Do we rely too much on ‘peak trading times’ – Christmas, Mother’s Day, Easter and so on? Are ‘quiet times’ simply unavoidable and just part of everyday shopping habits? What...

I’ve been asked to write about retail spaces that become tourist destinations. So here’s my list – not exhaustive by any means – but in my opinion, these are serious drawcards...

In its latest Retail Report, Forbes Magazine says that four trends will shape retail in 2022. Tony Quinn of Hames Sharley, examines the report, comments on ‘the trends’ and looks...

This article by Iain Stewart, Senior Associate at Hames Sharley, was first published in SCN Vol. 40 No. 1, 2022 Big Guns edition.  In 2017, AMP Capital embarked on an expansion of...

Sydney’s heritage-listed South Eveleigh Locomotive Workshop has been transformed from an Industrial-era building into a captivating multi-use commercial and community precinct that honours the site’s rich history. Buchan was engaged...

Hames Sharley is shaping the future of communities through the power of design and creativity, diversity of talent and development of employees. It was one of the first multidisciplinary firms in...

This article by Harold Perks, Hames Sharley was first published in SCN’s Little Guns edition, November 2021. Trickle-down technology is a term that describes the way major technological advancements trickle...

Australian practice i2C Architects, in a global alliance with international design practice Ryder Architecture will deliver New Zealand’s first major build to rent development.  Enlisted by local developer Kiwi Property, the 295...

As master community developer and home builder Sekisui House Australia pursues the creation of world-class communities across the nation — comprising mixed-use, residential and commercial infrastructure — the organisation continues...

Sekisui House Australia — the master developer behind south-east Queensland’s Ripley Town Centre — together with placemaking partner RobertsDay and architects ThomsonAdsett, are redefining the ‘smart city’ concept by putting...

South-west Sydney’s newest town centre delivers community, retail, leisure and living to one of Australia’s fastest growing populations.  HDR – the design studio behind Ed.Square Town Centre, have described it as an...

The glittering golden jewel that crowns Billbergia’s 39-storey tower at Rhodes Central in Sydney’s Inner West, is much more than an eye-catching architectural feature for the Rhodes skyline. The 27-metre-high...

This article by Jérôme Audais, Managing Director KONE, was first published in  SCN – July/August edition Experience is everything in retail, and delivering the best possible shopping experience means keeping...

Innovation… it’s a buzzword in our industry. Shopping centre rooftops have been turned into leisure and dining precincts – external spaces are used for pop-up retail usages. What else could...

This article by Harold Perks, Director at Hames Sharley, was first published in  SCN – July/August edition Melbourne is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities. Boasting...

This article written by Tony Quinn of Hames Sharley was first published in SCN Vol.39 No. 2 – CBD Guns 2021 As a follow up to my article in the...

A recent study concluded that 72% of consumers would ‘spend more money’ at a shopping centre if they also had access to ‘wellness’ concepts. This article has significant implications for...

In retail property development, the importance of ‘community’ needs no explanation; it’s been an accepted fact for decades. But how is it achieved? How does a development attract and even...

Opportunities for people to connect have been limited since work, school, holidays, and all other usual activities ground to a halt over the past year, write Hames Sharley’s Rebecca Spencer...

For parents, getting out and about with little kids can be a challenging experience, writes Rebecca Antos. From feeding ever-hungry newborns to dealing with toddler meltdowns and the sudden need...

Even before COVID-19 entered our lives, pop-ups and temporary activations had found their way into the toolkit of brands looking to connect with their customers. Brands use these to test...

‘Shopping Local’ has been accelerated by COVID. Retailers are constantly monitoring their operations to suit local conditions; ‘one size fits all’ is no longer an option. This article written by...

This article co-authored by Claire Bowles Sustainability Lead, i2C Architects & Chris Buntine, Sustainability Manager, Northrop Consulting Engineers was first published in SCN Vol. 39 No. 1, 2021 In October last year, the...

‘Pop Ups’ used to be temporary, inexpensive, amateurish. Not any more! Pop Ups are now mainstream, sophisticated and an established form of retail. They are the future and are being...

Buchan’s signature architectural work in the retail and hospitality space is widely evident at New Zealand’s brand-new retail district, Sylvia Park. Kiwi Property unveiled its $277 million, 20,000m2 Level 1...

Nothing accelerates innovation as fast as a significant necessity. As an industry and sector, we are currently working our way through and out of a once-in-a-lifetime event and must innovate...

Hyperdome’s North Mall was recently upgraded as the first chapter of their multi-million-dollar staged evolution. In this article, Elle Slabbert of Quatro Design provides an overview of this custom project and the collaboration...

We talk constantly of ‘place-making’. Our centres are community spaces and ‘places’ within them contribute significantly to the total experience. But as Claire Bowles and Sophie Hutchinson explains, a ‘place’...

A broad look across the world sees Susanne Pini conclude that ‘Public Places’ will be the new retail centres. The ‘built environment’ is a significant part of our lives and...

Are food courts a thing of the past? Tony Quinn believes that could be the case. Social distancing restrictions will bring about casualties… So let’s address the elephant in the room....

At the height of the COVID-19 outbreak in Australia, the news was flooded with hundreds of iconic Australian stores closing their doors. As the nation braced for the pandemic’s impact...