With Generative AI technologies such as Midjourney and DALL.E2, it is now possible to create photorealistic architectural renderings in minutes. Moreover, these renderings can be both accurate and detailed. In addition, text services such as ChatGPT and Bing Chat make producing technical descriptions in seconds possible.
Clients, architects and designers now have access to new tools that will disrupt traditional architecture and design business models by allowing them to instantly generate work that previously required hours of specialised labour at substantial costs…

AI and Generative Design – dwp shares its latest White Paper

AI and generative design are about to change how the built environment is designed, marketed and built. dwp Group Creative Director Scott Whittaker has witnessed first-hand the impact of AI and Generative Design on the industry and shares his thoughts with us in our most recent white paper.

Contact Scott Whittaker – scott.w@dwp.com

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Adding AI Into Design Processes – Here’s Why You Will Get Better Outcomes

dwp has always been a pioneer in utilising technology to enhance design processes. We have consistently been at the forefront of the industry, exploring new and innovative ways to incorporate technology into our workflows. Now, we are leading the way in adopting innovative AI-based solutions, taking our designs to new heights.

Contact Khun Sarinrath Kamolratanapiboon –  sarinrath.k@dwp.com

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Designer in Focus

“I am convinced that this new generation of tools will lead to a new generation of design. Thomas explains; shifting from a linear development to an ‘emerging’ process where designers, alongside our clients, can explore in minutes a large amount of design iteration.” Thomas Meier

Meet Thomas, the Creative Director at our Bangkok studio, with a wealth of experience and expertise in lifestyle and retail design, plus the emerging fields of AI generative design. He’s a proven innovator with a track record of delivering creative and impactful design solutions. As a member of the dwp Design Council, he plays a pivotal role in implementing our design vision and strategy.

Collaborating closely with our leadership team, he develops and implements design strategies that incorporate the latest technology across all studios, continually challenging and improving our workflow and methodology.

dwp architect Sean Logue examines opportunities for using connected BIM and Smart Technologies during design and throughout the building lifecycle to achieve better outcomes. Buildings contribute more to Global CO2 Emissions than any other source, with building operations accounting for nearly one-third of the emissions (GlobalABC, 2018). We can interrogate, record and analyse building performance and material qualities before construction to proactively address any challenges…

dwp architect Sean Logue examines opportunities for using connected BIM and Smart Technologies during design and throughout the building lifecycle to achieve better outcomes. Buildings contribute more to Global CO2 Emissions than any other source, with building operations accounting for nearly one-third of the emissions (GlobalABC, 2018). We can interrogate, record and analyse building performance and material qualities before construction to proactively address any challenges…

high performance sports facilities completed at Concord Oval NSW

dwp is at the forefront of design thinking and innovation in the architecture of high performance centres and community sports and recreational facilities.  The dwp designed redevelopment of Concord Oval for the City of Canada Bay NSW and Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Club is the latest sports high performance centre to receive recognition for its high quality design and facilities…

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Khun Sarinrath Kamolratanapiboon, taking dwp innovation to the next level

dwp’s executive director Khun Sarinrath Kamolratanapiboon has led the Bangkok studio and the design of projects across south east Asia for over 18 years. Khun Sarinrath has recently driven dwp’s competitive advantage further forward with the launch of ‘dwp metatecture’ and investment in a digital future. To read about the launch of this initiative and about Khun Sarinrath’s involvement read the recent article in Thailand’s ‘The Nation’ publication.

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dwp | research How can great design be sustainable?

Using Connected BIM and Smart Technologies over a building’s lifecycle.
by Sean Logue dwp | design worldwide partnership

dwp architect Sean Logue examines opportunities for using connected BIM and Smart Technologies during design and throughout the building lifecycle to achieve better outcomes. Buildings contribute more to Global CO2 Emissions than any other source, with building operations accounting for nearly one-third of the emissions (GlobalABC, 2018). We can interrogate, record and analyse building performance and material qualities before construction to proactively address any challenges.

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Top Hotel News features Scott Whittaker

Top Hotel News is a leading online platform providing industry insights for global hospitality. It regularly showcases innovative design and industry leaders, with dwp founder Scott Whittaker featured in their ‘BIG INTERVIEW’ series. Click the link to find out more about Scott’s career journey, achievements, challenges and his thoughts on current hospitality industry design trends.

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dwp designs engaging learning environments for the future

dwp has designed many award winning education facilities and the most recent project to be completed is the St John the Baptist Catholic School in Adelaide, South Australia. It is a really joyful learning environment that has received great feedback from staff, families and students.

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dwp|research Parametric Design + Machine Learning

How can we leverage parametric design and machine learning to make better places?
by Michael Hegarty CEO and Scott Whittaker Group Creative Director dwp | design worldwide partnership

Architects at dwp use a variety of parametric design tools to facilitate data analysis and provide metrics that allow measurement of building information for projects. Parametric design is a process creating a link between different parts of the architectural geometry, and an order in which different things need to happen. These tools help our designers generate multiple propositions for massing, built form and different shapes that a design may take. At dwp we are committed to design for a better world, and this means leveraging both human and technological insights to produce innovative sustainable designs.

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How can we leverage parametric design and machine learning to make better places?What is the role of sustainable design?
by Danny Saul Bentley and Dan Vinar, dwp | design worldwide partnership

Architects at dwp use a variety of parametric design tools to facilitate data analysis and provide metrics that allow measurement of building information for projects. Parametric design is a process creating a link between different parts of the architectural geometry, and an order in which different things need to happen. These tools help our designers generate multiple propositions for massing, built form and different shapes that a design may take. At dwp we are committed to design for a better world, and this means leveraging both human and technological insights to produce innovative sustainable designs.

How can we leverage parametric design and machine learning to make better places?What is the role of sustainable design?
by Danny Saul Bentley and Dan Vinar, dwp | design worldwide partnership

Architects at dwp use a variety of parametric design tools to facilitate data analysis and provide metrics that allow measurement of building information for projects. Parametric design is a process creating a link between different parts of the architectural geometry, and an order in which different things need to happen. These tools help our designers generate multiple propositions for massing, built form and different shapes that a design may take. At dwp we are committed to design for a better world, and this means leveraging both human and technological insights to produce innovative sustainable designs.

dwp | design worldwide partnership welcomes David Stoneley

“Our dwp global health sector leader Ron Bridgefoot is delighted to announce the appointment of David Stoneley to dwp’s health architecture and clinical planning team in Australia. David has extensive experience in the management and delivery of hospital architecture projects across Australia and has developed specialist skills in engagement with clinicians and stakeholders during the design of facilities for public hospitals and private health sector clients. David promotes the importance of sustainability in healthcare design and intelligent facility design optimising the longer term operational cost and saving energy.

Ron has worked with David previously and they both appreciate that meeting clients’ expectations for program, cost and quality are fundamental to the success of a project. To achieve these objectives, they place a strong emphasis on the effective management of a project team and on maintaining a continuous line of communication between client and team. Prior to joining dwp David was the director level health sector national lead architect for two other Australian practices over the last decade and has helped deliver a number of multi-million dollar facilities.”

dwp | research – Sustainable hotel experiences and design

How can we make hotel lobbies better?
What is the role of sustainable design?
Creating better lobbies and the role of sustainable design.
by Michael Hegarty CEO and Scott Whittaker Group Creative Director dwp | design worldwide partnership

People desire to feel good again, taking a holiday or short break is a core element in feeling good and the moment of arrival at a hotel is the threshold of a break or holiday. We see many of our hospitality clients exploring sustainability opportunities and maximising health and wellness strategies, and this can be done without sacrificing warmth. Therefore we are focused on improving the arrival experience at the hotel lobby.”

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Luxury Living at Sathorn 125, Bangkok

The dwp residential design team is proud to finally showcase this 36 storey twin tower project, located in the Sathorn district of Bangkok. Sathorn has long become one of the city’s most well known and exclusive areas, including the city’s CBD, restaurants, bars, shopping malls and embassies as well as many residential towers and complexes. PMT Property added yet another signature condominium to the district by developing 125 Sathorn Condo. 125 Sathorn was conceived to combine nature with urbanity, where the two main residential buildings have been designed to ensure uncrowded living spaces, optimum airflow and natural lighting while remaining inclusive and thoughtful to its natural surroundings.

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How can we make hotel lobbies better?
What is the role of sustainable design?
Creating better lobbies and the role of sustainable design.
by Michael Hegarty CEO and Scott Whittaker Group Creative Director dwp | design worldwide partnership

People desire to feel good again, taking a holiday or short break is a core element in feeling good and the moment of arrival at a hotel is the threshold of a break or holiday. We see many of our hospitality clients exploring sustainability opportunities and maximising health and wellness strategies, and this can be done without sacrificing warmth. Therefore we are focused on improving the arrival experience at the hotel lobby.

How can we make hotel lobbies better?
What is the role of sustainable design?
Creating better lobbies and the role of sustainable design.
by Michael Hegarty CEO and Scott Whittaker Group Creative Director dwp | design worldwide partnership

People desire to feel good again, taking a holiday or short break is a core element in feeling good and the moment of arrival at a hotel is the threshold of a break or holiday. We see many of our hospitality clients exploring sustainability opportunities and maximising health and wellness strategies, and this can be done without sacrificing warmth. Therefore we are focused on improving the arrival experience at the hotel lobby.

What is driving current thinking for leisure, wellness + aquatic facility design, incorporating diversity, inclusion and sustainable design?
by John Byleveld, Stephen Cheney and Michael Hegarty dwp | design worldwide partnership

dwp | design worldwide partnership offers a number of specialist design skills to clients that require complex buildings and campuses, including health, hospitality, education, industrial, science and research facilities. One of the specialist sector skills that we present to clients is for sports and recreation facilities, and aquatic facilities are among the most complex of these. There are a range of user groups and a range of specialist provisions for each facility depending on it’s immediate location, and the areas of focus, whether competitive sports, leisure, recreation, learning, community wellness or social provision.

Aquatic design for public swimming centres in Australia for example is becoming increasingly more centered on creating facilities that are true community hubs, offering a broad spectrum of things to do, from passive to active, that appeal to people of all ages and abilities. Separate elite facilities are being provided in parallel to take competitive sports facility provision into line with international benchmarks in Europe, Asia and North America.

dwp has led innovation to the aquatics industry over many decades. Northcote Aquatic Centre, Victoria was the first aquatic centre designed by dwp’s aquatic facility specialist consultant Stephen Cheney and at the time was the largest outdoor Aquatic centre in the southern hemisphere. Stephen’s innovations included Northcote being the first centre in Australia to incorporate beach entry and Ozone water treatment. Acknowledged as Australia’s foremost aquatic centre specialist, Stephen was the first architect to work with recreation planners, developing significant rigor to the briefing, master-planning and design of recreation facilities.
Further project developments included the first integrated active waterplay system, together with warm water program pool incorporating a moveable pool floor systems allowing greater programmability from one water body.