555 Collins St has been shortlisted in the 2024 Sustainability Awards: Commercial Architecture (Large) category. Designed by COX in collaboration with Gensler, the transformative two-stage, commercial mixed-use development is revitalising Melbourne’s Midtown precinct. “The completed precinct will become a global showcase of urban placemaking and purpose-driven design,” says COX Senior Associate Johannes Lupolo-Chan. “Elevated everyday experiences and embedded sustainability prioritise occupant wellbeing while making a positive and enduring impact to the city landscape.” The project is targeting 6 Star Green Star (Design & As Built), WELL Platinum, and NABERS Energy (5 Star), Water (4 Star) and Waste (6 Star). 🔗Read more: https://lnkd.in/gf-w6RUB ----- Thank you to the jury, Architecture & Design (Australia) and category partner Network Architectural – we can’t wait for the Sustainability Summit and Awards Gala in Sydney on 14 November. Photography: Trevor Mein meinphoto Developer: Charter Hall Builder: Lendlease Collaborator: Gensler
Cox Architecture
Architecture and Planning
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COX is a multidisciplinary practice with studios in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Auckland.
About us
COX acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Australia. Our practice is built around designers that collaborate with clients, stakeholders and communities. We are By the Many, For the Many. COX seeks to do more with less, tapping into resourceful Australian culture to build value through ingenuity. We strive for quality through our beliefs in equality and opportunity. We embed culture in our designs, taking time to listen and understand cultural context and social impacts. We continuously seek the brightest minds to innovate design, process, and typology. We welcome collaboration, from both traditional and disruptive sources, should it have the potential to contribute to better design. Our history in Australian architecture began with the transformative Tocal Agricultural College in New South Wales. Epitomising the renowned Sydney School, the project had a deep and sensitive understanding of context and place, blended with honest and expressive structure and craft. This has informed the work of COX since. This history has established key principles we continue to prioritise today. One being the planning of cities and design of buildings that are adaptable to change – cultural, social, technological, and economic. The other is the creation of sustainable spaces – environmental strategies that are embedded, rather than added, to our designs. Today we work across Australasia and the globe on projects of international significance. Our team brings experience and enthusiasm to every new project and client. Our projects demonstrate a dedication to research as well as an ability to work with clients to deliver successful design solutions on time and budget. What we bring to our work transcends design. Our innovative technology and structural design solutions place emphasis and value on the design of core elements. Our structures designed as destinations to bring people together to share experiences that are unique to their time and place
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- Architecture and Planning
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- 201-500 employees
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- The Rocks, NSW
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- Public Company
- Founded
- 1964
- Specialties
- Architecture, Planning, Urban Design, and Interior Design
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On a warm morning on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), a small group gathered to launch the Quandamooka Arts and Culture Centre (QUAMPI) for the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC). Nestled between the beach and the bush, the site came to life as dancers from Yulu Burri Ba welcomed visitors - offering a taste of the talent that will soon be celebrated at this world-class venue. "QUAMPI is a community space, a cultural space and a public offering all responding to place. A strong sense of community welcome and ownership has been a critical component of the design," COX Director, Richard Coulson “It’s been a tremendous honour to work together with Quandamooka Elders and community members since the project began seven years ago. They've been incredibly generous in sharing their knowledge of people, place, and culture,” says COX Associate Director, Ali Farmer. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/eewVZn5N ---- Thank you to the Quandamooka Elders and QYAC community members who’ve shared their knowledge so generously: Cameron Costello, Avril Quaill, Valerie Coombs, Darren Burns, Josh Walker, Wesley Enoch, Megan Cope, Nyaree Mewett, Denise Foley. Key collaborators: Simon Wright at Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art,TheFulcrum.Agency,Bligh Tanner, JHA Consulting Engineers, ACOR Consultants,RPS, Goldi, The Mackenzie Consulting Group, Jon Henzell. Special mentions to: Minister Leeanne Enoch, Kim Richards, Don Brown, Mayor Jos Mitchell
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On Saturday, COX joined 20 architecture and interior design firms for the Living Edge 'Magis Unleashed Potential Challenge’—a competition with a cause. The challenge involved reimagining the iconic Magis Official Puppy by exploring innovative design concepts. Collaborating with the Natural Brick Company, our team reimagined the playful form as a statement on challenging conventional material use. By integrating waste brick and repurposed plastic we highlighted the issue of single-use materials that frequently end up in landfill. This approach aligns with COX's design philosophy that the materials we choose as designers hold the power to reshape supply chains, reduce waste, and promote environmental responsibility. Put on display during Saturday In Design, our puppy was awarded ‘best use of materials’ on the night. Beyond the celebration of design, the event’s core purpose was giving back. Proceeds supported Assistance Dogs Australia, a national charity that provides highly trained service dogs to individuals with physical disabilities, PTSD, and autism.
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Last week, seven design practices from across Australia came together in Perth to present for the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) Designer of the Year title. Representing COX, Director Brooke Lloyd presented on the theme of ‘doing more with less,’ exploring this design approach through our IDEA-shortlisted projects: 70 George Street (Workplace over 1000sqm), Phillip Street Workplace (Workplace under 1000sqm) Aurora Place (Public Space), Australia Place (Public Space), and Poetica (Hospitality). To be recognised as part of this cohort is not just a compliment to our work, but our people, who bring their expertise to every project – from crafting intricate details to delivering city-shaping public spaces. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/dK7DEVmY The winners of Designer of the Year and other IDEA categories will be announced at the IDEA Gala on Friday, 29 November. Australian Design Review
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If you are attending this year’s BILT ANZ 2024 hosted by Digital Built Environment Institute, don't miss the sessions led by the COX team! 📅 Thursday 5 September | Session 1.3 | 13:30 – 14:30 Session: Revit Mastery: From Basics to Advanced Workflows Speakers: Dorian Smart, COX Studio BIM Leader and Adam Cocciardi, COX BIM Coordinator – Interiors Dorian and Adam will share their experiences from running a Revit training series, offering insights into the challenges and what worked well—and what didn’t. 📅 Friday 6 September | Session 2.4 | 14:45 – 15:45 Session: Australian War Memorial - The Poetic and The Pragmatic Speaker: Ashley Beckett, COX Associate / National BIM Coordinator Learn how COX leverages design technology to design, coordinate and collaborate globally. Ashley will showcase key methodologies for achieving design excellence and demonstrate how BIM workflows ensure teams have clear understandings of projects. 📅 Saturday 7 September | Session 3.5 | 15:45 – 16:45 Session: How to Boost Your Revit Model Performance: Tips and Tricks Speakers: Dorian Smart, COX Studio BIM Leader With results at hand, Dorian will discuss the metrics that are consistent contributors to a poor performing model. He will identify common issues, offer solutions, and recommend the best tools to enhance model quality. Find out more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/g-CRx-zd
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Submissions are now open for Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 Interior and Product Design program. Now in its third year, this program celebrates young innovators shaping the future of design. In 2022, COX Associate Remy Chard earned a spot on the prestigious list, with COX Designer Jacky Chen following suit in 2023. Reflecting on their experiences, Remy emphasised the opportunities to attend leadership workshops, participate in panel discussions, and receive media training. Jacky echoed her sentiments, noting the value of networking with like-minded participants, mentors, and judges. For more information and to enter, visit here: https://lnkd.in/gYAKFmvp ---- The Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 Interior and Product Design program is proudly sponsored by NEOLITH, Interface, Miele, and Tongue & Groove, with COX participating as a practice partner alongside other leading Australian firms.
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Warm congratulations to our newly elevated associates in Melbourne: Jessica Chapman, Margot Lapalus, Mark Kowalyov, Nicholas van Lierop, and Rachael Halstead. These leadership appointments reflect their exceptional contributions to COX’s clients, projects, studio culture, and our collective future. 🔗 get to know them here: https://lnkd.in/gUar_A2p
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Tomorrow, join Director Joe Agius and Head of Sustainability Dr Matthias Irger for a lunchtime webinar on Australian Biophilic Design. The webinar will feature presentations and a Q&A segment, offering an opportunity to explore the joint winners of the 2024 Biophilic Design Awards in the Building Scale category—Envirotecture's Huff’n’Puff Haus and the COX-designed Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC). Discover how these ground-breaking projects are redefining the future of regenerative design and sustainable architecture, book your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gtMVDf43
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Last month, COX Director Richard Coulson joined Kat Feeney on Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Radio to discuss the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge as it enters the home stretch. “It takes many hands to build the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge. It was a complex city making project and COX were delighted to be part of the journey." Listen in from 2:48:10: https://lnkd.in/gctmq2Vk COX and Arup delivered the reference design for the Brisbane City Council, now being delivered by Managing Contractor BESIX Watpac and the Connect Brisbane Consortium.
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Next week, Alex Purdon will be joining a panel of workplace design leaders to explore ‘Wellbeing, Connection and Change’. Organised by MillerKnoll and hosted in the Living Edge Melbourne Showroom, this event will bring together some of the industry’s brightest minds. They’ll examine the concept of “Design with Impact,” a core philosophy at MillerKnoll that emphasises wellbeing, connection and change in design practices. Moderated by Alice Blackwood, the panel will be: Joseph White (Director of Design Strategy, Global Research and Insights, MillerKnoll) Alex Purdon (Senior Associate, COX) Sue Fenton (Senior Associate, Woods Bagot) Catherine Keys (Associate Director, Carr) Thursday 5 September 2024 | 6:30pm *Contact your Living Edge consultant to reserve a spot