We are delighted to announce that in conjunction with PACT Architects we have been awarded lead living environment specialist and interior designers for Estia Health’s new Residential Aged Care Facility in Toorak Gardens, SA.
Read MoreFebruary has been a big month here in the de Fiddes office. We were thrilled to be part of the Australian Association of Gerontology conference , set to be held in Tasmania but after the global events, became virtual! We were honoured to be featured in the Australian Journal of Dementia Care on our refurbishment work at VMCH Corpus Christie Cluny Aged Care Residence.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to ring in the new year with our new look website! Our refreshed suite of services is up - along with our (ever growing) body of work.
Read MoredeFiddes were excited to be part of the Australian Association of Gerontology conference recently, set to be held in Tasmania but after the global events, became virtual! Deb and Sam presented ‘M.A.D.E. An Innovative framework of practice in residential aged care design.’
Read MoreAfter what can only be described as a tumultuous year we wanted to say thank you for supporting us in 2020. Our hope over the years is that Inkind has become a platform for sharing information and resources and an inspiration to all in senior and disability living environments.
Read MoreIn conjunction with project Architects Made Studio in Melbourne and in collaboration with Gary Batt Associates Architects in Perth we contributed to the successful re-model and fit out of Lady Lourdes House at St Bernadette’s Aged Care. Situated in Sunshine North, Vic., Lady Lourdes House is owned by Villa Maria Catholic Homes and is a Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP) project.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the Research Grant Scheme Project funding through the University of Notre Dame Australia for our project titled: “Exploring the design, construction and implementation of a regional residential aged care facility using a collaborative approach”.
We are thrilled to announce our very own CEO, Debbie de Fiddes alongside the team at Evoke Collective are newly appointed associates of the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) through Stirling University, United Kingdom!
An international centre of knowledge and expertise, the DSDC aims to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia for as long as possible, allowing them to be independent and live life to the full. Collaborating with like-minded clinical specialists, designers and architects, the DSDC are pivotal in assisting organisations to achieve excellence in the integration of care and services for people with dementia.
Morrison government is offering a $150 tax write off before June 30th. Now is the time to upgrade your space. As specialists in aged care and dementia design, de Fiddes is uniquely placed to audit, fit out and clinically review our most vulnerable aged care homes.
We are running meetings via skype and it's all business as usual here!
Keeping each other safe is top of the agenda, and number one way is with good hand hygiene and not touching your face.
We found these face covers by local manufacturer Torrance and McKenna to be a great help while out buying essentials.
Our team have put our heads together (not touching of course and keeping our distance) and worked out a way that we can still provide our unique services without compromising our clients or residents.Read the ways we have innovated and adapted to these unusual times.
Read MoreWe are Hiring!
de Fiddes is looking for a Mid-Senior Interior Designer/Architect with flair and creativity to join our West Perth Team!.
Join us for a Perth based Interior Design Job with an award winning company!
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to be unveiling our refreshed brand identity.
Going from ‘de Fiddes Design’ to de Fiddes heralds a turning point for us as we offer a range of services that go far beyond interior design.
Our rebrand will be rolling out over the next month, so keep your eyes peeled for the magic as it happens.
2020 the year of mindfully working together to make positive changes.
Starting with engagements, baby’s, re-branding and a gorgeous new opening on the horizon! We are excited for the future and thrilled to be featured in Home Journal.
The bushfires across Australia are having a devastating impact on our native animals. Help out those in need by putting your crafting and sewing skills to good use. Not-for-profit group the Animal Rescue Collective Craft Guild has sewing projects for every skill level.
We are proud to be currently working with local manufacturer Torrance and McKenna to produce much needed Joey pouches.
Read MoreWhile giving back to the community is important all year round, Christmas is the season of giving, and so it is important to make an extra effort to help those in need.
Whether it’s through donations, supporting someone that will be alone, or putting in some volunteer work. Giving some of your time or money during the holidays can make an incredible difference in someone else’s life. We asked our amazing team at de Fiddes Design Perth how they give back during the festive season, and were excited to see that they are gorgeous individuals so full of love and inspiration!
New years resolutions – you either love them or hate them! When we asked our team here at de Fiddes design Perth, Australia what theirs were, the majority said they don’t make any!However there were some glimmers of inspiration and gems of wisdom that they shared. - As you’d expect from such talented aged care interior designers!
Read MoreDecember brings with it festive feelings. Whether its catching up with family, carols, picnics in the park or fish and chips at the beach, everyone does the silly season differently – none more so than our amazing team!We asked everyone for their Christmas Traditions and weren’t disappointed with their fun and jolly answers!
Read MoreCan you believe it is November!? It has been an incredible year for us all here at de Fiddes Design and whilst it is not over just yet we have certainly packed a lot into 2019. The team have been busy working away on several new projects which we are very excited to unveil in the new year.
Read MoreThis week the team attended a fantastic presentation by world renowned dementia design expert, Mary Marshall. It was a terrific opportunity to discuss dementia design with Mary and encouraging to see de Fiddes philosophy aligns with international best practice.
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