Sector: Education Location: Hindley Street, Adelaide SA Client: University of South Australia Builder: Hindmarsh Construction Project Value: $83 million Construction Period: January 2012 – March 2014 FAST FACTS View more photos on our Facebook page This state-of-the-art learning and information hub will be accessed by over 15,000 current students from a wide range of degree programs and it will have the capacity to accommodate a further 1,800 students. The building will include an extension of the university library, teaching space, offices, student services, shops and a restaurant on the southern side of Hindley Street. It will be enriched by integrated resources and state-of-the-art technologies, providing effective social, learning and teaching experiences. The Learning Centre is part of the major redevelopment in UniSA’s City West campus, contributing to the transformation of the city’s west end. As is the norm now with inner city buildings, the logistic of material management and access for concrete pours is becoming increasingly difficult. Saccardo Constructions, having its own concrete pumps and many years experience, takes away the concern for the builder having to manage this difficult task.OVERVIEW
The new UniSA Learning Centre is a major part of Adelaide’s revitalised west end. The design ensures an abundant amount of natural light,as the building wraps around a central courtyard with a green public area, contributing to the building’s 5 Green Star Rating.
