QUT Kelvin Grove Campus Library
Queensland Architecture Award Winner
Live Environment
Brisbane, Queensland
Refurbishment and fit-out of the library originally built in the late 1970’s. It sees the merging of the existing 2-storey ‘I’ Block with ‘R’ Block to create one building. The project runs across 6-levels and 7865m2 and includes work to training and printing rooms, lounges, group study areas and individual soundproof study areas. The building has been re-designed to comply with the most up to date BCA regulations to create the most energy saving solution possible. It remained operational at all times. The air-conditioning design has been improved by providing a greater number of individually controlled perimeter zones to reduce energy usage and lower operational costs. This is further achieved by implementing a dedicated control switch (time clock controlled) to activate air conditioning in various individual rooms.
Client: QUT Architects: James Cubitt Architects and Peddle Thorp Architects Services Provided: Mechanical, Hydraulic, Fire and Electrical Engineering, including Lighting
The project won numerous awards including, 2012 Queensland Architecture Awards - State Award for Interior Architecture and 2012 Council of Education Facility Planners International - Winner - Educational Facilities Award Renovation/Modernisation. Queensland
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