Motorsport venues are typically designed with intensity in mind. You feel it the moment you arrive — the scale, the gloss, the sense that speed is the only thing that matters here.
Australian Motorsport Park starts differently. You come in through the landscape first. Rolling hills, open sky, a building that sits quietly against the horizon. The track reveals itself later, almost as an afterthought — except it isn’t.
Studio Nine designed it as a private club, not a facility — part of a wider rethinking of what motorsport destinations can actually be when hospitality and everyday life are built into the idea from the start. That one distinction changed how CUUB Studio team thought about every image.
We kept the light cinematic and unhurried.
Concrete, stone, timber — all of it shown with the texture it actually has, not the texture a visual usually gives it. The atmosphere had to hold two things at once: the stillness of the place and the reason people come.
Stillness and speed, in the same frame.
Architecture / Design: @studioninearchitects
Creative content: @cuubstudio
A connected lifestyle community grounded in place, wellbeing and shared experience —
Set within the landscape of South Australia’s renowned Clare Valley, ‘Seasons at Clare’ is a proposed retirement lifestyle village that brings together community, wellness, and regional identity in a carefully considered master planned environment.
The masterplan draws on the character of the Clare Valley, embedding local identity into the design. A wine barrel-inspired entry sequence establishes a strong sense of arrival, referencing the region’s viticultural heritage while guiding residents and visitors into a communal outdoor space. This gesture reinforces the project’s broader ambition, to ground the development in its regional context while shaping a connected and community-focused way of living.
Designed by S9 Project Team — Justin Cucchiarelli, Kym Wiseman, Olivier Martin, Zak Papas & Taylor Cunningham
Conceived as the first facility of its kind in the southern hemisphere, the Australian Motorsport Park is envisioned as a next-generation performance destination.
At its centre, a linear building spans the pit lane, integrating garages, exhibition areas and hospitality spaces. Upper levels accommodate restaurants, terraces and viewing platforms, while additional wellness facilities support use beyond race days.
Designed by Studio Nine Architects, the project expands traditional motorsport infrastructure into a broader cultural and lifestyle destination — supporting performance, tourism, corporate events and everyday public life year-round.
Animation — @cuubstudio
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Announcing our new Industry & Partnership Strategist —
Simon Tothill has been promoted to Senior Associate, stepping into a new role as the studio’s Industry & Partnership Strategist. This elevation recognises the way he works across projects, sectors and industry bodies, connecting design thinking with strategic opportunity to support the ongoing growth of the practice.
Since joining Studio Nine Architects in 2020, Simon has established himself as a highly valued member of the leadership group and wider studio. Known for his lateral thinking and critical approach, he brings a strong focus on understanding what truly matters — applying deep industry insight to inform both design outcomes and strategic direction.
Simon’s promotion reflects the unique value he brings to the practice. In his role as Industry & Partnership Strategist, he will work across all sectors, supporting strategic pursuits, strengthening industry relationships and contributing to sector knowledge, guiding the practice to find what matters in a rapidly evolving environment.
Congratulations Simon, we’re excited to see you flourish in your new role and continue to contribute your skillset to the wider studio.
Associate Director Benjamin Pitman's essay 'Traces' has featured on the @institute_architects_aus , exploring the relationship between architecture, memory and the evolving identity of the city of Adelaide.
The essay positions architecture not only as a physical outcome, but as a cultural act, one that influences how places are remembered, experienced and understood over time. It raises questions around what is preserved, what is lost, and how new interventions can meaningfully contribute to the ongoing narrative of a city.
Ben’s contribution reflects a broader commitment within the practice to engage with ideas beyond project delivery, contributing to industry discourse and exploring the deeper impact of design on people and place.
Read the full essay via the link in our bio
Image credit – Rosina Street, Adelaide CBD by Jordan Chamary
A first look at our design for a new speculative Motorsport Park positioning Australia at the forefront of high-performance automotive culture —
The proposal explores how a contemporary motorsport venue could function not only as a racing circuit, but as a year-round cultural and lifestyle destination. The design rethinks the traditional relationship between building and circuit, embedding architecture directly within the mechanics of racing.
Developed as a conceptual architectural investigation only, the Australian Motorsport Park explores how motorsport infrastructure could evolve into a broader cultural and lifestyle destination — supporting driving performance, tourism, corporate events and everyday public life throughout the year.
More to come
Designed by S9 Project Team — Andrew Steele, Benjamin Pitman, Nigel Howden & Aaron Schintler
Render — @cuubstudio
We are proud to celebrate VillaRange receiving a Judges Commendation in the Affordable Housing category last night at the @udianational Awards.
Following our success at the @udiavictoria Awards, this national recognition reinforces VillaRange as a meaningful response to Australia’s housing challenges, delivering architecturally designed, high-quality homes that remain accessible to a broader market.
Developed in collaboration with @villawoodcommunities and @rachcoffvella Architecture, VillaRange reflects a shared commitment to innovation, design quality, and sustainable housing outcomes at scale. What began as a targeted response to a gap in the market has quickly evolved into a leading model within a rapidly growing sector.
This commendation acknowledges not only the quality of the outcome, but also the collective effort across design, development and delivery teams in bringing VillaRange to life at a critical moment for the industry.
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Jaana Bithell to Principal, recognising her significant contribution to the practice and the leadership she brings to both projects and people.
Since joining Studio Nine Architects in 2016, Jaana has become an integral part of the practice's leadership group. As our Hospitality Sector and Interior Design Team Lead, she plays a pivotal role in guiding projects, supporting team development and contributing to the continued evolution of the business.
Jaana’s promotion reflects the positive impact she continues to have across the practice. As Principal, she will continue to play a key role in guiding projects, developing people and contributing to the growth and culture of the studio. Her leadership, dedication and unwavering drive make her an invaluable part of our future.
Congratulations Jaana, we’re excited to see the continued positive contribution you will bring to the studio in your new role as Principal.
Construction has now commenced on the @wchfoundation new Family Health & Wellbeing Hub in Elizabeth Vale —
Located adjacent to Lyell McEwin Hospital, the facility has been conceived as a warm, community-focused alternative to traditional healthcare environments, integrating soft architectural forms, earthy tones, and extensive landscaping to create a calming, inclusive place for families.
Internally, the building transitions from open and communal spaces to more private areas of retreat, balancing visibility with discretion. This layered spatial approach responds to the complex needs of families, carers, and health professionals, supporting care through clarity, flexibility, and human-scaled design.
Set to open in mid-2027, the Family Health and Wellbeing Hub will form a key component of the Playford Health and Wellbeing Precinct, delivering enduring social value through purposeful and inclusive design.
Designed by S9 Project Team — Andrew Steele, John Galluccio, Benjamin Pitman, Jess Alderslade, Melinda De Cianni & Franz Hein
Client — @wchfoundation
Project Managemet — @axiospm
Builder — @mossopconstructionsinteriors
Renders — @cuubstudio
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We congratulate Managing Director Andrew Steele, Associate Director Benjamin Pitman, & Principal Nigel Howden who have all been selected on this year’s Office for Design and Architecture SA Design Review Panel.
Aiming to improve the quality of the built form in South Australia, the panel is a pre-lodgement design review service for significant projects, bringing together independent built environment experts to provide formal, constructive advice aligned with South Australia’s Principles of Good Design. It supports proponents in refining proposals early in the planning process and enables informed, design-led decision-making, without redesigning the project.
Andrew, Ben & Nigel are all key members of our studio’s housing sector, each bringing award winning experience and strong architectural leadership to the panel across residential and commercial design.
We look forward to seeing each of them contribute their skills and expertise to the State Design Review Panel, continuing our shared commitment of designing a better future for people, place and planet.
An exciting new chapter for 214–216 Rundle Street —
This adaptive reuse project transforms a vacant heritage building into a light-filled urban home, complete with a ground-floor tenancy.
Retaining and restoring the façade, reinstating sash windows, and introducing a glazed courtyard, the design unlocks space, light, and longevity.
The @cityofadelaide Adaptive Reuse City Housing Initiative (ARCHI) actively supports projects of this nature, championing the transformation of underutilised buildings into much-needed homes that contribute to a more sustainable and liveable city.
Designed by S9 Project Team — Justin Cucchiarelli, Andrew Steele & Taylor Cunningham
MONDE brings a new sense of calm to Kent Town, where considered architecture, natural light and layered landscape work in harmony.
Every detail is intentional — from the way spaces connect, to how the building feels at different moments of the day.
Designed for modern living with a timeless sensibility, MONDE balances refinement and ease, offering homes that feel grounded, warm and enduring. A place shaped for everyday life.
Architect & Interiors — @studioninearchitects
Builder — @jaytexconstruction
MONDE Kent Town Now Selling. Link in bio.
