With nature based reporting around the corner for many corporations, how can shopping centre developers play their part? Claire Bowles explores some innovative applications and installations that are coming to...

Work on ECQ Outlet, the third stage of Eastern Creek Quarter (ECQ), Western Sydney’s award-winning multi-asset retail destination has commenced with the project’s State Significant Development Application (SSDA) approval received...

Quality place-making isn’t just about creating pretty spaces. It’s about creating interesting places; relaxing places, meeting places and, more importantly, places where people ‘play’. Joseph Wright Design Director at i2C...

Property developers Tipalea Partners, along with i2C Architects have launched plans for Spring Farm Village in Kingston to service the fastest-growing local government area in Tasmania. The neighbourhood activity centre...

A Business Improvement District (BID) is a partnership where property owners and retailers come together to make a positive and collective contribution to the good of their district. As Claire...

‘Experiential’ is the new buzzword; everything now has to be experiential – even the graphics. But in this case, there’s definitely zero ‘tokenism’; graphics can make spaces pleasurable, they can...

B Corp Certification recognises businesses with high ethical standards. There is an increasing demand from customers that businesses serving them, adopt such standards. In this article, Claire Bowles, Regenerative Development...

Future residents and visitors to high growth area Tarneit will soon enjoy nationally recognised retail offerings in the new town centre – The Sheds Tarneit, after the City of Wyndham...

This article co-authored by Claire Bowles and Joe Wright of i2C Architects was first published in SCN magazine. Premium members can view the full digital edition here Recent evidence shows...

When we talk about ‘sustainability’ in retail developments, much of our attention and energy is often directed toward the large new build retail assets that have multiple green stars or...

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...

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...