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Sporting precincts today aren’t just venues; they’re civic destinations. Melbourne Park sets a global benchmark by blending placemaking, intuitive movement, and operational precision into one seamless experience.   Above ground, it’s all about people: open plazas, clear sightlines, and effortless navigation. Below ground, a hidden choreography of kitchens, logistics, and service routes keeps the magic invisible.   “The precinct functions like two cities layered together. Calm and public above, coordinated and efficient below. That balance is what shapes the patron experience.” — Emily Kilvington, NH Architecture   Melbourne Park proves that when you prioritise people, movement, and place, sports infrastructure becomes part of the city’s fabric, not just an event machine. 🔗 Read more of Emily’s thoughts on placemaking in sports infrastructure on our website → https://lnkd.in/gCWrqA78 #Placemaking #UrbanDesign #SportsInfrastructure #MelbournePark #FanExperience #Architecture #DesignThinking

When Hamish Lyon and the NH Architecture team took on the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) project, they didn’t just design a building. They reimagined what a convention centre could be. From breaking away from the traditional “big black box” model to creating a vibrant cultural hub on the Yarra River, MCEC set a global benchmark for versatility and sustainability. Features like the world-first Plenary Hall with transformable seating and a six-star Green Star rating showcase how thoughtful design can deliver both functionality and environmental stewardship. Today, MCEC is more than a venue. It’s a living precinct that connects Melbourne’s urban fabric and hosts everything from global conferences to graduation ceremonies. 🎧 Hear more about this city shaping project, listen to episode 2 of Plenary Group’s Shaping Infrastructure podcast → https://lnkd.in/gtbpztdD #Architecture #Sustainability #DesignInnovation #MCEC #NHArchitecture #PlenaryPodcast

Great to see Stephanie Roland repping NH at the inaugural Practice Talks during the University of Tasmania School of Architecture End of Year Exhibition last week. The event showcased outstanding student work and brought together practitioners and the design community for an evening of discussion and inspiration. Thanks to Stephanie for sharing your valuable insights with the next generation of architects.

Something special is unfolding on Stony Rise Road in Devonport: a project defined by collaboration as much as design. NH Architecture and Fairbrother are creating a “building that builds itself,” a workshop facility that stays operational throughout construction. Each stage reveals the craft, coordination, and ingenuity shaping its progress.   As you move around the site, the building responds to its context like a Swiss Army knife. It shifts from office to industrial shed, to sawtooth form, each facade reflecting its surroundings while addressing Devonport’s rugged climate, elevating everyday industrial architecture with care and clarity.   Timber, natural steel, and precast concrete marked with the Fairbrother logo reflect the company’s 50-year history. As you approach from Stony Rise Road, the hipped roof motif recalls Fairbrother’s carpentry beginnings and the pitched roof that featured in their original logo.   The project is built on genuine collaboration. With NH Architecture, Fairbrother, engineers, and services teams working hand-in-hand. What emerges will be more than a workplace. It will be a place-specific architectural language that marks a new chapter in NH’s Tasmanian studio: grounded in context, informed by craft, and built in open partnership.   Follow our series as Natasha Mulhall documents the project’s evolution on site, and the people, processes, and collaborative energy behind this evolving building.   Fairbrother | Natasha Mulhall #onsite #architectueonsite #stonyriseroad #northerntasmania   📍 Limilinaturi Country

Great progress at Queen Victoria Market 🏗️

Circular design is rapidly reshaping Australia’s built environment. In this article for Living Future Institute of Australia, NH Architecture’s Martin Heide and HIP V. HYPE’s Marcus Strang share their perspectives on projects demonstrating what it takes to move from aspiration to meaningful action. From Burwood Brickworks’ groundbreaking use of 90-plus reclaimed materials and 99% waste diversion, to community-led repair initiatives in Bayside and high-performance EnerPHit retrofits, their piece highlights how circular thinking is moving from ambition to action. The authors call for stronger demand, clearer policy, and industry collaboration to scale regenerative design and create a truly non-linear materials economy, one that keeps resources in play and strengthens community value.

We’re excited to share a milestone at our Big Housing Build project at Ormond Road, East Geelong. The Homes Victoria development has officially ‘topped out’. It was a privilege to mark the occasion on site alongside Victorian Minister for Housing and Building Harriet Shing, Homes Victoria, and Alchemy Construct®. The ceremony began with a Welcome to Country by Wadawurrung Elder Corrina Eccles, who reminded us of the importance of caring for Dja (Country) and respecting its heritage. Once complete, the  Homes Victoria project will deliver 54 new social housing homes, a mix of one, two and three bedrooms, with shared gardens, generous balconies and open corridors to bring in light and air. Working with Bird de la Coeur Architects, we’ve designed the buildings to sit comfortably within the neighbourhood, the rust-red brickwork and lightweight metal cladding honouring Geelong’s coastal character. As NH Architecture Director and project lead Nick Bourns reflected, “I grew up in Geelong, and I know this housing will add a lot of value and amenity for the local community and future residents.”   🔗 Read more about Ormond Road East Geelong Social Housing on our website: https://lnkd.in/gBE8p7hm

“The future of sports architecture is to see these assets as public, for public activities and public good.” – Hamish Lyon, Director, NH Architecture. As the home of the Australian Open, Melbourne Park shows how design can create legacy well beyond the event itself. With Brisbane 2032 on the horizon, NH Architecture’s transformation of this iconic precinct demonstrates that the most successful venues are those that stay open to everyone, every day of the year. 🔗 Read more of Hamish’s thoughts on reframing sports architecture for public good on our website → https://lnkd.in/gkXX86RY #NHArchitecture #MelbournePark #Brisbane2032