University of Queensland Gatton Campus Heart & Entry
Lat27 was engaged to develop and implement a design for the campus arrival precinct and central spine with a vision to strengthen the connections between the historic and contemporary fabric, enhance the sense of arrival to the campus and create an activated and enhanced heart.
ClientUniversity of Queensland
LocationGatton, QLD
Date2020
Award2022 Australian Institute of Architects Queensland - State Award for Urban Design • 2022 Australian Institute of Architects Darling Downs & West Moreton - Regional Commendation for Urban Design • 2021 Queensland Minister's Awards for Urban Design - Commendation for Built Work
Lat27 was engaged to develop and implement a design for the campus arrival precinct and central spine with a vision to strengthen the connections between the historic and contemporary fabric, enhance the sense of arrival to the campus and create an activated and enhanced heart.
The primary drivers for this project include:
- Strengthening the campus identity and arrival
- Reinforcing the historic central axis
- Shading the campus using endemic tree species
- Activation at all times of the day
- Creation of outdoor learning spaces
- Cooling the central space by greening the hardstand
- Way finding and accessibility
Slideshow & gallery photography by Christopher Frederick Jones.
