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.
May 29th, 2017
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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