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Construction is not only about what rises at the end; long before completion, sites shape daily life. Our onsite teams think beyond the structure itself to the community around it. Considerate and proactive neighbor communication, thoughtful visual presentation of sites, clear and safe pedestrian pathways and the active management of noise and dust all make sure impact is minimised, not merely through reactive compliance. These are the quieter decisions that shape community perception long before project handover and ultimately define how a project is remembered within the community. 1. Clifton Hill Primary School - 2023 2. Everlane - 2024 3. Park Lane - 2021 4. Piccolo - 2019 #BuildingBetter #MelbourneConstruction #FigureheadConstruction #CommunityImpact #PeopleFirst

RMIT Master of Architecture Studio Mid Semester Presentation for Extremely Small and Very Loud: The University Challenge, with Mark Jacques, at Building 42. Our huge thanks to the panel Martin Hook, Blake Hillebrand, Cait Jones and Elizabeth Campbell for the words of wisdom. Our huge huge thanks to the students for their efforts and commitment to learning, playing and heaps of excellence. This is a cool milestone for all involved. Thanks @_openwork @finding_infinity @nmbw_architecture_studio @rmitarchitecture for the brief. And thanks, Jackson Pollock William Allen Zahlia Lithgart Stella Crawford-Rust Jade Louloudakis Cindy Li Kay Harato Irshad Valappil Imran Poolakkunan Aditya Vaidya Joe Shackcloth Calvin Vo Lucas Schey Joel Paluch Keep up the awesome work.

What happens when a group of students masterplan their own campus to become completely self sufficient? Here’s some photos from the day out at Long Forest working it out together with RMIT and Monash @monasharchitecture @rmitarchitecture @_openwork @nmbw_architecture_studio @yyerdua

Stokes Rousseau has recently delivered the refurbishment and conversion of a heritage-listed former Female Refractory Ward at Jacksons Hill, Sunbury, into a vibrant new arts and cultural precinct for the community. The heritage building has been transformed into a hub of creative activity, delivering a community art gallery, 100-seat community theatre, potters' workshop and a range of studios and creative workspaces throughout. Internal works encompassed the conservation of the existing heritage fabric and a comprehensive fit-out including custom joinery, timber flooring, and painting and render finishes, alongside new mechanical, electrical and audiovisual systems. A new annexe was constructed to complement the original building, introducing a generous foyer and a flexible communal event space at the heart of the precinct. Its upper façade clad in custom terracotta panels and ceramic tiles produced by the local arts community. Civil and landscaping upgrades completed the project, with new pathways and car parking enhancing accessibility across the site. Working sensitively with heritage advisors throughout, Stokes Rousseau delivered an outcome that honours this building's layered history while opening it up as a connected, creative and inclusive space for the Sunbury community. Photography: @peterbbennetts Client: @humecitycouncil Architect: @architectureassociates Landscape: @_openwork #stokesrousseau #construction #heritage #communityarts #culturalpreservation #architecture #heritagerestoration

The 2026 Australian Urban Design Awards has named Balam Balam Place as a winner in the 2026 Built Outcomes category. We are honoured with this acknowledgement and proud to be part of an extraordinary team - @kennedy_nolan @_openwork @siteworks__ !!re_email!!_jordanrowe.info @timrobdondow @greenshootconsulting and many more under the fearless sponsorship of @merri_bekcitycouncil and built by @mccorkell_constructions and @westlandcommercial Katheine Sundermann, chair of the stellar Steering Committee for the Australian Urban Design Awards said that “This year’s winners reflect a gentler approach to urban transformation: projects rooted in Indigenous and community leadership, ecological landscapes, and the creation of places for people to gather ... These projects reinforce a simple idea: urban transformation works best when it involves diverse people, responds to the specifics of place, and improves places over time.” Very pleased to be in the company of other Built Outcomes recipients @jcbarchitects #siteoffice and @hillthalisaup 📷 @peterbbennetts

The 2026 Australian Urban Design Awards winners have been revealed! Twelve winners were recognised, including nine projects selected from 27 shortlisted entries and three individuals across four categories: Built Outcomes, Research and Advocacy, Strategic Design and Policy, and Urban Design Champions. Chair of the Steering Committee, Katherine Sundermann, commented, “These projects reinforce a simple idea: urban transformation works best when it involves diverse people, responds to the specifics of place, and improves places over time.” Explore the full list of winners via the link in bio. #AUDA26 #AustralianUrbanDesignAwards

Coburg Library Comp Design team: @durbachblockjaggers @architectureassociates @_openwork

Coburg Library + Piazza Design Team @durbachblockjaggers @architectureassociates @_openwork

The winning design for the Coburg Library and Piazza has been revealed. A multidisciplinary team led by NSW-based Durbach Block Jaggers, working in collaboration with Melbourne-based Architecture Associates and landscape architects Openwork has been awarded the $60 million project through a two-stage design competition. Jury Chair, Victorian Government Architect Jill Garner said of the winning design “the jury is delighted by the confident design strategy of this proposal. It is grounded in its urban and community context, achieving a convincing balance of compact urban form, civic presence, solar orientation, and architectural delight. It is a building that is both functional and expressive.” “The generous piazza, framed by seating and greenery, creates a central focus for the library, and establishes a new public place. It is framed by its local context, including churches and other adjacent buildings, ensuring the space feels intentional rather than residual.” On Wurundjeri Country.

New project announcement: Our team’s proposal has been selected as the competition winning design for the new Coburg Library and Piazza project! Design Team: @durbachblockjaggers @architectureassociates @_openwork A library is a place of invitation and acceptance. It offers comfort without commerce. It is aspirational without entry criteria. A library is a repository for memory and learning - alone and shared, quiet for solace and exuberant for connection. The proposed building is small in footprint, tall in stature. Its small footprint and siting guarantee solar access to the new piazza. Its height provides a beacon for the community, visible from afar as a memorable moment in the city. The Piazza will be the new civic heart of Coburg: a generous, sunlit space where flows of water and people converge. It will honour a long history of gathering, abundance, and exchange. A tree-ed colonnade, gentle topography and basalt surfaces create a landscape in and of place. It will sponsor cultural connection, ecological renewal, and a future precinct shaped by community. Competition overseen by @citylabau . Thank you to the competition jury: Government Architect for Victoria, Jill Garner; Director of Sibling Architecture, Qianyi Lim; Associate Professor of Architecture, Monash University, Maryam Gusheh; Director of Jones and Whitehead, and Adjunct Professor of Landscape Architecture at RMIT University, Ron Jones; and Director Community at Merri-bek City Council, Eamonn Fennessy. We our fellow competitors: Studio Bright, Oculus, Board Grove, Blaklash, Five Mile Radius and Barbara Flynn; FJC Studio, TCL and The Indigenuity Lab and Edition Office, Blaklash, Hassell, Finding Infinity and Kate Rhodes. Client: @merri_bekcitycouncil

New project announcement: Our team’s proposal has been selected as the competition winning design for the new Coburg Library and Piazza project. A library is a place of invitation and acceptance. It offers comfort without commerce. It is aspirational without entry criteria. A library is a repository for memory and learning - alone and shared, quiet for solace and exuberant for connection. The proposed building is small in footprint, tall in stature. Its small footprint and siting guarantee solar access to the new piazza. Its height provides a beacon for the community, visible from afar as a memorable moment in the city. The Piazza will be the new civic heart of Coburg: a generous, sunlit space where flows of water and people converge. It will honour a long history of gathering, abundance, and exchange. A tree-ed colonnade, gentle topography and basalt surfaces create a landscape in and of place. It will sponsor cultural connection, ecological renewal, and a future precinct shaped by community. Competition overseen by @citylabau . Thank you to the competition jury: Government Architect for Victoria, Jill Garner; Director of Sibling Architecture, Qianyi Lim; Associate Professor of Architecture, Monash University, Maryam Gusheh; Director of Jones and Whitehead, and Adjunct Professor of Landscape Architecture at RMIT University, Ron Jones; and Director Community at Merri-bek City Council, Eamonn Fennessy. We acknowledge our fellow competitors: Studio Bright, Oculus, Board Grove, Blaklash, Five Mile Radius and Barbara Flynn; FJC Studio, TCL and The Indigenuity Lab and Edition Office, Blaklash, Hassell, Finding Infinity and Kate Rhodes. Design Team @durbachblockjaggers @architectureassociates @openwork Client @merri_bekcitycouncil

? Corner Brunswick x Gertrude st 3065 Fitzroy by „Openwork“ 2025