University of Sydney Business School by Carr, Woods Bagot and Kann Finch

How might the agile working model influence the design of education spaces? University of Sydney’s new state-of-the-art Business School presents an interesting experiment.

University of Sydney Business School
University of Sydney Business School
University of Sydney Business School

BY Indesignlive

May 29th, 2017

Tags: Autex, Baresque, caesarstone, Carr, Dulux, Echo Stop, Gosford Quarries, GSM Acoustics, instyle, issue 67, Kann Finch, Kvadrat Maharam, Laine, Laminex, Living Tiles, Locker Group, Signorino, Surface Squared, University of Sydney Business School, Viridian, Viridian Glass, Woods Bagot

Architect
Carr

Photography
Nicole England
Trevor Mein

Space Planner
Woods Bagot

Design Development and Construction Documenter
Kann Finch

Finishes
Dulux – Paint throughout
Laine – Acoustic fabric
Viridian Glass – Colour backed glass
Kvadrat Maharam – Fabric and vinyl upholstery
Instyle – Leather upholstery
Surface Squared – Abet Laminati laminate
Laminex – Study room laminate
Locker Group – Perforated sheet metal
Echo Stop – Perforated acoustic plasterboard
Living Tiles – Tiles throughout
Signorino – Amenities tiles
Caesarstone – Amenities stone
Gosford Quarries – Sandstone

Fixed & Fitted
Autex – Workstation acoustic panel and seminary room panels
GSM Acoustics – Akoustik acoustic panel
Baresque – Zintra Acoustic Panel

Read more about this project here.

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