Mark Simpson and Damien Mulvihill, established their multi-disciplinary practice Design Office in 2008. The studio works across a wide range of project scales and typologies, with designs that seek to challenge and explore the qualities that determine a space for hospitality, a space for work or a space for living.

In today’s episode, InteriorsAu editor Cassie Hansen, speaks with Mark and Damien about the unique influence of hospitality design in the workplace.

Further reading:

The Commons Richmond by Design Office
https://architectureau.com/articles/the-commons-richmond-by-designoffice/

2025 Australian Interior Design Awards: Retail Design
https://architectureau.com/articles/2025-australian-interior-design-awards-retail-design/

Mark Simpson’s advice to the next generation of designers and architects
https://architectureau.com/articles/mark-simpsons-advice-to-the-next-generation-of-designers-and-architects/

Design Office’s new Melbourne Headquarters
https://architectureau.com/articles/designoffices-new-melbourne-headquarters/

Intimate volume: Higher Ground
https://architectureau.com/articles/higher-ground/

2017 Australian Interior Design Awards: Hospitality Design
https://architectureau.com/articles/2017-australian-interior-design-awards-hospitality-design/

My Catwalk
https://architectureau.com/articles/my-catwalk/

Nishi display suite interior
https://architectureau.com/articles/nishi-display-suite-by-designoffice/