Design
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Arms of Eve
The Armadale store marks the first Melbourne collaboration between Arms of Eve, Maple Brown and Storepro, translating the brand’s refined Bondi concept to High Street Armadale. Set within a heritage building, the project balances careful restoration with contemporary fitout, delivering curved forms, crafted detailing and a warm, elevated retail experience.
People
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Rising Star: Joshua Muckert
At 23, Joshua Muckert is already running sites and delivering major retail fitouts across Australia. An award-winning shopfitter, he credits strong mentorship and hard work for his rapid rise, overcoming personal health challenges while continuing to grow as a trusted young leader in the industry.
Projects
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West Centre Food Court
This revitalised food court redefines communal dining through contemporary design, improved flow, and flexible seating. A refined mix of timber, stone and curved forms creates warmth and sophistication, while bespoke vendor façades and layered lighting deliver cohesion and character, transforming the space into a vibrant, modern social dining hub.
Sustainability
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Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are rapidly becoming the passport to specification in Australia’s fitout industry
From commercial office refurbishments to major infrastructure projects, procurement teams are no longer satisfied with sustainability claims — they want verified data. As embodied carbon targets tighten, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are emerging as a critical tool in how projects are specified, assessed and awarded.
Insights
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Compliance without the scramble
Compliance should not be a once-a-year exercise. For interior fitout and trade businesses, audit readiness is achieved when evidence is captured as part of everyday project delivery. By embedding documentation, approvals and quality checks into daily workflows, businesses reduce disruption, improve visibility, strengthen client confidence and transform audits from a stressful scramble into a routine business process.
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Deadlines, difficult clients, high-pressure sites – the psychosocial risks hiding in plain sight
That “last-minute changes before handover” moment might feel like part of the job – but under updated Australian WHS laws, it now sits firmly in the realm of psychosocial risk. With new 2025 regulations in NSW and Victoria, businesses must proactively identify and manage workplace pressures like workload, conflict and role clarity – not just react to them.
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2026/2027 Federal Budget –What It Means for the Interior Fitout Industry
The 2026/2027 Federal Budget signals steady opportunity for the interior fitout sector, driven by ongoing investment in infrastructure and housing. While labour shortages and cost pressures remain, measures like faster skills recognition and the instant asset write-off offer practical support. Businesses focused on efficiency, innovation and sustainability will be best placed to stay competitive.
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Four design imperatives reshaping Australian retail
Reflecting on the past two years of store openings and refurbishments across QIC shopping centres, one thing has become clear: the roles associated with store development have fundamentally expanded. The work has become more complex, most certainly, but it has also become more critical to whether a retail concept succeeds or fails.
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Hamsi Taverna
Hamsi Taverna brings Mediterranean energy and warmth to the new Sydney Fish Market, delivered by Unita in collaboration with Alkot Studio and Efendy Group. Inspired by Greek island tavernas and Turkish heritage, the 410sqm venue blends sculptural design, smart problem-solving and seamless national delivery to create a vibrant dining destination.
