This project, designed by Six Degrees Architects, required the adaptive reuse of a 1970s building.
Six Degrees Architects response was to highlight its architectural and material integrity, skillfully combining legibly ‘new’ with timeless architectural language.
Aiming to centralise student services in this very accessible and geographically central part of the university campus, this project incorporates facilities for a ‘Student Services Hub’.
Functions and activities conducted from this seven storey building include:
- administration
- enrollment
- information services
- cafe
- interview rooms
- meeting rooms
- staff facilities
The Six Degrees Architects design respected and strengthened the character of this previously undervalued Brutalist architectural gem.
Their design re-positioned the old building and presentation of the University to the broader precinct, creating a new ‘front door’ to the campus.
Strong view lines and connections to the garden in front of the 1888 Building were a key design element that led to the building’s success.
Project Details
Project size – 5,000 m2
Completion date – 2017
Building levels – 7
Project Team
Architecture
Six Degrees Architects
Established in 1992, Six Degrees is one of Australia’s leading architectural practices.
Practice areas include residential, master-planning and place making, aged care and community, office and workplace, hotels and hospitality, and education, delivering design solutions for both new and heritage places.
Directors – Peter Malatt, Simon O’Brien
Project Architect – Dan Demant
Architects – Ellen Buttrose, John Hajko
Architectural Graduates – Anastasia Sklavakis, Daniel Perrone
Interior Design – Emma Serraglio, Deeana Mingerulli
Construction – United Commercial Projects
Building Surveyor – Phillip Chun Building Compliance
Structural Engineering – George Apted & Associates
Audio Visual – CHW
Acoustic – AECOM
Quantity Surveyor – Rider Levett Bucknall
Photography
Alice Hutchison
Alice is a creative image-maker and commercial photographer. Her work is inherently fresh and idiosyncratic, integrating a multidisciplinary approach. Her background in graphic design and fine art powerfully influences her photographic style.
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