New $94.4 million state-of-the-art university precinct
10 April 2019
The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has unveiled its new $94.4 million Education Precinct building located at its Kelvin Grove Campus in Brisbane, offering teaching and learning opportunities in a world-class environment.
The Faculty of Education and QUT’s
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Oodgeroo Unit are housed in the
state-of-the-art, six-level building, spread across 10,500 sqm. Designed
by
Wilson Architects and Danish firm
Henning Larsen Architects, the
project is a model for educational precincts internationally and sets a
new benchmark for contemporary and sustainable design.
The development of the new
precinct involved the demolition of two
existing 30-year-old buildings, project managed by
Turner & Townsend
under the direction of QUT’s Facilities Management Department
Robin Sweasey, National Head of Education for Turner & Townsend
and Senior Project Manager for QUT’s Education Precinct development
comments: “The project was a collaborative team effort over a
four-year time frame with all team members and stakeholders working
together to deliver the very best outcome for the university.
“The inclusion of a five-metre diameter LED Sphere suspended over two
floors is a focal point in the atrium and showcases the very best of
visualisation technology. The Sphere facilitates interactions with
teaching content in a unique format.”
QUT Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Margaret Sheil
said the university was excited to welcome students this semester to the
new precinct.
“This is a significant investment by the university in enhancing the
student learning experience and continuing to provide quality teaching
and education,” Professor Sheil said.
“These facilities have been purpose-designed and reflect QUT’s
commitment to applying technology and immersive digital environments in
teaching, research and engagement.”
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