HDR Unveils Integrated Melbourne Workplace to Accelerate Growth, Innovation
HDR has opened its new Melbourne workplace, positioning the firm for continued growth in Victoria's expanding infrastructure and design sectors. Located in Melbourne's central business district with panoramic city views, the Level 41 workplace brings HDR's architecture, engineering and transportation teams into a single space to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and deliver integrated solutions for clients.
This investment comes at a pivotal time as HDR continues to expand its operations and strengthen its commitment to Melbourne as a key hub for design, infrastructure and innovation.
“This move marks a significant milestone for HDR in Melbourne,” said Clive Baker, director of planning and design, transport at HDR. “After three years of laying a strong foundation, we’re ready to accelerate our growth and deepen our presence in this dynamic city. Co-locating our architecture and engineering teams is not only breaking down traditional silos between disciplines but already transforming HDR's project delivery across Melbourne.”
“Our new Melbourne office embodies HDR’s design philosophy — creating spaces that inspire creativity, enable integrated thinking, and support meaningful design dialogue,” said Alison Potter, HDR’s newly appointed design principal.
Kevin Miller, director of tech, media, telecom and data at HDR, added: "This investment reinforces our long-term commitment to the sector and signals that we’re here to stay.”
Architecture Managing Principal Huai Lim said joining the teams in one space harnesses creative potential. “By working side by side, we can make a lasting impact, ultimately reinforcing our commitment to sustainable growth and confidence in our people, our projects and the Victorian market.”
In addition to Lim, Baker and Miller, HDR’s Melbourne leadership team comprises Computational Design Director Jeremy Graham and Senior Associates Sina Samiee and Simone Benvenuti, who serve as studio co-leads. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, the team has grown to 235 people across Australia.
“Our new Melbourne workplace is a key enabler of our strategy,” stated Brendan Botha, country director of operations. “It strengthens our ability to respond to market demand and deliver even greater value to clients seeking integrated solutions across architecture, engineering and infrastructure.”
About HDR
HDR is a 100% employee-owned professional services firm. Founded over a century ago to bring electricity to a changing world, we are now a global company specialising in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. Our success in built and natural environments continues as we collaborate to solve our clients’ and communities’ most complex challenges.
