFE campuses.
The design adopted a future-focused outlook, ensuring the building`s spatial and functional attributes were readily able to support a range of uses and configurations as skills training programmes continue to evolve over time.
📸: @brettboardmanphotography
Learn more about this redevelopment via the link in our bio.
The brief for @medibank`s new Melbourne hub called for a destination workplace that attracts and engages teams while fostering collaboration, creativity, and exploration.
Heidi Smith, Lead Partner of our Melbourne Studio, explains how the design draws from Indigenous landscapes to create a workplace intrinsically connected to its surroundings.
“The Life Force of Water design narrative was inspired by Indigenous landscapes, but further, it was actually inspired by our connection to place, being Melbourne,” says Heidi.
This connection is reflected in spaces that encourage movement, social interaction, and moments of reflection, blurring the boundaries between nature and the built environment to support creativity and wellbeing.
Discover this dynamic working environment by visiting the link in our bio.
The brief for @medibank`s new Melbourne hub called for a destination workplace that attracts and engages teams while fostering collaboration, creativity, and exploration.
Heidi Smith, Lead Partner of our Melbourne Studio, explains how the design draws from Indigenous landscapes to create a workplace intrinsically connected to its surroundings.
“The Life Force of Water design narrative was inspired by Indigenous landscapes, but further, it was actually inspired by our connection to place, being Melbourne,” says Heidi.
This connection is reflected in spaces that encourage movement, social interaction, and moments of reflection, blurring the boundaries between nature and the built environment to support creativity and wellbeing.
Discover this dynamic working environment by visiting the link in our bio.
Inspired by childhood memories of her grandfather’s blueprints and a love for building lego blocks, Wai Yin’s journey into architecture began at an early age.
Now a Senior Project Architect at Gray Puksand, she brings that passion to all aspects of her role, designing educational spaces that shape the next generation.
From morning runs that clear the mind to a deep appreciation for nature, Wai Yin’s approach to architecture is all about balance, creativity, and impact.
Meet the talent behind our projects via the link in our bio.
Inspired by childhood memories of her grandfather’s blueprints and a love for building lego blocks, Wai Yin’s journey into architecture began at an early age.
Now a Senior Project Architect at Gray Puksand, she brings that passion to all aspects of her role, designing educational spaces that shape the next generation.
From morning runs that clear the mind to a deep appreciation for nature, Wai Yin’s approach to architecture is all about balance, creativity, and impact.
Meet the talent behind our projects via the link in our bio.
At Gray Puksand, our design philosophy is deeply rooted in understanding the unique needs of each community we serve, delivering human-centred environments that foster connection, inclusion and opportunity.
For Hamilton Parklands School, a special developmental school in western Victoria, the new campus needed to evoke a sense of community, legibility and considered sensory elements.
The school provides programs for students with a wide range of developmental and educational requirements, and with skills and resources to become active, engaged, and responsible citizens.
Discover more about this unique new campus via the link in our bio.
At Gray Puksand, our design philosophy is deeply rooted in understanding the unique needs of each community we serve, delivering human-centred environments that foster connection, inclusion and opportunity.
For Hamilton Parklands School, a special developmental school in western Victoria, the new campus needed to evoke a sense of community, legibility and considered sensory elements.
The school provides programs for students with a wide range of developmental and educational requirements, and with skills and resources to become active, engaged, and responsible citizens.
Discover more about this unique new campus via the link in our bio.
Ahead of International Women`s Day, our Brisbane Lead Partner, Maria Correia, joined @architectureanddesignaustralia Digital Editor @clemencecarayolhayes to dive into women in architecture, leadership, and the future of the industry for this episode of Talking Architecture & Design.
From balancing creativity with functionality to driving inclusivity in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Maria and Clémence discussed learnings from her more than 30 years of international experience in design.
Don`t miss this thought-provoking conversation, listen to the episode via the link in our bio.
Ahead of International Women`s Day, our Brisbane Lead Partner, Maria Correia, joined @architectureanddesignaustralia Digital Editor @clemencecarayolhayes to dive into women in architecture, leadership, and the future of the industry for this episode of Talking Architecture & Design.
From balancing creativity with functionality to driving inclusivity in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Maria and Clémence discussed learnings from her more than 30 years of international experience in design.
Don`t miss this thought-provoking conversation, listen to the episode via the link in our bio.
Our design for 631 and 633 Springvale Road incorporates glass and concrete elements to provide a robust and proud architecture for the new precinct, which delivers improved amenities to enhance the workday.
The buildings are a response to the continual blurring of work and everyday life, putting the human experience front and centre for end-users.
In a recent conversation with National Managing Partner, Nik Tabain, he shared how Mulgrave’s rich industrial history inspired a unique design nicknamed "The Pizza Box Building.”
Visit the link in our bio to learn more about this holistic precinct offering.
Our design for 631 and 633 Springvale Road incorporates glass and concrete elements to provide a robust and proud architecture for the new precinct, which delivers improved amenities to enhance the workday.
The buildings are a response to the continual blurring of work and everyday life, putting the human experience front and centre for end-users.
In a recent conversation with National Managing Partner, Nik Tabain, he shared how Mulgrave’s rich industrial history inspired a unique design nicknamed "The Pizza Box Building.”
Visit the link in our bio to learn more about this holistic precinct offering.
After an incredible 29 years with Gray Puksand, Stephen Turner is stepping into his next chapter, marking the end of a distinguished career and the beginning of a well-deserved retirement.
From shaping our national presence to pioneering a research-driven approach to educational design, Stephen’s leadership has left an undeniable mark on the practice. As National Managing Partner, he played a vital role in setting up the governance structure that will carry Gray Puksand into the future, ensuring continued growth and innovation.
Gray Puksand’s National Managing Partner, Nik Tabain, shares “Since 1996, Stephen has been instrumental to the growth of Gray Puksand. He championed our education sector and through his rigour and perseverance, the design of educational facilities is now a significant part of our organisation.
“Stephen’s design leadership inspired many, with his projects winning multiple design awards. He has mentored an amazing team that will continue pursuing design excellence for the clients of Gray Puksand into the future. Stephen will be sorely missed, and we wish him well in whatever he pursues for the next phase of his life.”
Stephen’s legacy is woven into an array of award-winning projects, including Epping Views Primary, Prahran High School, Greater Shepparton Secondary College and TAFE NSW Meadowbank. Each one is a testament to his passion for meaningful, future-focused education design.
We extend our deepest gratitude for Stephen’s dedication and guidance and wish him joy, relaxation and fulfillment in retirement.
After an incredible 29 years with Gray Puksand, Stephen Turner is stepping into his next chapter, marking the end of a distinguished career and the beginning of a well-deserved retirement.
From shaping our national presence to pioneering a research-driven approach to educational design, Stephen’s leadership has left an undeniable mark on the practice. As National Managing Partner, he played a vital role in setting up the governance structure that will carry Gray Puksand into the future, ensuring continued growth and innovation.
Gray Puksand’s National Managing Partner, Nik Tabain, shares “Since 1996, Stephen has been instrumental to the growth of Gray Puksand. He championed our education sector and through his rigour and perseverance, the design of educational facilities is now a significant part of our organisation.
“Stephen’s design leadership inspired many, with his projects winning multiple design awards. He has mentored an amazing team that will continue pursuing design excellence for the clients of Gray Puksand into the future. Stephen will be sorely missed, and we wish him well in whatever he pursues for the next phase of his life.”
Stephen’s legacy is woven into an array of award-winning projects, including Epping Views Primary, Prahran High School, Greater Shepparton Secondary College and TAFE NSW Meadowbank. Each one is a testament to his passion for meaningful, future-focused education design.
We extend our deepest gratitude for Stephen’s dedication and guidance and wish him joy, relaxation and fulfillment in retirement.
