Projects

Storey Hall

Year Designed: 1993
Year Built: 1995
Client: RMIT University
Location: Melbourne, VIC

Awards

1996
Name: National Interior Architecture Award
Awarded By: Royal Australian Institute of Architects
1996
Name: Victorian Architecture Medal
Awarded By: Royal Australian Institute of Architects
1996
Name: William Wardell Award for Institutional Architecture
Awarded By: Royal Australian Institute of Architects

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Our brief from RMIT for Storey Hall was the creation of an international standard exhibition and auditorium facility, and one which could make a significant contribution to architectural theory and practice, and to the present and future identity of RMIT, its technological importance and leadership potential in Australia and the Asian Pacific region. In short a major new civic identity for the city campus.

Storey Hall includes two multi purpose theatres; the basement lecture theatre in the annex, and the 750 seat auditorium in the existing building, with a proscenium arch stage, flat main floor and tiered seating on the balcony. Both theatres are designed to cater for very different functions ranging from one off guest lectures, conference or events such as rock bands or dinner dances, while still accommodating general lectures for RMIT courses.

Additionally the original classical building accommodates a world class exhibition space and art gallery, foyers and seminar rooms, student gallery, and cafe. The new six storey annex building adjoining the existing building provides foyers and circulation space, services, kitchen, and conference rooms on the top floor.

The project has received a number of major professional and industry awards, including a National RAIA Award for interiors, the RAIA Victorian Architecture Medal for the best building of the year across all categories and the Dulux Colour Grand Prix.

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