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A W Edwards Pty Limited131 Sailors Bay Road
Northbridge NSW 2063P: + 61 2 9958 1474
ClientUniversity of Sydney
LocationCleveland St, Darlington, NSW, 2008
ArchitectFrancis-Jones Morehen Thorp Pty Ltd
Contract TypeConstruct Lump Sum
Project DescriptionThis energy-efficient, minimalist building houses the University of Sydney School of Information Technologies. The gross floor area is 9,000m2 including two levels of basement car parking and five levels of office and teaching spaces.
The façade is a mix of aluminium framed glass, composite stainless steel and aluminium panelling and highly polished granite pre-cast concrete panels. An important aesthetic feature is a 3-storey cantilevered glazed access stair attached to the southern side of a central atrium.
The building has been designed for an energy efficiency rating of 4.5 AGBR including a “chilled beam” air conditioning system and a 120m long x 9m high environmental screen. This large glass and steel screen addresses traffic noise and heat load from Cleveland Street.
Value added by AWEThe architectural detailing required significant re-engineering. AWE worked closely with the architect to achieve an award-winning outcome. The site, on busy Cleveland St and adjacent to the Seymour Centre theatre, was very constrained with respect to access and working times. The AWE project team successfully managed risks by consulting the stakeholders early and planning the project such that issues did not arise from the site constraints.
AwardsMaster Builders’ Association Excellence In Construction Award - Educational Buildings (2006)
University of Sydney School of Information and Technology