This mixed use centre provides facilities for fitness, business, retail and health services. The building also houses laboratories and processing facilities for the Australian Red Cross. The fitness area comprises a 25m pool, indoor sports court which is used by the Queensland University of Technology for teaching and research purposes as well as being open to the general public. QUT also provides health clinics in optometry, podiatry, nutrition and human movements where students can refine their skills.
Project Features
- Precast perimeter columns and spandrels were used to eliminate scaffolding and therefore significantly reduce construction time and cost for the client.
- The QUT facilities were relocated to achieve vertical alignment of the swimming pool, gymnasium and sports hall to reduce structurally borne noise and minimise vibration issues in adjacent tenancies.
- The Red Cross facility is designed to be operational for four days post disaster to provide essential blood products to emergency facilities.
Project Metrics
Project Value:
$100M
Year Completed:
2008
Building Metrics:
Total Area: Approx. 20,000m2
5 levels + 2 Basements
Sectors:
Commercial
Health & Aged Care
Project Metrics
Client:
Baulderstone Hornibrook
Primary Contractor:
Baulderstone Hornibrook
Architect:
PDT / S2F
Robert Bird Group Services:
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering