Macquarie University Specialist Clinic
Project Description
The Macquarie University Specialist Clinic is a $30 million, 4,300m² facility that, alongside the new Private Hospital, anchors a major medical precinct within the Macquarie University Research Park. Complementing the university’s Allied Health teaching services, the five-storey building houses specialist consulting rooms and includes two basement levels for parking. Designed for integration and accessibility, the clinic enhances the connection between healthcare, research, and education.
Added Value
Significant and interesting aspects of the project and Robert Bird Group’s role include the following:
- Post-tensioned banded concrete slab system.
- Elevated steel trussed link bridge approximately 36m long connecting to the adjacent hospital building.
- Lateral restraint provided by 2 central concrete cores.
- Steel cantilevered Porte Cochere entry awning.
Project Metrics
Construction Value:
AUD$30 million
Year Completed:
2008
Environmental Performance:
No Data
Sectors:
Education, Health & Aged Care
RBG Client:
Macquarie University
Baulderstone Hornibrook
End Client:
Macquarie University
Baulderstone Hornibrook
Architect(s):
Rice Daubney
Main Contractor:
No Data
RBG Services:
Structural Engineering