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Are cafes the new office? | Mark Simpson and Damien Mulvihill
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- Design Speaks Weekly
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- Jun 1, 2026
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Summary
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 Officehttps://architectureau.com/articles/the-commons-richmond-by-designoffice/ 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards: Retail Designhttps://architectureau.com/articles/2025-australian-interior-design-awards-retail-design/ Mark Simpson’s advice to the next generation of designers and architectshttps://architectureau.com/articles/mark-simpsons-advice-to-the-next-generation-of-designers-and-architects/ Design Office’s new Melbourne Headquartershttps://architectureau.com/articles/designoffices-new-melbourne-headquarters/ Intimate volume: Higher Groundhttps://architectureau.com/articles/higher-ground/ 2017 Australian Interior Design Awards: Hospitality Designhttps://architectureau.com/articles/2017-australian-interior-design-awards-hospitality-design/ My Catwalkhttps://architectureau.com/articles/my-catwalk/ Nishi display suite interiorhttps://architectureau.com/articles/nishi-display-suite-by-designoffice/