At 469 and 485 La Trobe Street, traditional commercial lobbies have been reimagined as open, public spaces designed for pause, interaction and informal work.
This repositioning strategy reflects a broader shift in how buildings contribute to the public realm, extending value beyond the tenant and into the city itself.
As discussed by our Melbourne Design Week panel, activating the ground plane is key to restoring relevance, safety and civic life in a hybrid workforce landscape.
Explore more insights from the discussion in our latest blog. Link in bio.
At 469 and 485 La Trobe Street, traditional commercial lobbies have been reimagined as open, public spaces designed for pause, interaction and informal work.
This repositioning strategy reflects a broader shift in how buildings contribute to the public realm, extending value beyond the tenant and into the city itself.
As discussed by our Melbourne Design Week panel, activating the ground plane is key to restoring relevance, safety and civic life in a hybrid workforce landscape.
Explore more insights from the discussion in our latest blog. Link in bio.
The @chisholm_institute Café is a vibrant new hospitality venue, integrated within the recently completed Frankston Stage 2 campus redevelopment.
Complementing the nearby student services hub, learning commons, gallery and event spaces, the new café enhances the on-campus experience for students, staff and visitors through the provision of a quality food and beverage offering.
Its location, adjacent to a revitalised campus landscape, assists in activating entry points and pedestrian pathways, whilst stimulating informal recreational activities, events and social gatherings.
📸: @eugenehyland
Find out more about this thoughtful campus addition via the link in our bio.
The @chisholm_institute Café is a vibrant new hospitality venue, integrated within the recently completed Frankston Stage 2 campus redevelopment.
Complementing the nearby student services hub, learning commons, gallery and event spaces, the new café enhances the on-campus experience for students, staff and visitors through the provision of a quality food and beverage offering.
Its location, adjacent to a revitalised campus landscape, assists in activating entry points and pedestrian pathways, whilst stimulating informal recreational activities, events and social gatherings.
📸: @eugenehyland
Find out more about this thoughtful campus addition via the link in our bio.
Medibank’s new Melbourne hub has been shortlisted in the @indesignlive 2025 INDE.Awards, recognised in The Work Space category for its balance of culture, agility, and care.
Anchored by the Life Force of Water design narrative, the project reimagines the future of work through connection to place, cultural engagement and the rhythms of contemporary working life.
Led by pillars of wellbeing, inclusivity and collaboration, the workspace brings Medibank’s ‘work. reinvented’ vision into a built form that celebrates the value of collective energy.
Explore the full shortlist via the link in our bio.
Medibank’s new Melbourne hub has been shortlisted in the @indesignlive 2025 INDE.Awards, recognised in The Work Space category for its balance of culture, agility, and care.
Anchored by the Life Force of Water design narrative, the project reimagines the future of work through connection to place, cultural engagement and the rhythms of contemporary working life.
Led by pillars of wellbeing, inclusivity and collaboration, the workspace brings Medibank’s ‘work. reinvented’ vision into a built form that celebrates the value of collective energy.
Explore the full shortlist via the link in our bio.
The recently completed Dakabin Youth Hub represents a pivotal step in Children’s Health Queensland’s commitment to delivering accessible, collaborative health services for young Queenslanders.
Located at the entry of Dakabin State High School, the project embraces a co-located model that fosters daily visibility and access within a familiar, youth-centric environment.
Generous cathedral ceilings, timber finishes, and a palette designed to promote calm and wellbeing reinforce the building’s dual purpose: as a place of care and a centre for learning.
📸: @tanikablair_photography
Discover the Dakabin Youth Hub and its impact on youth healthcare via the link in our bio
The recently completed Dakabin Youth Hub represents a pivotal step in Children’s Health Queensland’s commitment to delivering accessible, collaborative health services for young Queenslanders.
Located at the entry of Dakabin State High School, the project embraces a co-located model that fosters daily visibility and access within a familiar, youth-centric environment.
Generous cathedral ceilings, timber finishes, and a palette designed to promote calm and wellbeing reinforce the building’s dual purpose: as a place of care and a centre for learning.
📸: @tanikablair_photography
Discover the Dakabin Youth Hub and its impact on youth healthcare via the link in our bio
Central to our design for Chisholm Institute`s Frankston Campus redevelopment was the conceptualisation of a "green spine".
Extending diagonally throughout the grounds, the green spine provides a seamless connection between existing buildings and external recreation areas, creating a welcoming and easy-to-navigate environment for patrons.
Acting as an artery that connects the entire Institute, the spine has also been designed to easily integrate future additions to the campus with existing assets.
📸: @brettboardmanphotography
Learn more about this addition to the wider campus realm via the link in our bio.
Central to our design for Chisholm Institute`s Frankston Campus redevelopment was the conceptualisation of a "green spine".
Extending diagonally throughout the grounds, the green spine provides a seamless connection between existing buildings and external recreation areas, creating a welcoming and easy-to-navigate environment for patrons.
Acting as an artery that connects the entire Institute, the spine has also been designed to easily integrate future additions to the campus with existing assets.
📸: @brettboardmanphotography
Learn more about this addition to the wider campus realm via the link in our bio.
As office design continues to evolve, sustainability and adaptability are becoming essential in shaping the future of workspaces.
Lead Partner of our Brisbane Studio, Maria Correia, joined @cromwellpropertygroup`s Insight Magazine to discuss the design of their own office fitout, led by Gray Puksand.
Maria shared how the focus on reuse and flexibility helps secure rental income by driving tenant retention and attracting new tenants.
📸: @tanikablair_photography
Hear more from Maria in the full article, available via the link in our bio.
As office design continues to evolve, sustainability and adaptability are becoming essential in shaping the future of workspaces.
Lead Partner of our Brisbane Studio, Maria Correia, joined @cromwellpropertygroup`s Insight Magazine to discuss the design of their own office fitout, led by Gray Puksand.
Maria shared how the focus on reuse and flexibility helps secure rental income by driving tenant retention and attracting new tenants.
📸: @tanikablair_photography
Hear more from Maria in the full article, available via the link in our bio.
Moments of conversation and connection from our @ngvmelbourne Melbourne Design Week panel, where speakers explored how design can reimagine the future of the CBD.
The event brought industry leaders to our Melbourne Studio to discuss how thoughtful design can address social, environmental and economic challenges in the city’s built environment.
Key takeaways included the need for more adaptable spaces, buildings that serve multiple purposes over time, and design that prioritises people and community outcomes above all.
Hear more from our speakers in our recent blog, available via the link in our bio.
Moments of conversation and connection from our @ngvmelbourne Melbourne Design Week panel, where speakers explored how design can reimagine the future of the CBD.
The event brought industry leaders to our Melbourne Studio to discuss how thoughtful design can address social, environmental and economic challenges in the city’s built environment.
Key takeaways included the need for more adaptable spaces, buildings that serve multiple purposes over time, and design that prioritises people and community outcomes above all.
Hear more from our speakers in our recent blog, available via the link in our bio.
The new @channel7 Melbourne studio balances the technical demands of a live broadcast environment with the workplace needs of a fast-paced media organisation.
Integrated within Melbourne Quarter Tower, the design incorporates acoustic treatment, specialist zones and broadcast infrastructure to support both complex production requirements and daily operations.
Material composition, lighting strategy and spatial planning convey the network’s national identity while responding to the operational context and culture of the Melbourne team.
📸: @kanejarrod
Discover our workspace projects by visiting the link in our bio.
The new @channel7 Melbourne studio balances the technical demands of a live broadcast environment with the workplace needs of a fast-paced media organisation.
Integrated within Melbourne Quarter Tower, the design incorporates acoustic treatment, specialist zones and broadcast infrastructure to support both complex production requirements and daily operations.
Material composition, lighting strategy and spatial planning convey the network’s national identity while responding to the operational context and culture of the Melbourne team.
📸: @kanejarrod
Discover our workspace projects by visiting the link in our bio.
At The Cambrian in Paddington, Gray Puksand’s signage and wayfinding bring clarity and cohesion to a layered, heritage-rich site.
A refined material palette, crafted typography and subtle detailing reference the area’s artisan past, guiding residents and visitors through a precinct of restored shopfronts and bespoke residences.
Integrated with architecture by @mhndu and landscape by @janeirwin_landscape, the system enhances legibility and orientation while reinforcing a strong sense of identity and connection to place.
Renders: @studio.piper3d
At The Cambrian in Paddington, Gray Puksand’s signage and wayfinding bring clarity and cohesion to a layered, heritage-rich site.
A refined material palette, crafted typography and subtle detailing reference the area’s artisan past, guiding residents and visitors through a precinct of restored shopfronts and bespoke residences.
Integrated with architecture by @mhndu and landscape by @janeirwin_landscape, the system enhances legibility and orientation while reinforcing a strong sense of identity and connection to place.
Renders: @studio.piper3d
Successful architecture relies on more than design ideas. It demands the integration of technical expertise, creative thinking, and open communication.
In our most recent blog, Senior Associate Ian Hollen shares how his robust architectural experience shapes his collaborative, client-focused approach from sketch to delivery.
"Early in my career, I was focused purely on drawing and designing, but over time, I came to understand that the client is the project. If you do not bring them with you, then even the best design will not succeed," he said.
Hear more from Ian in the full blog, available via the link in our bio.
Successful architecture relies on more than design ideas. It demands the integration of technical expertise, creative thinking, and open communication.
In our most recent blog, Senior Associate Ian Hollen shares how his robust architectural experience shapes his collaborative, client-focused approach from sketch to delivery.
"Early in my career, I was focused purely on drawing and designing, but over time, I came to understand that the client is the project. If you do not bring them with you, then even the best design will not succeed," he said.
Hear more from Ian in the full blog, available via the link in our bio.
This Reconciliation Week, we reflect on the importance of cultural engagement and how design can help bridge understanding.
Gray Puksand’s recent workplace design for @Medibank at Melbourne Quarter demonstrates how collaboration with First Nations communities can bring authenticity, identity and meaning into the workplace.
Guided by Uncle Dave Wandin, a Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Elder, the project team experienced a connection to Country via a private smoking ceremony in the Coranderrk Aboriginal Reserve, which along with ongoing and continued collaboration with Uncle Dave throughout the design process formed the basis for spatial layout, material selection and colour palette.
This collaboration also shaped the ‘Life Force of Water’ design narrative, reflecting the essence of the surrounding environment and significant cultural landmarks on Wurundjeri land.
Explore this inclusive and equitable design via the link in bio.
This Reconciliation Week, we reflect on the importance of cultural engagement and how design can help bridge understanding.
Gray Puksand’s recent workplace design for @Medibank at Melbourne Quarter demonstrates how collaboration with First Nations communities can bring authenticity, identity and meaning into the workplace.
Guided by Uncle Dave Wandin, a Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Elder, the project team experienced a connection to Country via a private smoking ceremony in the Coranderrk Aboriginal Reserve, which along with ongoing and continued collaboration with Uncle Dave throughout the design process formed the basis for spatial layout, material selection and colour palette.
This collaboration also shaped the ‘Life Force of Water’ design narrative, reflecting the essence of the surrounding environment and significant cultural landmarks on Wurundjeri land.
Explore this inclusive and equitable design via the link in bio.
Meet Amgad Sedrak, our newest Associate at Gray Puksand.
With a focus on quality, collaboration and technical excellence, Amgad has led the design and delivery of complex projects across the education, residential, and commercial sectors.
In recent years, he has focused on shaping school environments that are collaborative, adaptable and built to support long-term learning outcomes. His perspective adds depth to our ongoing work in education, where thoughtful design plays a critical role in supporting evolving learning needs.
Get to know Amgad by visiting the link in our bio.
Meet Amgad Sedrak, our newest Associate at Gray Puksand.
With a focus on quality, collaboration and technical excellence, Amgad has led the design and delivery of complex projects across the education, residential, and commercial sectors.
In recent years, he has focused on shaping school environments that are collaborative, adaptable and built to support long-term learning outcomes. His perspective adds depth to our ongoing work in education, where thoughtful design plays a critical role in supporting evolving learning needs.
Get to know Amgad by visiting the link in our bio.
