Country Road’s commitment to sustainable retail was exemplified in the opening of the flagship country store in Ballarat – a project that balanced heritage character with contemporary sustainability.

As the property and construction industries sharpen their focus on sustainability, the way we think about fitouts is undergoing a fundamental shift. The move from a linear to a circular economy isn’t just about swapping materials – it’s about re-evaluating every stage of the process, from lease negotiation to demolition, with sustainability in mind.

In 2025, Architectus is intensifying its focus on sustainability, from revitalising existing buildings to advancing social sustainability initiatives. Principal and Sustainability Leader Nigel Justins outlines the five key priorities for the year ahead.

The Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (AASB S2) is now enshrined in the Corporations Act 2001 and will mandate businesses above a certain size to report on their environmental impact and how they manage climate-related risks and opportunities.

Circular trends are reshaping industries around the world, helping to reduce operational and procurement costs while creating new market and job opportunities.

In the last edition of Interior Fitout, we explored what a ‘circular economy’ is, the life cycle and how to put the wheels in motions to start making a change. In this edition, we investigate what is happening globally and the exciting opportunities for Australian businesses in the fitout industry.

In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, the construction and interior fitout industry is poised to undergo a transformative shift towards a circular economy. This new paradigm – the likely future of commercial interior design – is championed by leaders like Vanessa Cullen, CEO of Forward Thinking Design, who heralds a departure from traditional linear practices to embrace a more thoughtful and enduring approach.

In a veritable feast of recycled material, modular efficiency and functional flexibility, Studio Edwards has designed a zero-waste workplace for Today Design.

At the end of last year, Country Road opened their 14th 5 Star Green Star rated store in Frankston at Bayside Shopping Centre and ONE68 proudly delivered this beautiful sustainable store fitout for the group.

As a certified social enterprise, Circonomy provides circular services that mobilise otherwise dormant goods by repairing, refurbishing and rehoming products, creating positive impacts for people and the planet in the process.    Starting from humble beginnings as a neighbourhood garage sale in 2013 as the World’s Biggest Garage Sale, Circonomy has celebrated a decade of […]