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Sir Samuel Griffith Centre

Nathan, Brisbane

The Sir Samuel Griffith Centre is the capstone of a major urban revitalisation program by COX for Griffith University’s Nathan Campus.

The building is designed to regenerate the campus’ character into one of accessibility and transparency, and to epitomise Griffith’s identity as one of Australia’s leading environmental universities.

The design combines the world’s first use of solar-hydrogen energy technology with a spatial design that fulfils the University’s aspirations of creating a fully self-sustainable, zero carbon research and learning building. The key spatial element is a naturally ventilated spine of glazed rainshields supported by a tensegrity structure that optimises visual connectivity between collaboration zones and the street.

In uniting the University’s environmental research groups, its visible sustainability technologies, and other related crafted spatial qualities, the Sir Samuel Griffith Centre has transformed the perception and experience of the campus.

Awards

State Award for Sustainable Architecture, AIA QLD 2015
State Commendation for Educational Architecture, AIA QLD 2015
High Commendation in Public Building & Urban Design, BPN Sustainability Awards 2014
Shortlisted in Production, Energy & Recycling, WAF 2014

Technical Information

City
Nathan, Brisbane
Year
2013
Client
Griffith University
Status
Completed, 2009-2013
Key Consultants
Bornhorst & Ward, Dennis Cairns & Associates, Aurecon, SKM, Donald Cant Watts Corke
Builder
Watpac Specialty Services
Cost
$29,300,000
Gross Floor Area
6,150m2
Photography
Christopher Frederick Jones