UNSW Rural Clinical School

Information

This 1,100sqm medical teaching facility incorporates a central lecture theatre, student tutorial rooms, medical research laboratories, computer laboratory & consulting room.

Separate staff & administration areas and boardroom feature joinery and furniture were made from locally milled Blackbutt timber.  The building is equipped with state-of-the-art computer programmed audio-visual & video conferencing facilities, theatre lighting, security & BMS services.  Sustainability features include rainwater harvesting, stormwater detention, a solar hot water system, special air conditioning controls, extensive use of natural light and passive solar design with external sun-shading devices.

The design included a single-storey structural steel framed building over suspended concrete slab design with Symonite external metal cladding and split face blockwork.

Client

University of New South Wales

Location

Wrights Road, Port Macquarie

Construct Type

Design & Construct

Complete

2008

Architect

Budden Nangle Michael & Hudson Architects

Awards

MBA Newcastle Excellence In Construction Award - Public Buildings 2008

Master Builders Association