Author - Rachel Seal

Rachel Seal is one of the country’s most versatile and experienced thought leaders in Urban Design, Master Planning and Architecture, with a quarter of a century of experience. During this time, Rachel has masterminded some of Australia’s most iconic town and activity centres, bringing together retail, residential, commercial and cultural aspects to create dynamic and functional spaces.

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Main street fever

29/05/2019

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Increasingly, design of our shopping centres moves away from the ‘box’ and replicates the shopping strips of the past. ‘Main Street architecture’ has much to...

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Disrupting the retail hierarchy: it’s about people

29/11/2017

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During the mid 20th century, Australian shopping centres were developed within a retail hierarchy that was based on modern suburban family life...

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Playing out in the street: successful retail destinations and places

01/06/2016

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We all agree on the desirable attributes of 'place' – vibrant, beautiful, memorable, authentic, interesting, alive, safe, clean, inclusive, accessible, human...