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

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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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