June 8, 2024 11:13 am Published by Frances Grant At the recent Central QLD Architecture Awards, our Benevolent Living interiors were the recipient of a commendation. The project also won the People’s Choice Award. Benevolent Living is an arts-themed, integrated residential care development offering elders the opportunity to age in place. Eleanor Thompson, Arts Manager and Lifestyle Officer at Benevolent Living, says “the interactions…
May 9, 2024 12:08 pm Published by Frances Grant We are very proud that Mari-Mari-Ba, formerly known as Kaggarabah, received multiple commendations at the Australian Institute of Architects Greater Brisbane Architecture Awards, including for multi-residential and small project architecture. Mari-Mari-Ba also received jury recognition for social impact. Congratulations to all of the team who have contributed to the project over the years. John Deicke…
March 6, 2024 12:12 pm Published by Frances Grant As architects deeply immersed in the design of spaces tailored for children with physical and intellectual disabilities, we find ourselves at the heart of a critical conversation spurred by the Disability Royal Commission’s recommendation at the end of 2023 to phase out segregated education by 2051. This recommendation, while well-intentioned, prompts us to carefully consider…
February 20, 2024 10:57 am Published by Frances Grant We are excited to announce that we have opened an office in Melbourne! Deicke Richards Melbourne (DRM) is a small design focused practice, building on our expertise in architecture, urban design, and interior design. The practice shares the same vision and values of Deicke Richards- to be valued for creating contemporary, effective outcomes that respond…
December 4, 2023 10:59 am Published by Frances Grant Our Senior Interior Designer Magda Myszkowki was recently interviewed by hello leaders, an important aged-care industry publication, about the role of art and architecture in resident engagement in seniors living. You can read the interview here, or scroll down below for the full text. There is growing recognition that art in care environments is having…
November 20, 2023 11:21 am Published by Frances Grant Recently, John Deicke, Ingrid Marshall, and Magda Myszkowski attended the ACCPA (Aged and Community Care Providers) Annual Conference in Adelaide. Ingrid spoke as part of the Places for Ageing concurrent session on the topic “Advancing the quality of the built environment for our elders.” Other speakers included: Belinda Douglas, Senior Associate, CotteeParker Professor Evonne Miller,…