Australian University Architecture Faculty of Law, University of Sydney Sydney, New South Wales sydney.edu.au ARCHITECT : Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp Pty Ltd The architects have designed an elegant and spacious structure that cannot fail to inspire our academic staff, administrators and students. A functional and beautiful environment respects those who use the spaces and motivates all who work in the building. — Professor Gillian Triggs (Dean, Sydney Law School) Following an international design competition, fjmt was commissioned to design this noteworthy development that represented a unique opportunity to transform a key site into a powerful new campus identity and gateway. The design is uncompromisingly modern, providing state-of-the-art workplace, study and learning environments, general teaching spaces, lecture theatres, library, retail, basement car parking and integrated public domain. It incorporates significant sustainable innovation including a double-skin ventilated façade with occupant controlled timber louvres, to control solar gain and glare, mixed-mode, chilled-beam and displacement airconditioning, precinct stormwater collection and an iconic light tower which fills below-grade spaces with an abundance of filtered, natural light. The project has received numerous awards including AIA awards for Architecture, Urban Design and Sustainability. Text Source: fjmt.au/projects/projects_usydlaw.html Posted by | Charleen Morris |
Posted on: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 20:00:02 +0000