News

18 Nov

Following our highly acclaimed place making strategies at the Perth Cultural Centre with Fred Kent and Kathy Madden from Project for Public Spaces, we are excited about another wonderful project just completed for Curtin University. [simplegallery thumbnailalign=bottom exclude="361"] Click to view larger images With our friends and colleagues from...

07 Feb

On a recent trip to Sydney I was lucky enough to visit and play at the new playground at the Darling Quarter in Darling Harbour. [simplegallery thumbnailalign=bottom exclude="398"] Click to view larger images Probably one of the most popular playground built in Australia recently, the 4000 sqm new...

21 Nov

The redeveloped laneway is now an icon of ‘cool’ in contemporary culture. Read our observations of some interesting art installations that enliven the dreary lane. [simplegallery thumbnailalign=bottom exclude="398"] Click to view larger images Despite previously negative connotations of the term ‘laneway’ in many post-industrial cities – perhaps dark,...

21 Oct

At Place Laboratory, we’re continually exploring and testing our ideas. 3D is one aspect of the teams innovative approach to conceiving great places. [simplegallery thumbnailalign=bottom exclude="361"] Click to view larger images A strong methodology underpinning our work, combined with the creative energy of the office provides a solid...

10 Oct

Finally we are awakening to the idea that public spaces are for people and are really important places for community well being and identity and not just a remnant of poor architectural space planning. [simplegallery thumbnailalign=bottom exclude="293"] Click to view larger images It hardly seems probable that this...

30 Aug

Our website is a window into PLACE Laboratory. Be informed, entertained and most importantly get to know us. [caption id="attachment_158" align="alignnone" width="597" caption="PLACE Laboratory - we adopt unique approaches to all our projects"][/caption] Apart from all the standard features: About > our philosophy and who we are Contact >...

30 Aug

Modeled on the traditional terrace concept, the Primo range have adopted all the comforts and functionality of modern living. [caption id="attachment_148" align="alignnone" width="597" caption="The Primo range has loads of natural light, open plan living space and courtyard spaces for entertaining"][/caption] Max Pirone, the General Manager of Design...

20 Aug

One of our current projects, Yanchep Golf Estate, strives to embrace the current best practice in water sensitive urban design. [simplegallery thumbnailalign=bottom exclude="137"] Click to view larger images The combination of a strong vision, a cohesive and cooperative project team and a responsive client has allowed the project...