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Stages of development

Building H completed in August 2006

Stage 1

Stage 1 was completed in December 1995 at a total construction cost of A$10.5 million.

Buildings:

  • Administration Building (B Building)
  • Business Building (K Building)
  • Lecture Theatre 1
  • Lecture Theatre 2
  • CafĂ© La Tin
  • Workshop

Architect:

  • MGT

Award Won:

  • Maroochy Excellence in Building and Planning Awards 1996, Institutional Building

Stage 2

Stage 2 was completed in January 1997 at a total construction cost of A$5 million.

Building:

  • University Library

Architects:

  • John Mainwaring and Associates
  • Lawrence Nield and Partners

Awards Won:

  • RAIA Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Buildings 1997
  • RAIA QLD Chapter Awards 1997, FDG Stanley Award for Outstanding Non Residential Architecture
  • RAIA QLD Chapter Awards 1997, BHP Colourbond Award
  • Maroochy Excellence in Building and Planning Awards 1997, Institutional Building Category
  • QLD Master Builders Association, Regional Housing and Construction Awards 1997, Education Facilities over $5 million
  • QLD Masters Builders Association, State Construction Awards 1998, Education Facilities over $5 million
  • Australian Institute of Steel Construction 1997, QLD Architectural Steel Design Award

Stage 3

Stage 3 was completed in December 1997 at a total construction cost of A$10 million.

Buildings:

  • Science Building (I Building)
  • Brasserie and Function Hall

Architects:

  • Darryl Jackson
  • Down Neylan

Awards Won:

  • Maroochy Excellence in Building and Planning Awards 1998, Energy Efficiency
  • Maroochy Excellence in Building and Planning Awards 1998, Institutional Building
  • RAIA Environmental Award 1998

Stage 4

Stage 4 was completed in December 1998 at a total construction cost of A$6 million.

Building:

  • Arts and Social Sciences Building (D Building)

Architects:

  • Bligh Voller Nield
  • Thompsett Architecture

Awards Won:

  • Maroochy Excellence in Building and Planning Awards 2000, Gold Award
  • Maroochy Excellence in Building and Planning Awards 1999, Institutional Building
  • Maroochy Excellence in Building and Planning Awards 1999, Premier Award
  • Maroochy Excellence in Building and Planning Awards 1999, Green Building and Energy Conservation
  • The FDG Stanley Merit Award 1999
  • RAIA QLD Chapter Environment Award 1999
  • RAIA Sir Zelman Cowen Award 1999, Commendation for Public Buildings
  • BHP Metal Building Awards 2000, Merit for Community Education Category
  • BHP Metal Building Awards 2000, Award of Excellence

Stage 5

Stage 5 was completed in March 2004 at a budgeted construction cost of A$15.549 million.

Building:

  • Information Communications Technology Building (ICT Building)

Architect:

  • DesignInc Brisbane

Stage 6 

Building H
  • Building H was completed in August 2006 with a construction cost of A$12 million.

Architect

  • Hassell

Builder

  • Evans Harch
Building C
  • Building C was completed in December 2006 with a construction cost of A$13 million.

Architect

  • Architectus

Builder

  • Evans Harch

Awards Won:

    • Architecture Award for Public Architecture
    • The Harry S Marks Award for Sustainable Architecture
    • The Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture

Athletics track

The athletics track was completed in February 1999 at a total construction cost of A$1.1 million.

Facility:

  • IAAF-approved athletics track

Innovation Centre

The Innovation Centre was completed in May 2001 at a total construction cost of A$6.718 million.

Building:

  • Innovation Centre

Architect:

  • Bligh Voller Nield

Awards Won:

  • Maroochy Excellence in Building and Planning Awards 2001, Premier Award
  • Maroochy Excellence in Building and Planning Awards 2001, Institutional Building, Gold Merit
  • Maroochy Excellence in Building and Planning Awards 2001, Energy Efficient/Green Building, Silver Merit

University Club

The University Club was completed in May 1997 at a total construction cost of A$650,000.

Architect:

  • Clare Design

Building:

  • University Club

Awards Won:

  • RAIA Regional Commendation 1998
  • RAIA F.D.G. Stanley Award 1998, Highly Commended

Additional Awards

  • Master Plan - Maroochy Excellence in Building and Planning Awards 1996, Town Planning
  • Entry Sculpture - Maroochy Excellence in Building and Planning Awards 1999, Public Art
  • Lecture Theatre 5 - Maroochy Excellence in Building and Planning Awards 2001, Interior Design, Silver Merit

Sports Precinct

The Sports Stadium was completed in June 2007 with a total building cost of approximately A$10 million.

Architect

  • Ken Down Architects

Builder

  • Evans Harch

The Health and Sport Centre was completed in June 2008, with a total building cost of approximately A$13 million.

Architect

  • CORE Architecture

Builder

  • Evans Harch