University of Adelaide Lift
Background
The University of Adelaide is a world-class tertiary education and research institution. It needed a lift built that would provide controlled access to various levels of the School of Engineering.
Challenges
- A tight site
- Numerous underground obstructions were found
- Finish and detail had to be of the highest quality
- Controlled access was required to various levels
- Concerns raised by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) required careful management
Outcomes
- The final product demonstrated our ability to translate detailed architectural intent into built form
- We identified underground obstructions and handled these with professionalism
- We managed environmental concerns quickly and exceeded the EPA’s expectations
- Our design satisfied the controlled access requirements to various levels
- Location, scale and architectural expression are evident at night in the light display and glowing colour
Team
Construction Manager – Stuart Allen
Project Manager – Paul Jennings
Site Manager – Gilbert Simpson
Awards
Urban Renewal Award, RAIA (2004)
