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It's been another busy couple of months across the practice, with projects progressing, ideas being explored and achievements worth celebrating. As we prepare for this year's GB-Art Show, we're also reflecting on the creativity and collaboration that shape our work every day. Here's a snapshot of what our teams have been working on and thinking about across Architecture, Interiors and Landscape Architecture.

Kavan, Phil, and Craig

Above: Wallum Woodland, Great Sandy National Park, Rainbow Beach QLD

Photography: Callum Simpson

From Concept to Completion: McKinnon Sports Park Clubhouse

This month, we celebrate the completion of the McKinnon Sports Park Clubhouse in Yarrabilba. Featuring flexible community spaces, upgraded sporting amenities and a pavilion-style design overlooking the playing fields, the facility has been created to support both sport and community connection for years to come.

Photography: Callum Simpson, GB-A

Architecture

The Architecture team has been busy working across a diverse mix of projects, from emergency services and justice facilities to health and wellbeing, sport and recreation, public infrastructure and even a Surf Life Saving Club.

Alongside project delivery, the team recently came together to review and refine our design methodology, exploring how we can continue to strengthen our approach across the practice. Combined with work across a range of sectors, these discussions have generated valuable knowledge sharing and fresh perspectives on design.

Interiors

The Interiors team has been contributing to a range of education and public sector projects, creating environments that support wellbeing, functionality and user experience.

Behind the scenes, the team has been developing a sensory design framework that draws on biophilic design and circadian lighting principles, bringing a stronger evidence-based lens to the way we design for health and wellbeing.

Landscape

The Landscape Architecture team has been contributing to projects across education, health, sport and recreation, public infrastructure and open space, creating landscapes that respond to both people and place.

The team has also been undertaking a series of site studies focused on the Sunshine Coast's Wallum landscape, deepening its understanding of local ecology, biodiversity and place-responsive design. These insights are helping inform planting strategies, strengthen ecological outcomes and foster greater collaboration across disciplines.

Designing for the Senses: A Sensory Landscape Design Approach to Supporting Neurodiversity

Outdoor environments play a critical role in supporting sensory comfort, regulation and wellbeing, particularly for neurodiverse users, helping create more inclusive and supportive places.

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Learning From the Wallum: Native, Indigenous and Endemic Plants in Landscape Design

Sometimes the best design lessons happen in the landscape itself. Discover how the Sunshine Coast's Wallum ecosystem is informing our approach to place-responsive design.

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GB-ART Show Brisbane – Save the Date 16th October!

Since 2012, each October our Brisbane studio transforms into a pop-up gallery celebrating local artists, creative expression, and the power of community. Join us on October 16th at 5.30pm for a night of artwork, drinks, raffle prizes, and meaningful fundraising as we come together to support Hear and Say’s Loud Shirt Day!

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Craig was Part of International Panel on ICPA Planning and Design Network Webinar

Associate Director and Correctional Sector Lead, Craig Blewitt, joined an international panel for the ICPA Planning and Design Network webinar to discuss the role of design in supporting wellbeing, behavioural health and rehabilitation outcomes Craig was joined by international experts Dr. Deanna Dwenger (US) and Megan Davidson (UK).