We help mission-led organisations develop public places to foster connection, reduce inequality and improve wellbeing.
Place is never neutral.
about us
Your life is shaped by the built environment - where you go, how you feel, where you belong.
We believe that place is never neutral.
It is either actively supporting your organisation’s strategy and culture or it is getting in the way. (And it can really get in the way)
You’re tackling health, housing and social inequality that is a legacy of yesterday’s approach to the built environment.
We offer a new way of understanding and creating places.
By joining the dots between strategy, culture and place we create settings where your people thrive.
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By joining the dots between strategy, culture, and place we create settings where your people thrive.
WHAT WE DO
We provide end-to-end services to mission-led organisations.
From long before ‘design’ starts to well after the ribbon-cutting.
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Do you really know what matters most to your people - staff, clients, stakeholders?
Our consultation and engagement services unearth wisdom from within your communities to increase impact, streamline decision making and promote buy-in.
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Property is your second largest organisational cost following your staff.
We describe how your physical environments must reflect who you are and optimally support your communities so these major investments help you deliver on your mission and vision.
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Your property portfolio is a patchwork quilt of sites donated, acquired and altered over many years. During this time your service delivery model, client needs, technology and policy context have changed significantly.
Our infrastructure plans identify the facilities you actually need to deliver on your strategic goals now and into the future.
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Someone has had a great idea - to activate under-used land, to bring together services the community needs, to increase tourism... but will it work?
Our masterplans and feasibility studies provide the evidence and insights you need to champion successful precincts and projects.
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Streets, parks and squares are the connective tissue of our towns.
They are where we encounter others, learn what we share and where we differ. They are the basis for public life (and therefore, democracy).
We weave together the technical, social and environmental aspects to enrich public life for your community.
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Our built environments reflect our values and impact our wellbeing every single day.
We join the dots between organisational strategy, culture and design so every aspect of your building is adding value, everyday.
Our expertise in sustainability, design, project management and delivery means seamless, strategic advice from start to finish.
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So much of our cities feel like places to pass through, rather than places to linger.
Placemaking and activation focuses on human activity, comfort and connection to transform empty space into cherished places.
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You know how to help your community and clients, you just need money, land, political will and partnerships!
Reaching your audience is hard. When you do, you have minutes to win hearts and minds, prove the averted cost and get commitment.
With over 20 years experience leading transformative place-based projects, we know what your audience needs to hear to get to yes.
Testimonials
Latest News
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National Architecture Awards
Powerhouse Place received two awards at the National Architecture Awards last night.
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Anna speaking at Future Forum
Anna will be in Adelaide in early November unpacking strategies to adapt cities in response to accelerating issues.
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Women's housing tool goes live
The result of 2 years lived experience engagement, research and work, the Women’s Liveability Tool is now live.
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