https://andrewcopolov.com Andrew Copolov Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:13:37 +0000 https://andrewcopolov.com en https://andrewcopolov.com/Home Sun, 07 Nov 2021 10:33:24 +0000 Andrew Copolov https://andrewcopolov.com/Home Gig Workers’ Hub 2022–2025 https://andrewcopolov.com/GWH Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:26:44 +0000 Andrew Copolov https://andrewcopolov.com/GWH Gig Workers’ Hub The Gig Workers’ Hub was a staffroom, community centre, and organising space run for and by Melbourne’s platform-based food delivery riders. Over the course of the project, we raised over A$120,000, primarily from delivery platforms themselves. While the space has closed, the initiative lives on as a mutual support network with over 70 rider members. Featured in:&nbsp;ArchitectureAU,&nbsp;The Age ,&nbsp;ABC News,&nbsp;SBS News. 2022-2025, community centre <img width="2055" height="1441" width_o="2055" height_o="1441" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8277da015e0295d59b36072b416397166d40186aa8e9650aee3a35067c371f86/GIGHUB_03.jpg" data-mid="246256483" border="0" data-no-zoom="true" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8277da015e0295d59b36072b416397166d40186aa8e9650aee3a35067c371f86/GIGHUB_03.jpg" /> <img width="4959" height="3674" width_o="4959" height_o="3674" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/18c989ab418a5e0f27ba9afb93196aea135858b3f872cef99d232df87c16213d/GigWorkersHub_1.jpg" data-mid="240485974" border="0" data-no-zoom="true" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/18c989ab418a5e0f27ba9afb93196aea135858b3f872cef99d232df87c16213d/GigWorkersHub_1.jpg" /> <img width="4684" height="3595" width_o="4684" height_o="3595" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b09aea43a8dd391fd6330e54fcf7faf05c2aab3f3c006840ecec9e36a3b1989b/gig-hub-1_-Yaseera-Moosa.jpg" data-mid="240485977" border="0" data-no-zoom="true" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b09aea43a8dd391fd6330e54fcf7faf05c2aab3f3c006840ecec9e36a3b1989b/gig-hub-1_-Yaseera-Moosa.jpg" /> <img width="4736" height="3635" width_o="4736" height_o="3635" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9a2d0a9546f196e4761015678b6392a070816b2891a939beefc7e4181025a616/gig-hub-2_-Yaseera-Moosa.jpg" data-mid="240485979" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9a2d0a9546f196e4761015678b6392a070816b2891a939beefc7e4181025a616/gig-hub-2_-Yaseera-Moosa.jpg" /> <img width="3840" height="2880" width_o="3840" height_o="2880" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c214adc96c7003e18c6642978f6c01dcd569e6d03e6ba2d124b58b41be010191/GIGHUB_023.jpg" data-mid="246256495" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c214adc96c7003e18c6642978f6c01dcd569e6d03e6ba2d124b58b41be010191/GIGHUB_023.jpg" /> <img width="3743" height="2807" width_o="3743" height_o="2807" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/991c04d48f32e047c4b91f109d992ae8c09256438a5a59464129e4ad6f0ebac6/GIGHUB_086.jpg" data-mid="246256494" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/991c04d48f32e047c4b91f109d992ae8c09256438a5a59464129e4ad6f0ebac6/GIGHUB_086.jpg" /> <img width="3000" height="2250" width_o="3000" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/644b9beeebb1d389af4bb217ab4c4d81b6a8b4fcf587d938690985d7b5c0e5b5/GIGHUB_07.jpg" data-mid="246256477" border="0" data-no-zoom="true" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/644b9beeebb1d389af4bb217ab4c4d81b6a8b4fcf587d938690985d7b5c0e5b5/GIGHUB_07.jpg" /> <img width="2250" height="1688" width_o="2250" height_o="1688" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/26eb68bbb5fd13f60c5cd4eda3b21e4f1667ad3f8f26e6d3ff9aeaa3e3b74a5f/GIGHUB_08.jpg" data-mid="246256476" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/26eb68bbb5fd13f60c5cd4eda3b21e4f1667ad3f8f26e6d3ff9aeaa3e3b74a5f/GIGHUB_08.jpg" /> https://andrewcopolov.com/The-Staffroom Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:48:44 +0000 Andrew Copolov https://andrewcopolov.com/The-Staffroom The Staffroom This short film traces the impact, closure, and legacy of Melbourne’s Gig Workers’ Hub. Through video interviews and self-portraits, it capture moments of exhaustion, rest, laughter, solidarity, and reflection shared among Hub members at the margins of urban life. Shot and directed by Andrew Copolov, edited by Archie Chew. 2025, 3-channel video, 15 minutes https://andrewcopolov.com/MAL Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:40:42 +0000 Andrew Copolov https://andrewcopolov.com/MAL Melbourne Art Library MAL is a community-run lending library focused on art and design texts. It offers an accessible alternative to institutional or university libraries, with a strong emphasis on cultural events. While running events and contributing as a board member, I led the fitout of MAL’s space at Testing Grounds. This involved designing the layout, building partitions, and sourcing furniture and other materials. Visit MAL’s Instagram 2021-2025, arts space <img width="1270" height="794" width_o="1270" height_o="794" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/10143d42f91b4f1096a57e878600c97d955841ee8455f374edcf9c33fced0ad1/CUBA0086-copy.jpg" data-mid="246791653" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/10143d42f91b4f1096a57e878600c97d955841ee8455f374edcf9c33fced0ad1/CUBA0086-copy.jpg" /> <img width="1270" height="794" width_o="1270" height_o="794" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8349db977dd2e4d53855686b7ce03e27ab0f960527e2579a811674a236c7b3a0/iPhone-12-mini15195-copy.jpg" data-mid="246791654" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8349db977dd2e4d53855686b7ce03e27ab0f960527e2579a811674a236c7b3a0/iPhone-12-mini15195-copy.jpg" /> <img width="1270" height="794" width_o="1270" height_o="794" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c2da8d4461457f1e7de062c23943240fc0d356ba63e86e4a145f3e33c8b8a001/JGKK2533-copy.jpg" data-mid="246791655" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c2da8d4461457f1e7de062c23943240fc0d356ba63e86e4a145f3e33c8b8a001/JGKK2533-copy.jpg" /> https://andrewcopolov.com/Advertising-Project Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:08:21 +0000 Andrew Copolov https://andrewcopolov.com/Advertising-Project Advertising Stock Wall Designed a comprehensive joinery unit to function as the centre of their operations. Each element was designed bespoke to fit the dimensions of the particular stock used by the company. Designed for Convenience Advertising, built by Otto Built. 2024, custom joinery unit <img width="1270" height="794" width_o="1270" height_o="794" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9e9f44e2a25a779c20e4da364120bbb856824c40490ebb3449f5486bd2feef4e/0Y5A2550_web.jpg" data-mid="246791729" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9e9f44e2a25a779c20e4da364120bbb856824c40490ebb3449f5486bd2feef4e/0Y5A2550_web.jpg" /> <img width="1270" height="794" width_o="1270" height_o="794" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3e80bb5a6487cc8526f9fc5035352fa07875f9f3c96f50e53609ddba24799566/0Y5A2549_web.jpg" data-mid="246791731" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3e80bb5a6487cc8526f9fc5035352fa07875f9f3c96f50e53609ddba24799566/0Y5A2549_web.jpg" /> <img width="1270" height="794" width_o="1270" height_o="794" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/79afc8d8732e09653f2288632fb732dd1b2e8f20f9dd15c472aaba8690a62d5b/Unknown_web.jpg" data-mid="246791743" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/79afc8d8732e09653f2288632fb732dd1b2e8f20f9dd15c472aaba8690a62d5b/Unknown_web.jpg" /> https://andrewcopolov.com/Almanac Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:47:26 +0000 Andrew Copolov https://andrewcopolov.com/Almanac Almanac Created from common hardware supplies for the newly refurbished Warracknabeal Court House. With Matthew Bird.&nbsp; 2022, artwork <img width="1270" height="794" width_o="1270" height_o="794" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e3c88d8436145089e1cdb3561efbdaebe4ce199abffbd0fcda38db8a857535dc/Hanging-Artwork2_web.jpg" data-mid="246802260" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e3c88d8436145089e1cdb3561efbdaebe4ce199abffbd0fcda38db8a857535dc/Hanging-Artwork2_web.jpg" /> <img width="1270" height="794" width_o="1270" height_o="794" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b41206eb1d60a7c8f205b671cbbe34250e4c1c49084558a5b80c1e5c380a4f93/Hanging-artwork3_web.jpg" data-mid="246802258" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b41206eb1d60a7c8f205b671cbbe34250e4c1c49084558a5b80c1e5c380a4f93/Hanging-artwork3_web.jpg" /> https://andrewcopolov.com/Barcelona Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:13:37 +0000 Andrew Copolov https://andrewcopolov.com/Barcelona Barcelona Care Cooperative This project proposed 300 care cooperatives across Barcelona to support the city's elderly population and improve conditions for domestic care workers. Each cooperative occupies an existing building with new lightweight structures attached to its facade, creating spaces that link care work with neighbourhood life while functioning as rest stops for carers and connecting to local businesses and public facilities. 2017, architectural proposal <img width="1250" height="782" width_o="1250" height_o="782" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/19b6c0063fc90bb98b2dccc127b094623d1e06638f2fe91bec96bc1764835a5f/hero-render-sm.jpg" data-mid="246830448" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/19b6c0063fc90bb98b2dccc127b094623d1e06638f2fe91bec96bc1764835a5f/hero-render-sm.jpg" /> <img width="1250" height="782" width_o="1250" height_o="782" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/91b2dc436d2e67f79335b57bae8eacbf829e2e1420f744805636e95f65224730/entry-render-sm.jpg" data-mid="246830440" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/91b2dc436d2e67f79335b57bae8eacbf829e2e1420f744805636e95f65224730/entry-render-sm.jpg" /> https://andrewcopolov.com/O24HREC Sun, 07 Nov 2021 10:33:24 +0000 Andrew Copolov https://andrewcopolov.com/O24HREC Gig Workers Hub – Sydney I advise the NSW Office for the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner on establishing gig worker hubs across New South Wales as part of the Night Worker Action Plan 2025-2028. As founder of Australia's first gig worker hub, I am supporting the project from early planning through implementation—analysing operational models, assessing sites, and ensuring the design responds to workers' needs. 2025–,&nbsp; night worker infrastructure strategy <img width="784" height="588" width_o="784" height_o="588" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/aa961e3daffe671a851765ff814f322c3fa42cbd6f166f5ea2761c14fc4505a1/1761793074455_1.jpg" data-mid="246224962" border="0" data-no-zoom="true" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/784/i/aa961e3daffe671a851765ff814f322c3fa42cbd6f166f5ea2761c14fc4505a1/1761793074455_1.jpg" /> https://andrewcopolov.com/DTP Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:11:15 +0000 Andrew Copolov https://andrewcopolov.com/DTP &nbsp;Delivery Rider Safety – Victoria I currently advise the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning on a delivery rider safety project concerning algorithmic management, mapping software, labour law, and e-bike legislation. I was also able to connect the department with major delivery platforms. Drawing on my embedded research with delivery riders, I have helped bridge the gap between government, platforms, and workers—connecting the department with major delivery platforms and helping to develop communications strategies that resonate with rider communities. Pictured: Food delivery riders road safety campaign (Hindi version). 2023–, awareness campaign <img width="1080" height="1080" width_o="1080" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d9335d6d89d5a8369be8e237fcecea7a225eb754f63d816fc7737c182f466fac/DTP1436-B-Gig-Riders_TV_Social_Post_1080x1080px_STATIC_v2_FA_Hindi-04.jpg" data-mid="246225006" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d9335d6d89d5a8369be8e237fcecea7a225eb754f63d816fc7737c182f466fac/DTP1436-B-Gig-Riders_TV_Social_Post_1080x1080px_STATIC_v2_FA_Hindi-04.jpg" /> https://andrewcopolov.com/Research-Archive Sun, 07 Nov 2021 10:33:24 +0000 Andrew Copolov https://andrewcopolov.com/Research-Archive Publications ︎ (2026). Introduction: Platform labour in the Global South and Global North. Journal of Sociology. ︎ (2025). The Everyday Lives of Gig Workers in Melbourne. Urban Geography. ︎ (2025). Parasitic platform urbanism in Dhaka and Melbourne. Human Geography. ︎ (2023). The Urban Staffroom: Imagining Infrastructures of Care and Solidarity in Melbourne. Lo Squaderno. Online Articles ︎ (2022). Notes on Anachronism in Australian Art. TERRITO/REALITIES. ︎ (2021). Work Songs. Grapevine. ︎ (2021). David’s Transterranean Dream. Montez Press Radio. ︎ (2021). Semionautics Report. CLOT Magazine. ︎ (2020). Gold Farmers. veinte20.︎ (2020) Organising Attention: Art Practice as Building Preservation. &amp;&amp;&amp; Journal. ︎ (2019). Along the Liquid Path. &amp;&amp;&amp; Journal.