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Comprising four national studios, Gray Puksand is a dynamic workplace of ideas, growth and support.

At Gray Puksand, we place people first, we build on knowledge, we lead through design and we deliver sustainable outcomes. We’re proud to make a meaningful contribution. That’s been a hallmark of our practice for over 30 years, and our legacy.

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    People First

    Our design is human centred. Our culture has people at the heart. We value diversity and inclusion in our people. Our work is an authentic representation of our diverse staff, and a response to the needs of our clients drawn from empathy. We seek to improve experiences, both in the way we craft spaces for working, learning and living, and in the way we work together as a practice. We place people first.

    Our design is human centred. Our culture has people at the heart. We value diversity and inclusion in our people. Our work is an authentic representation of our diverse staff, and a response to the needs of our clients drawn from empathy. We seek to improve experiences, both in the way we craft spaces for working, learning and living, and in the way we work together as a practice. We place people first.

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    Collective Intelligence

    The vast and collective intelligence of our people is woven through the fabric of our multidisciplinary practice, binding every element of the work we do with research and rigour, insight and expertise. We also acknowledge that we are constantly learning. Each project is an opportunity to unlock new ways of thinking, and to build on our knowledge in key sectors through our culture of open collaboration. We build on knowledge.

    The vast and collective intelligence of our people is woven through the fabric of our multidisciplinary practice, binding every element of the work we do with research and rigour, insight and expertise. We also acknowledge that we are constantly learning. Each project is an opportunity to unlock new ways of thinking, and to build on our knowledge in key sectors through our culture of open collaboration. We build on knowledge.

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    Leading Design

    Our award-winning designs not only fulfill the brief of our clients, but our own desire to transform. Our curiosity, creativity and relentless conviction to always do better defines our craft. In transforming spaces, we evolve the story of architecture itself, challenging the status quo and proudly pioneering a future that is smarter and more sustainable for all. We lead through design.

    Our award-winning designs not only fulfill the brief of our clients, but our own desire to transform. Our curiosity, creativity and relentless conviction to always do better defines our craft. In transforming spaces, we evolve the story of architecture itself, challenging the status quo and proudly pioneering a future that is smarter and more sustainable for all. We lead through design.

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    Inspiring Outcomes

    We are known for being trusted and transparent. We balance creativity with certainty. We always deliver what we promise. By balancing creativity with certainty, we are able to make a meaningful impact with work that inspires. We deliver real change.

    We are known for being trusted and transparent. We balance creativity with certainty. We always deliver what we promise. By balancing creativity with certainty, we are able to make a meaningful impact with work that inspires. We deliver real change.

Our Commitment to the Planet

We are in a climate and biodiversity crisis, and our built environment is a leading contributor.

Globally, buildings and construction play a major part, accounting for nearly 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions whilst also having a significant impact on our natural habitats. It must become part of the solution.

At Gray Puksand, we understand the role we can play and our duty to act. That’s why we signed a declaration acknowledging the Climate & Biodiversity Emergency. We want to create projects that have a positive impact on the planet and are healthy for people.

 

“We are excited to build on the work we have already undertaken to integrate Sustainability into every aspect of our business.”  Dale O’Brien, Partner, Sustainability Lead

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    Share Knowledge

    Build sustainability knowledge across our organisation by investing in learning and development and making sure staff have the tools, systems and knowledge they need to embed sustainability into their work.

    Build sustainability knowledge across our organisation by investing in learning and development and making sure staff have the tools, systems and knowledge they need to embed sustainability into their work.

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    New Benchmarks

    Deliver projects to set new benchmarks for building performance, we will continue to build and integrate best practice sustainability and climate resilience methods, materials and technology into our Design Quality Assurance Framework.

    Deliver projects to set new benchmarks for building performance, we will continue to build and integrate best practice sustainability and climate resilience methods, materials and technology into our Design Quality Assurance Framework.

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    Net Zero

    Develop a pathway to net zero for Gray Puksand’s operations and certify our operations as carbon neutral.

    Develop a pathway to net zero for Gray Puksand’s operations and certify our operations as carbon neutral.

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    Track Progress

    Track and share our sustainability progress and outcomes and report our progress each year.

    Track and share our sustainability progress and outcomes and report our progress each year.

2023

IDEA, Workspace over 1000sqm, Shortlisted

AIA Awards, NSW Educational Architecture Category, Shortlisted

LEA NSW/ACT Awards, New Building Large, Winner

LEA Australasian Awards, New Campus, Winner

2022

LEA Victoria / Tasmania Awards, New Educational Campus, Commendation

Victorian School Design Awards Best School Project Above $10M, Winner

LEA Queensland Awards, New Facility, Large, Winner

LEA Excellence in Education Facility Design Awards, Renovation / Modernisation under $5M, Winner

2021

IDEA - Workplace Over 1000sqm

INDE - Community

Property Council of Australia - Innovation and Excellence Awards

Property Council of Australia - ACT Development of the Year 2021

HIA Victorian Custom Built Home $2-3m

2020

INDE - The Wellness Space, Shortlist

INDE - The Wellness Space, Shortlist

Deswik

IDEA - Workplace Over 1000sqm, Shortlist

IDEA - Workplace Over 1000sqm, Shortlist

AIDA - Hospitality, Shortlist

Dulux Awards - Workplace and Retail, Finalist

LEA - New Constuction/Education Facility, Commendation

LEA- Renovation/Modernistaion under $15m, Commendation

Urban Developer - Excellence in Design Innovation, Winner

2019

INDE Awards, The Influencer, Shortlist

Wyndham Tech School

Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), Victoria Chapter Education Facility Planning Awards, New Individual Facility Over $8M, Winner

Victorian School Design Awards, Best Project above $10M, Finalist

Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), Victoria Chapter Education Facility Planning Awards, Entire New Educational Facility, Commendation

Victorian School Design Awards, Best Primary School

Victorian School Design Awards, Best Project above $10M, Winner

Victorian School Design Awards, Best Secondary School

Australian Institute of Architects Awards, Educational Architecture, Commendation

300 Queen Street End or Trip Facility

Polytec Design Awards Category Wellness and Health Care

2019

Redbank Plaza Travelators

PCA Retail Innovation Award

Melbourne Design Awards, Lighting Design, Gold

IDEA Awards, Institutional, Shortlist

IDEA Awards, Workplace Over 1000sqm, Shortlist

INDE Awards, The Work Space, Shortlist

Australian Interior Design Awards, Workplace Design, Finalist

Dulux Colour Awards, Finalist

LCI Melbourne

INDE Awards, The Learning Space, Shortlist

2018

Shaw Contract Design Awards, Workplace, Large Office Winner

Australian Interior Design Awards, Public Design, Shortlist Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), Public Space, Finalist

Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), Public Space, Finalist

Gray Puksand

Australian Interior Design Awards, Workspace Design, Shortlist

Gray Puksand

Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), Workplace Under 1000sqm, Finalist

Kyneton Primary School

Association for Learning Environments, Victoria Chapter Awards (A4LE), New Construction/Entire New Educational Facility, Joint Winner

Kyneton Primary School

Department of Education and Training, Victorian School Design Awards, Best Primary School, Finalist

LCI Melbourne

Association for Learning Environments, Victoria Chapter Awards (A4LE) Category 4: Renovation / Modernisation Over $2M, Commendation

Wyndham Tech School

Department of Education and Training, Victorian School Design Awards, Best Secondary School, Winner

2017

Property Council of Australia, Innovation and Excellence Awards, Best Workspace Project, Finalist

Victoria School Design Awards, Ministerial Award for Inclusive Design Award, Winner

Deakin University, Centre for Advanced Design in Engineering Training (CADET)

Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), Australasian Education Facility Planning Awards, New Education Facility Construction / Entire Education Facility, Winner

Morriset Police Station

NSW Master Builders Association Award, Public Buildings Award, Over $5.0M, (Enfold Projects), Winner

Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), Retail, Shortlist

2016

180 Lonsdale Street

Corian Design Awards, Edition 2, Project, Winner

Deakin University, Centre for Advanced Design in Engineering Training (CADET)

Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), Public Space, Shortlist

Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), Residential Single, Finalist

Property Council of Australia, Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards, Kone Award for Innovation, Finalist

Property Council of Australia, Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation

Victoria Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards, Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M-$5M (Johns Lyng Commercial Builders), Special Commendation

Department of Education and Training, Victorian School Design Awards, Best School Project Above $3.5 Million, Winner

Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), Victoria Chapter Education Facility Planning Awards, New Individual Facility, Winner

Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards, Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings $3M-$5M (Johns Lyng Commercial Builders), Special Commendation

2015 - 2014

Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), Victoria Chapter Education Facility Planning Awards, New Education Facility Construction / Entire Education Facility, Commendation

321 Exhibition Street

Property Council of Australia, Innovation and Excellence Awards, Rider Levett Bucknall Award for Best Sustainable Development – Existing Buildings, Victoria Finalist

Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), Public Space, Shortlist

Loreto College, the Archives Centre

World Architecture Festival Awards, Small Projects, Shortlist

World Interiors News.com, Public Sector, Long Listed

2013

FleetPartners

Australian Interior Design Awards, Workplace Design, Shortlist

World Architecture Festival Awards, Higher Education / Research, Shortlist

Australian Institute of Architects, Victoria Chapter Awards, Public Architecture, Alterations and Additions, Shortlist

Property Council of Australia, Innovation and Excellence Awards, Rider Levett Bucknall Award for Best Sustainable Development – New Buildings, Victorian Finalist

Property Council of Australia, Innovation and Excellence Awards, Rider Levett Bucknall Award for Best Public Building, Victorian Finalist

Loreto College, the Archives Centre

Ballarat Heritage Awards, Creative / Adaptive Reuse of a Heritage Place, Finalist

Sunshine Coast Mazda

Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), Commercial Architecture, Shortlist

Urbis, Sydney

Australian Interior Design Awards, Workplace Design, Shortlist

Urbis, Sydney

Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), Workplace over 1,000sqm, Shortlist