The winning design for the relocated Powerhouse Museum by Paris-based Moreau Kusunoki and Sydney-based Genton connects the city to the river with a lightweight building design and a porous public realm.

Employee happiness contributes to increased productivity and a more positive work environment. Additionally, happier employees are likely to stay at their jobs longer, which incentivises companies to focus on employee satisfaction in order to attract and retain talent. This creates opportunities for landlords to set themselves apart from their competitors by creating workplaces that promote employee happiness.

Comprised of three distinct sections, Grimshaw’s Poly Centre at 210-220 George Street offers double height office spaces in a glazed commercial tower, a low-rise podium section with retail offerings, and a concrete core.

Vicinity Centres has lodged development applications with the City of Stonnington for five projects, totalling approximately $685m.

The proposal features ample community spaces, including parks, a basketball court, community meeting spaces, rooftop spaces for dining and entertainment in addition to car parking and commercial offices.

Singapore-listed First Sponsor joins ICD Property for the redevelopment of the City Tattersalls Club site, which has received an envelope approval for a Stage 1 Concept Development Application.

Stockland has installed Amazon Lockers across retail centres in New South Wales and Victoria, allowing customers to conveniently pick up delivery packages.

Ritz-Carlton’s 100th hotel has just opened at Elizabeth Quay in Perth. Designed by Cottee Parker architecture firm and developed by Far East Consortium, the 204-room hotel will be part of a mixed-use waterfront precinct at Elizabeth Quay.

Melbourne was ranked 11th in 2thinknow’s 2019 Innovation Cities Global Index, ahead of Sydney in 15th place.

Woolworths has opened a new concept store near Sydney’s Central Station, designed to “push the boundaries of what convenience looks like”.

CBRE has noted a trend towards landlords taking a more service-oriented role to differentiate their properties from traditional office space providers.

Works to remove level crossings from Bell to Moreland have been signed, with major construction to begin next year.

Seven station locations on the Western Sydney Metro have been confirmed – Westmead, Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock and The Bays Precinct.

Piazza Dell’Ufficio transforms Caroline Chisholm College’s former Executive Administration offices, providing spaces for the accounts department, student welfare, as well as various-sized spaces for staff and student meetings.