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Central Precinct

		Project:		Central Precinct
		Location:		Melbourne Campus at Burwood
		Completed:		12th April, 2006
		Project Status:		Completed
		Builder		Wycombe Constructions Pty Ltd

Overview

Central Precinct Project

Central Precinct is designed to be multifunctional and flexible in a way that allows Deakin to meet current and future needs.
The Central Precinct project is a collection of four buildings around a central atrium space – creating a new sheltered heart for Deakin University’s Melbourne Campus at  Burwood, adjacent to the landscaped environment of Gardiners Creek.
 

Good Design

Good Design at Deakin includes Environmental Sustainability.

Sustainable initiatives incorporated in the project include additional insulation to all walls/roofs/ceilings, mixed-mode temperature control with an accent on natural venting, lighting facilities with an accent on day lighting and the consideration of all materials, systems and equipment.

Floor Area: 13,188m²

Functional Accommodation

• Gym/Sport Hall
  (suitable for uses from examinations to two basketball courts)
• Banking Facilities
• Hairdresser
• 4 food outlets including restaurant and Café (Internet)
• IT machine room
• Meeting/seminar rooms
• Multi function rooms
• Teaching areas: 21
• Allocation for future use up to 12 teaching areas
• Lecture Theatre: Seating 670

Awards

• Master Builders Association of Victoria (MBAV) Awards 2006
  • Excellence in Construction Awards
  • Bricklaying
    
    
• The Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA Award s 2006 (Victoria)
  • Institutional Architecture
    
    
• The Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA Awards 2006 (National)
  • Short Listing for the Public Buildings Award
    
    
• Australian Timber Design Awards 2006
  • Public & Commercial Buildings Award
    
    
• Australian Timber Design Awards 2006
  • Short Listing for Best National Timber Building Award
    
    
• City of Whitehorse Urban Design Awards – March 2007
  • Best Commercial Building
  • ESD Commercial
  • The Mayor's Choice

Images

External view of Central Precinct	Alternate external view of Central Precinct	Exams running at Central Precinct