Stages of development

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Stages of development

• Stage 1
• Stage 2
• Stage 3
• Stage 4
• Stage 5
• Stage 6
• University Club
• Athletics track
• Innovation Centre
• Sports Precinct
• Additional Awards

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
• Café 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

University Club

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

Architect:

• Clare Design

Awards won:

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

Athletics track

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

Innovation Centre

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

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

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

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