Studio Nine Architects

Unveiling The Angry Penguin —⁠ ⁠ Located within the Adelaide Festival Theatre at Adelaide Festival Centre is a restaurant and bar inspired by the rebellious spirit of Max Harris’ Angry Penguins magazine and the infamous Ern Malley literary hoax.⁠ ⁠ Drawing from the avant-garde energy of the publication, the design embraces a layered and theatrical atmosphere that celebrates creativity, provocation and artistic expression.⁠ ⁠ Upon entering the restaurant, guests are welcomed by Sidney Nolan’s 'Ern Malley', the artwork that inspired the rich colourful palette woven throughout the interiors. ⁠ ⁠ The project also involved close collaboration with local designer makers andrew carvolth and Jon Goulder, who crafted bespoke furniture pieces including the chairs, waiter stations and host station that all contribute to the unique character and material richness of the space. ⁠ Designed by S9 Project Team — Tony Zappia, Jaana Bithell, Alice Wilkinson & Rachel Kleimann Photography — Jonathan VDK Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gpfFtYYV⁠

A rewarding project for our team to have been involved in — congratulations Kaya Health Clubs on the opening of your third Melbourne location.

In honour of National Reconciliation Week, Studio Nine Architects is proud to have received formal endorsement of our inaugural Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We began our reconciliation journey with a view to better understand how, as a member of the design community, we can meaningfully contribute to reconciliation, cultural awareness, collaboration, and thoughtful change. We acknowledge that our Reflect RAP is the beginning of an ongoing journey of listening, learning, understanding and accountability, focused on building meaningful relationships and deepening respect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. By adopting this plan, we aim to lay a solid, informed foundation for future reconciliation initiatives and opportunities. To deliver our Reflect RAP we have worked collaboratively with Nik&Co. Consultancy, an Aboriginal-owned consultancy and Bookabee Australia to facilitate Aboriginal Cultural Sensitivity and Respect Training for our team. S9 Team Members have also acknowledged Reconciliation Week by spending their time volunteering with our long-term social responsibility partner, Baptist Care (SA) Inc, assisting with the requirements to host their annual Reconciliation Day BBQ event held today. Our Reflect RAP provides our studio with clear and measurable pathways to realise our commitments, which we believe will provide us with the accountability needed to direct our reconciliation journey. We look forward to embarking on this meaningful and important journey as a collective studio. View our Reflect RAP here: https://lnkd.in/gj_Qx9yZ

Last Week Principal Nigel Howden joined industry leaders on the panel for the Property Council of Australia SA Future Leaders — Meet the Leaders event, hosted by William Buck. A great initiative focused on sharing knowledge, insights and guidance with the next generation of leaders within our industry.

We Are Hiring — We are seeking to appoint a Studio Leader to drive the growth of our Melbourne studio, offering a rare and exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future direction of the practice, lead a dynamic team and establish a strong local presence. The Studio Leader acts as a practice-wide leader and ambassador, supporting Directors in strengthening studio capability, commercial performance and profile. The role combines hands-on project leadership with broader responsibility for people development, client relationships and continuous improvement across the practice. This role is based in our Melbourne Studio located in Collingwood. Learn more about the role here: https://lnkd.in/gtjBUvuf Applications close Monday 15 June — apply now to be considered. If you are legally eligible to work in Australia and believe you could excel in this role, send your CV and cover letter to careers@studionine.net.au. Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Great to be involved in SA Variety Children’s - Flooring Industry Golf Day last Friday. Team Gerflor: Benjamin Pitman, Olivier Martin from Studio Nine Architects, Ben White Bridge Carpet Court & Despina Bozzon Gerflor SA Account Manager Gerflor Australasia Thanks for a great day!

A connected lifestyle community grounded in place, wellbeing and shared experience — ⁠ ⁠ Set within the landscape of South Australia’s renowned Clare Valley, ‘Seasons at Clare’ is a proposed retirement lifestyle village that brings together community, wellness, and regional identity in a carefully considered master planned environment.⁠ ⁠ The masterplan draws on the character of the Clare Valley, embedding local identity into the design. A wine barrel-inspired entry sequence establishes a strong sense of arrival, referencing the region’s viticultural heritage while guiding residents and visitors into a communal outdoor space. This gesture reinforces the project’s broader ambition, to ground the development in its regional context while shaping a connected and community-focused way of living.⁠ ⁠ Designed by S9 Project Team — Justin Cucchiarelli, Kym Wiseman, Olivier Martin, Zak Papas & Taylor Cunningham Learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/g4ZtXHRf⁠