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title: "MEDIA RELEASE | Nature Takes Centre Stage: Cocoplum and Biophilic Cities Australia to Design Melbourne Build 2026 VIP Lounge"
description: "Explore Cocoplum's media release on sustainable biophilic design for 20,000+ leaders at Melbourne Build 2026."
url: "https://cocoplum.com.au/cocoplum-designs-biophilic-lounge-media-release/"
markdown: "https://cocoplum.com.au/cocoplum-designs-biophilic-lounge-media-release.md"
type: "article"
date: 2026-06-26
modified: 2026-09-09
author: "Ozge Fettahlioglu"
publisher: "Cocoplum Design Studio"
language: "en-AU"
---

# MEDIA RELEASE | Nature Takes Centre Stage: Cocoplum and Biophilic Cities Australia to Design Melbourne Build 2026 VIP Lounge

## *Cocoplum | Neuroarchitecture, Biophilic Design and Interiors invites Australian design brands to showcase sustainable innovations to 20,000+ industry leaders; EOIs close 30 July 2026. This is a media release.*

Cocoplum | Neuroarchitecture, Biophilic Design and Interiors, in collaboration with [Biophilic Cities Australia](https://bcau.org/) and Melbourne Build Expo, has announced it will design and deliver the official VIP Lounge at Melbourne Build 2026. Engineered as a fully immersive biophilic environment, the studio is now opening an exclusive call for Australian design companies to feature their products within the high-profile space.

Taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on **25 and 26 November 2026**, [Melbourne Build Expo](https://melbournebuildexpo.com/) is Australia’s premier construction and design expo. The event expects over 20,000 registered visitors, 500 speakers, and 350 exhibitors across four co-located industry events.

Occupying the event’s prime location, the 6×7 metre lounge will serve all speakers, sponsors, and VIP guests across the two-day expo. Cocoplum will transform the space into a living demonstration of evidence-based wellness design, utilising acoustic panels, natural materials, raw lighting, and living elements to showcase how health-centric design operates at scale.

Cocoplum founder Ozge Fettahlioglu notes that the project bridges the gap between theory and real-world application:”The construction and design industry talks a great deal about wellness environments, but it’s rare to experience them fully realised in a commercial expo setting. This is an opportunity to move past mood boards and renders. We are putting a living, breathing, scientifically backed space directly in front of the people who commission and build the future of our cities.”

## Call for Australian Design Partners

To bring this vision to life, Cocoplum is seeking a select group of premium Australian companies to integrate their products into the lounge.

### Sought Categories Include:

– Sustainable furniture and natural materials
– Acoustic panelling and architectural lighting
-Living plants, moss installations, and biophilic artwork

## Partner Benefits:

**Prime Product Placement:** Features directly inside the high-traffic VIP Lounge alongside dedicated company signage.

**Targeted Marketing:** Inclusion in a joint, multi-channel marketing campaign hitting Melbourne Build’s complete audience before, during, and after the event.

**Industry Legacy:** Recognition as a founding contributor to the upcoming Biophilic Cities Australia corporate membership programme.

**Logistics & Timeline:** There is no stand fee for selected partners. Brands are responsible for providing their product and covering round-trip delivery logistics.

**Expressions of Interest Close:** 30 July 2026

**Commitment Deposit:** A refundable $500 AUD deposit is required upon selection, returned in full post-event upon fulfilment of partner obligations.To submit an Expression of Interest, visit: [**cocoplum.com.au/melbournebuildexpo**](https://cocoplum.com.au/melbournebuildexpo/)

## About the Partners

**About Cocoplum | Neuroarchitecture, Biophilic Design and Interiors** Cocoplum | Neuroarchitecture, Biophilic Design and Interiors is an evidence-based practice specialising in neuroarchitecture and biophilic design for luxury hospitality and high-value developments. Founded by Ozge Fettahlioglu, author of *Designing for Health and Wealth* and board member of Biophilic Cities Australia, the studio operates alongside Boxareno’s global manufacturing and modular delivery network. [**cocoplum.com.au**](https://cocoplum.com.au/)

**About Biophilic Cities Australia** Biophilic Cities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the integration of nature, biodiversity, and sustainable design within Australian urban landscapes and the built environment. [**biophiliccitiesaustralia.org**](https://bcau.org/)

**About Melbourne Build Expo** Melbourne Build is Australia’s leading construction, architecture, and design expo. Held annually at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the 2026 edition features four co-located industry shows under one roof. [**melbournebuildexpo.com.au**](https://melbournebuildexpo.com/)

**Media & EOI Contacts**
**Media Enquiries:** Ozge Fettahlioglu
**Email:** ozge@cocoplum.com.au
**Phone:** +61 450 087 897
**Expressions of Interest:** [cocoplum.com.au/melbournebuildexpo](https://cocoplum.com.au/melbournebuildexpo/)
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