Educational Photo: Scott Burrows
Queensland
Night view
General view
Completion Date: 2008
The principles of functionalism and rationalism are manifested in the UQ RSC project, which in turn, reflect to the programme. Reductive detailing, robust material selection and expressive volumes pay homage to these principles. These aspirations, not often associated with medical training facilities, offer an alternative to the cold institutional paradigm of past. The building’s plan form is simple and rational, largely driven by the limitation of the site and programme. Entrance into the building itself is via a centrally located, double volume, addressing the two programmes contained within the building–training and administration.
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The contemporary use of materials and the large expanses of glass brought the building in line with the expectations of a modern institutional building while delivering a warm, tactile and inspirational internal volume within, in which to learn. The East and West Façades are formed up, textured in natural, white concrete walls. The walls have a series of perforations which increase in density and size across the façade to emphasise the entrance. The North and South façades are clad in full–height, structurally glazed curtain wall. Winter sun is allowed to penetrate the building while allowing views to the North over the suburban district and South over the hospital grounds.
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Architect: Arkhefield (www.arkhefield.com.au)
Australia
University of Queensland Rural Clinical School
Oceania
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1. meeting room 2. washing room 3. lecture room
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Stairway
Outside of the wall
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