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| A Year of Milestones: Reflecting on 2025 |
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| | As we rapidly approach the holiday season and close the chapter on another year, it’s a natural time for reflection. As directors, looking back on 2025 fills us with immense pride and gratitude. This year was not just about projects; it was about celebrating significant milestones, reinforcing our core values, and strengthening our commitment to community and progress. It was a year defined by our principles of care, collaboration, and creation, which are the core of everything we do here at GB-A. |
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| This year has been particularly special, marked by anniversaries that speak to our history and project achievements that point toward our future. We celebrated 30 years of our own journeys with GB-A, a milestone that has given us a unique perspective on the firm’s evolution. Alongside our personal anniversaries, our Melbourne studio commemorated 25 years of operation. These moments have prompted us to look back at the foundations we've built and forward to the legacy we continue to shape. |
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| As you sit back and reflect with us on the year that has been, we'll take this opportunity to wish you and yours all of the joys of the season and much happiness and prosperity in 2026! |
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| | The Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre Opens |
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| The $965.2 million Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre is now operational, showcasing a collaborative effort to deliver a facility that prioritises safety, rehabilitation, and humane design principles, serving the community for decades to come. View the Project > |
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| | Thomas Embling Hospital Upgrade Completed |
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| The $515.7 million upgrade of Thomas Embling Hospital has transformed forensic mental health care in Victoria, adding 82 secure beds and introducing innovative design principles to support care, rehabilitation, and community impact. View the Project > |
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| | Sharing Knowledge at the International Corrections and Prisons Association Conference |
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| GB-A Director, Kavan, who is also the Group Chair for the ICPA Planning and Design Committee had the honour of speaking at the ICPA Conference. This was an incredible opportunity to connect with global leaders in correctional design and share the insights we’ve gained from projects. Find out more > |
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| | Contemporary Landscape Architecture Masterpieces Around the World Book |
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| Our Landscape team were featured in the latest edition of Contemporary Landscape Architecture Masterpieces Around the World book for the Frew Park Arena Play Structure. The book presents an international showcase of contemporary landscape design developments over the last decade. Find out more > |
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| | | Our Reconciliation Journey |
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| This year marked the formal development of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Guided by our value of care, we are committed to building stronger relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and fostering respect and opportunities within our practice and projects. Initiating our RAP is a deliberate step toward listening, learning, and taking meaningful action. Find out more > |
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| | Directors Celebrate 30 Years at GB-A |
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| On a personal note, we both marked our 30th anniversaries with the practice this year. It has been a privilege to grow with GB-A, to lead this incredible team, and to contribute to a legacy of thoughtful architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture. These three decades have been filled with challenges, growth, and countless rewarding moments. Find out more > |
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| | GB-Art Show Raises $3,600 for Hear and Say |
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| We were overjoyed that this year’s Art Show raised over $3,600 for Hear and Say, a specialised provider of audiology and speech pathology for all people with hearing loss. Find out more > |
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| | Support for Big Brothers Big Sisters |
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| In our ongoing commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters and their mentoring programs that provide young people with vital support, eight members of our Melbourne team participated in Bail Out. Find out more > |
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| | Reflecting on 2025, we are filled with gratitude for our team, our partners, and our clients. This year’s achievements are a direct result of the collective effort to care, collaborate, and create.
As we look toward 2026, we are energised to build on this momentum. We will continue to champion design that makes a positive impact, deepen our community engagement, and progress on our reconciliation journey.
Kavan & Phil
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