Multiplex and the UNSW Sydney unveil the new $187 million Science and Engineering Building β an innovative space designed to reel in top talent and world-class research.
The SEB, as itβs known, continues the expansion of the universityβs physical sciences precinct at its Kensington campus.
Located on the corner of International Road and Third Avenue and designed by Grimshaw, the SEB spans 10 levels and provides 24,500 sqm of state-of-the-art teaching and research space.
The SEB is designed to share facilities with the adjacent Hilmer Building, which was also delivered by Multiplex in 2015.
David Ghannoum, Multiplexβs regional managing director in NSW, says his company is proud to βplay a role in creating these world-leading research and education facilitiesβ.
He emphasises the ongoing partnership with the university, which has βenabled us to deliver these highly technical facilities in an active campus environmentβ.
Jeff Peers, executive director for estate management at UNSW, says the new building further consolidates UNSWβs reputation among the worldβs top 50 universities.
βDesigned to encourage innovation and collaboration for its users, this high quality and attractive building delivers a world-class research and learning environment,β Peers says.
βIt will enable UNSW to attract the best talent in terms of students, researchers, industry and international partners.β
With more than 54,000 students enrolled at the UNSW Kensington campus, Multiplex worked with the university to schedule heavy works outside of peak times and minimise disruption.
Multiplex constructed bridge links on every floor connecting the SEB to the Hilmer Building, and built an underground performing arts theatre, while the Hilmer Building remained in operation.
Work commenced in January 2017 with more than 2,900 people on site throughout construction.
Innovative design features of the SEB include a multi-purpose basement with space for storage, collaborative teaching and student-led study. There is also a performance space for the School of the Arts & Media.
Multiplex has delivered several new facilities at UNSW over the last few years, including the University Terraces student accommodation, the Materials Science and Engineering Building (Hilmer Building), the Tyree Energy Technologies Building and the Biological Sciences Building.