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Client: RMIT University |
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“No longer the classical ordinance, no longer the boredom of the Miesian curtain wall! Here is a different way of ordering the landscape, which is more organic and chaotic than classical and modern systems. Potentially a whole street system (like this) could be as harmonious as those of the past.”David Clark |
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Our brief from RMIT for Storey Hall was the creation of an international standard exhibition and auditorium facility: 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 conferences and one-off guest lectures to events such as rock bands and 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. |
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