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Guymer Bailey Architects & Guymer Bailey Landscape
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31/08/2026

TICKETS NOW ON SALE // GB-Art Show Brisbane

It's that time of year where we transform our Brisbane studio into a ‘pop up’ art gallery for our annual fundraising Art Show for Loud Shirt Day (Hear and Say’s fundraising day). Running since 2012, the event has become a great annual community tradition that supports local artists and the artistic talents of our team, welcomes our local community into our studio, encourages networking and most importantly, raises much-needed funds for Hear and Say.

This year, our theme is TRACE. TRACE is a celebration of beginnings. Of first thoughts and evolving ideas. Of creative sparks captured on paper and transformed into something meaningful. It acknowledges not only the finished work, but the process, curiosity and discovery that make it possible. As you will find, each piece in this year’s GB-Art Show tells a story of observation, interpretation and expression. Together, they reveal the many ways creativity is gathered, explored and shared.

Event Details
When: Friday, 16 October 2026 | 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Where: 19 Terrace Street, Toowong
Cost: $20 per person (all proceeds donated to Hear and Say)
Includes: Entry to the exhibition, 1 raffle ticket, drinks and nibbles. Additional raffle tickets are available for purchase.
RSVP: 9 October 2026

Secure your spot today at https://gb-a.au/art-show/

20/08/2026

A month ago we shared an update as the McKinnon Sports Park Clubhouse was taking shape. Today, we're excited to share the finished result.

The completed facility provides a new home for local sport and community activity, with a flexible clubroom, commercial kitchen, administration facilities and upgraded change rooms designed to support the growing Yarrabilba community. The pavilion-style design maximises views across the sporting fields while prioritising safety and accessibility for players, officials and spectators alike.

It's always rewarding to see a project move from concept through to completion. Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this community asset to life!

13/08/2026

Back in 2025, we presented Phil Jackson with a rather unique gift to celebrate 30 years at GB-A, an architecturally-inspired Bin Chicken created by Ryan from Sethius Art. After making appearances around the office and generating plenty of conversation, it has finally found its permanent perch atop our Toowong studio.

A big thank you to Ryan for bringing this piece to life and helping add a little more Brisbane character to our workplace.

28/07/2026

On the 19th of August, our Associate Director and Correctional Sector Lead, Craig Blewitt, will join an international panel for the ICPA Planning and Design Network webinar to discuss the power of the "1% things" - the small, purposeful design interventions that can improve dignity, wellbeing and safety for those who use custodial environments every day.

From better acoustics and daylight to more intuitive wayfinding and welcoming visitor spaces, Craig will explore how small changes can have a lasting impact in the correctional environment.

Craig will be joined by international experts Dr. Deanna Dwenger (US) and Megan Davidson (UK) to discuss the role of design in supporting wellbeing, behavioural health and rehabilitation outcomes.

23/07/2026

AUSTRALIAN NATIVE SPOTLIGHT // Xanthorrhoea johnsonii (Forest Grass Tree)

Native to Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales, Xanthorrhoea johnsonii is one of Australia’s most iconic and enduring native plants. Commonly known as the Forest Grass Tree, this slow-growing species develops a striking architectural form, with a thick blackened trunk crowned by a fountain of long, narrow, needle-like foliage. Although it grows at an astonishingly slow rate of around 2.5 centimetres per year, mature specimens can reach up to 5 metres in height, becoming remarkable living landmarks within the landscape. Its distinctive silhouette creates a powerful focal point in native gardens, bushland settings, and public open spaces.

Thriving across coastal, sandy, and mountain environments, the Forest Grass Tree is highly adaptable and well suited to full sun or semi-shaded positions. It tolerates drought, light frost, wind exposure, and coastal conditions, performing successfully in clay, loamy, and sandy soils. Its low-maintenance nature, evergreen foliage, and compatibility with container planting make it an excellent choice for both residential and civic landscapes. As a pipe and drain-friendly species, it can also be confidently incorporated into projects where root management is a consideration.

From October through January, healthy plants may produce spectacular cream-white flowering spikes that can rise dramatically above the foliage, particularly following fire or favourable seasonal conditions. These nectar-rich blooms attract birds, bees, and butterflies, supporting pollination and enhancing local biodiversity. Beyond its ecological value, the Forest Grass Tree has deep cultural significance, with Aboriginal peoples traditionally using various parts of the plant for tools, weaving materials, medicinal purposes, and natural adhesives.

With its sculptural appearance, exceptional longevity, and capacity to provide habitat, pollination opportunities, and cultural connections, Xanthorrhoea johnsonii embodies the resilience and beauty of Australia’s native landscapes. Whether used as a feature specimen in a native garden or as a defining element within larger ecological restoration and landscape projects, the Forest Grass Tree delivers lasting visual and environmental value.

21/07/2026

Our Melbourne Studio Principal, Mel Malik, attended the Design + Build Collective's Christmas in July event, where guest speaker Rina Cohen shared key insights from the 2026 Milan Design Show.

A standout theme was the resurgence of 1970s-inspired design, with warm earthy palettes, rich textures, sculptural forms and a renewed focus on craftsmanship shaping contemporary interiors. Rina also explored the growing appreciation for design icons, including Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, and how brands such as Cassina are reinterpreting these classics through contemporary materials and sustainable design approaches.

Thank you to the Design + Build Collective for an insightful evening of industry discussion, inspiration and connection with colleagues across the design and construction community.

Cassina's LC4 Chaise Longue in saddle tan leather reflects the warm, earthy palette and enduring design classics highlighted as key trends emerging from Milan in 2026.

20/07/2026

Our Brisbane Landscape team attended the 2026 NAIDOC Week Walking Breakfast at Birrunga Gallery in Milton. Held in celebration of this year's NAIDOC theme, "50 Years of Deadly", the event brought together artists, community members and industry professionals for a morning of connection, conversation and culture.

Attendees had the opportunity to explore the Cultural Creative Development Program (CCDP) exhibition, featuring powerful works from emerging First Nations artists responding to the theme through stories of identity, resilience, family, Country and community.

A particular highlight was hearing directly from the artists and experiencing the rich narratives behind the works on display. Through painting, storytelling and cultural expression, the exhibition celebrated both the achievements of the past 50 years and the enduring strength of cultures that have thrived for tens of thousands of years. Thank you to Birrunga Gallery for hosting another inspiring NAIDOC Week event and creating a space for learning, connection and celebration.

15/07/2026

"If we care for Country, she will care for us." This simple statement stayed with us long after attending the Curating with Country CPD event during NAIDOC Week. The session challenged us to think beyond projects, plans and places, and instead consider the relationships that connect Country, community, culture and future generations.

One of the key messages was that good design isn't just about what we take from a place, but what we give back. It requires deep listening, genuine relationships, and an understanding of our responsibilities to the Country on which we work. As architects, this offers a powerful lens through which to view our practice.

In a profession that continually shapes landscapes and communities, it prompts us to consider the legacy we leave behind. Not only for future generations, but also for the plants, animals and ecosystems that depend on healthy Country. Thank you to Bradley Kerr and Interface for facilitating an insightful discussion and sharing perspectives that will continue to influence how we think about design, stewardship and our relationship with Country.

08/07/2026

AUSTRALIAN NATIVE SPOTLIGHT // Plectranthus graveolens (Bush Basil)

Native to eastern Australia, Plectranthus graveolens, commonly known as Bush Basil or Native Coleus, is a strongly aromatic native shrub found from Cape York Peninsula through Queensland and New South Wales to north-eastern Victoria.

Typically reaching up to 1.5 metres tall and 2 metres wide, this low-growing, spreading species is prized for its broad, fuzzy, slightly sticky foliage, which releases a distinctive scent reminiscent of basil, mint, and sage when touched.

Its slender spikes of small violet-blue flowers appear in spring and summer and may continue through much of the year, attracting bees and other pollinators while adding soft seasonal colour to gardens and planted spaces.

Adaptable and easy to grow, Bush Basil thrives in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil, responds well to pruning, and performs beautifully in pots, along garden edges, and in spaces where a fragrant, useful native is needed to fill gaps.

With its edible leaves, pollinator-friendly flowers, and relaxed, textural habit, Plectranthus graveolens is an excellent choice for balcony planters, and biodiverse urban landscapes.

02/07/2026

We were honoured to receive a copy of Aristotle’s Prison by Professor Alison Liebling (University of Cambridge) and even more honoured to be acknowledged within it.

Following Alison’s presentation to our team in December 2024, we had the opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussion on our design experience and learnings from co-design sessions on the lived experience of prison environments. To see those conversations contribute, in some small way, to the ongoing research and writing in this field is incredibly rewarding.

Alison’s work continues to challenge how we think about dignity, relationships and the quality of environments within custodial settings, considerations that closely align with our approach to justice design.

Our team is looking forward to diving into the book and continuing to reflect on how evidence-based research can inform more humane and effective design outcomes.

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