Architecture has always told the story of humanity, reflecting our creativity, culture and shared spirit. Today, a new chapter is emerging as buildings are increasingly designed to serve machines rather than people. The rise of data centres and AI driven infrastructure invites an important question about purpose.
Are we truly designing for human communities, or redefining architecture around artificial intelligence? This moment calls for reflection on the future of design and its responsibility to humanity.
Read the full article and continue the conversation via the link in our bio.
Architecture has always told the story of humanity, reflecting our creativity, culture and shared spirit. Today, a new chapter is emerging as buildings are increasingly designed to serve machines rather than people. The rise of data centres and AI driven infrastructure invites an important question about purpose.
Are we truly designing for human communities, or redefining architecture around artificial intelligence? This moment calls for reflection on the future of design and its responsibility to humanity.
Read the full article and continue the conversation via the link in our bio.
Innovation in Seniors Living: Advancing Dementia Focused Design
Designing dementia supportive environments requires empathy, evidence, and experience. Recently, our Seniors Living Lead @pragz.gupta hosted Innovation in Seniors Living event that brought together industry leaders for immersive learning, insights from Dementia Australia, and hands on demonstrations.
With many of our team trained in dementia focused design, we deliver person centred seniors living environments that support dignity, wellbeing, and care in practice.
Innovation in Seniors Living: Advancing Dementia Focused Design
Designing dementia supportive environments requires empathy, evidence, and experience. Recently, our Seniors Living Lead @pragz.gupta hosted Innovation in Seniors Living event that brought together industry leaders for immersive learning, insights from Dementia Australia, and hands on demonstrations.
With many of our team trained in dementia focused design, we deliver person centred seniors living environments that support dignity, wellbeing, and care in practice.
Together with @medibank , Gray Puksand has designed the health company’s new Chadstone Discovery Store, a flagship store designed to be a health destination for customers and the community.
The new space creates a unique experience for customers to have important health conversations with the Medibank team, as well as discover more about Medibank’s health and wellbeing products and services.
Zones Discover, Solve, Engage and Deliver create a seamless omnichannel environment where frontline teams can assist members across in-person, phone and digital interactions all from one cohesive, purpose-built space. The Chadstone flagship sets the benchmark for Medibank’s national retail transformation.
Together with @medibank , Gray Puksand has designed the health company’s new Chadstone Discovery Store, a flagship store designed to be a health destination for customers and the community.
The new space creates a unique experience for customers to have important health conversations with the Medibank team, as well as discover more about Medibank’s health and wellbeing products and services.
Zones Discover, Solve, Engage and Deliver create a seamless omnichannel environment where frontline teams can assist members across in-person, phone and digital interactions all from one cohesive, purpose-built space. The Chadstone flagship sets the benchmark for Medibank’s national retail transformation.
For 35 years, Gray Puksand has been shaping places with purpose. From our earliest projects to today’s diverse portfolio, our work has always been driven by curiosity, collaboration and care. We’ve grown alongside our clients and communities, designing environments that respond to people, context and future needs.
This milestone celebrates our people, our partnerships and the ideas that continue to evolve our practice.
Here’s to 35 years of design, and to what’s next.
For 35 years, Gray Puksand has been shaping places with purpose. From our earliest projects to today’s diverse portfolio, our work has always been driven by curiosity, collaboration and care. We’ve grown alongside our clients and communities, designing environments that respond to people, context and future needs.
This milestone celebrates our people, our partnerships and the ideas that continue to evolve our practice.
Here’s to 35 years of design, and to what’s next.
Tenants want shorter leases with access to space beyond their leased area. Gray Puksand designed Australia Square as the leading template of how that looks, and how it stacks up financially.
Occupants of the fully occupied (and waitlisted) secure micro suites for 6-18 people can also enjoy a large high end informal meeting area, workshop space, boardrooms and podcast rooms. While small low maintenance leases are great for the bottom line, at Australia Square they are also great for social interaction, where staff become part of a community of professionals outside their own tenancy.
Small firms can now attract high calibre staff by providing a workplace that is convenient, impressive and interactive.
📸 @_pabloveiga
Client: Dexus
Builder: @girvangroup
Engineer: @lci_consultants
Tenants want shorter leases with access to space beyond their leased area. Gray Puksand designed Australia Square as the leading template of how that looks, and how it stacks up financially.
Occupants of the fully occupied (and waitlisted) secure micro suites for 6-18 people can also enjoy a large high end informal meeting area, workshop space, boardrooms and podcast rooms. While small low maintenance leases are great for the bottom line, at Australia Square they are also great for social interaction, where staff become part of a community of professionals outside their own tenancy.
Small firms can now attract high calibre staff by providing a workplace that is convenient, impressive and interactive.
📸 @_pabloveiga
Client: Dexus
Builder: @girvangroup
Engineer: @lci_consultants
Gray Puksand’s modern classic transformation of 114 William Street, formerly ‘Estates House’, reimagined the building’s ground floor while honouring its modernist heritage. Our scope delivered a new facade, revitalised lobby, new café and business lounge, and an activated laneway and plaza to elevate a sense of place. A new End of Trip facilities with a dedicated entry supports wellbeing and active commuting.
Inspired by and honoring Yuncken Freeman’s vision, our design reinforces the original grid, politi expression and street presence, cementing this icon’s place in Melbourne’s Marvellous Modernism, as recognised by the National Trust.
📸 @nfcarlino
Learn more at the link in our bio.
Gray Puksand’s modern classic transformation of 114 William Street, formerly ‘Estates House’, reimagined the building’s ground floor while honouring its modernist heritage. Our scope delivered a new facade, revitalised lobby, new café and business lounge, and an activated laneway and plaza to elevate a sense of place. A new End of Trip facilities with a dedicated entry supports wellbeing and active commuting.
Inspired by and honoring Yuncken Freeman’s vision, our design reinforces the original grid, politi expression and street presence, cementing this icon’s place in Melbourne’s Marvellous Modernism, as recognised by the National Trust.
📸 @nfcarlino
Learn more at the link in our bio.
Accessibility risks are often identified too late when changes are costly and compliance exposure is high.
Launching in 2026, GP’s Access Assessment Auditor service supports early-stage reviews of existing sites and proposed designs to identify accessibility risks and compliance gaps aligned with the DDA, NCC, and relevant Disability and Australian Standards.
Practical advice is provided early, with recommendations completed by a qualified access assessment auditor, reducing risk and supporting inclusive, future-ready outcomes.
Contact us to learn more via link in bio.
Accessibility risks are often identified too late when changes are costly and compliance exposure is high.
Launching in 2026, GP’s Access Assessment Auditor service supports early-stage reviews of existing sites and proposed designs to identify accessibility risks and compliance gaps aligned with the DDA, NCC, and relevant Disability and Australian Standards.
Practical advice is provided early, with recommendations completed by a qualified access assessment auditor, reducing risk and supporting inclusive, future-ready outcomes.
Contact us to learn more via link in bio.
Designed to support hands-on training and collaboration in cutting-edge technologies, The Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Centre at @tafeqld Eagle Farm embodies Gray Puskand`s approach to future-focused education facilities.
Flexible workshop layouts and multi-use trade spaces allow students to engage with emerging equipment and industry practices, adapting easily to evolving learning needs.
Strategically positioned spaces encourage connection between students and professional partners, fostering practical experience and collaboration at the heart of the centre.
Discover more via the link in our bio.
Designed to support hands-on training and collaboration in cutting-edge technologies, The Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Centre at @tafeqld Eagle Farm embodies Gray Puskand`s approach to future-focused education facilities.
Flexible workshop layouts and multi-use trade spaces allow students to engage with emerging equipment and industry practices, adapting easily to evolving learning needs.
Strategically positioned spaces encourage connection between students and professional partners, fostering practical experience and collaboration at the heart of the centre.
Discover more via the link in our bio.
At 69 Ann Street, McMillan Shakespeare’s new Brisbane workspace draws inspiration from Queensland’s natural landscape and coastline.
Set across two spacious levels, the design brings together soft sandy tones, ocean blues, and warm whites to create a light, calm, and welcoming environment. The palette reflects the region’s relaxed character while supporting focused work, collaboration, and client interaction.
A bespoke artwork by Studio A’s Emily Crockford will soon add another local layer, inspired by her celebrated work in Melbourne. Every detail is considered to support focused work, client interaction and team wellbeing in one unified environment.
📸 @tanikablair_photography
Find out more via the link in bio
At 69 Ann Street, McMillan Shakespeare’s new Brisbane workspace draws inspiration from Queensland’s natural landscape and coastline.
Set across two spacious levels, the design brings together soft sandy tones, ocean blues, and warm whites to create a light, calm, and welcoming environment. The palette reflects the region’s relaxed character while supporting focused work, collaboration, and client interaction.
A bespoke artwork by Studio A’s Emily Crockford will soon add another local layer, inspired by her celebrated work in Melbourne. Every detail is considered to support focused work, client interaction and team wellbeing in one unified environment.
📸 @tanikablair_photography
Find out more via the link in bio
Frankston Tech School represents a new chapter in the evolution of Victoria’s Tech Schools, designed to enhance the @chisholm_institute campus with a dedicated space for future-focused learning.
Realised as a high-tech environment for secondary students, the facility functions as a shared hub for immersive, project-based programs that connect education with real industry outcomes.
In partnership with local schools, industry and community, Frankston Tech School’s programs help students develop the technical, digital and creative skills most in demand for tomorrow’s careers.
Discover how design drives innovation by visiting the link in our bio.
Frankston Tech School represents a new chapter in the evolution of Victoria’s Tech Schools, designed to enhance the @chisholm_institute campus with a dedicated space for future-focused learning.
Realised as a high-tech environment for secondary students, the facility functions as a shared hub for immersive, project-based programs that connect education with real industry outcomes.
In partnership with local schools, industry and community, Frankston Tech School’s programs help students develop the technical, digital and creative skills most in demand for tomorrow’s careers.
Discover how design drives innovation by visiting the link in our bio.
We`re thrilled to see Gray Puksand’s enduring designs featured in the recent Netflix series ‘All Her Fault’, starring Sarah Snook.
The Gray Puksand designed wellness precincts “One” and “Rise” at 101 Collins Street, Melbourne, take centre stage bringing a touch of corporate luxury to the screen.
Fun fact: although set in Chicago, eagle-eyed viewers will spot plenty of Melbourne locations throughout the show.
Check out ‘All Her Fault’ for some top-tier drama and design inspiration!
We`re thrilled to see Gray Puksand’s enduring designs featured in the recent Netflix series ‘All Her Fault’, starring Sarah Snook.
The Gray Puksand designed wellness precincts “One” and “Rise” at 101 Collins Street, Melbourne, take centre stage bringing a touch of corporate luxury to the screen.
Fun fact: although set in Chicago, eagle-eyed viewers will spot plenty of Melbourne locations throughout the show.
Check out ‘All Her Fault’ for some top-tier drama and design inspiration!
Is it time for a change?
Gray Puksand is seeking passionate professionals to join our vibrant, collaborative team and make a meaningful impact.
Explore current roles and discover how to apply via our website.
Is it time for a change?
Gray Puksand is seeking passionate professionals to join our vibrant, collaborative team and make a meaningful impact.
Explore current roles and discover how to apply via our website.
