Project Description

The building, to be known as The Shed is a nod to the past where two large railway sheds once stood nearby. It will be a place that brings students and staff, teachers and researchers, industry and community together to connect and together shape the future. It will have two wings: one which focuses on students and staff, the other on laboratories and research. They are connected by a bright, large atrium as a central meeting place, which will be open and welcoming to the public for small to large gatherings.

Designed by John Wardle Architects, the building features extensive use of Tasmanian timber and is constructed using local materials and labour. A truly sustainable building, The Shed was built with 35% less embodied carbon than similar buildings constructed using conventional materials and techniques.