Our competition entry for the University of Canberra Heartland Competition was developed in collaboration with Matthew Gribben Architecture and ARUP.
The proposal aims to capitalise on the unique qualities presented by the University of Canberra, it’s location, both politically and environmentally. There exists an opportunity to consolidate the existing heartland campus and profit from the outlying campus. In concert, this twin strategy develops a specific identity to differentiate the university from other Australian Universities.
The campus heart is enlivened by the installation of a new concourse infrastructure – a new focal point, a beating heart. The outlying campus is reserved for advanced research into green technologies, positioning the university with industry and government in sustainable leadership. In this scheme no existing buildings require demolition, significant trees are to be retained as is the primary campus infrastructure. The existing concourse buildings become the back drop for the theatre of the concourse.
Parallel to the vibrant restructured concourse a new ring circulation system is proposed. In addition to providing a legible entry sequence and address for future buildings, the ring is a containing device that promotes consolidation of the campus heart by limiting sprawl. It incorporates services infrastructure to support a carbon neutral campus. The potential for integration between research and development, academia and public administration places the University as a true leader and pioneer for the sustainable growth of Australia.
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