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The University of Sydney Life, Earth & Environmental Sciences Building (LEES1)

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Educational Buildings
Firm LocationSydney, Australia
Project locationSydney, Australia
CompanyHDR
Lead ArchitectGraeme Spencer, Lead Architect, Rahul Butala, Project Director, Charles Cassell, Laboratory Planner, Lise Desebordes, Interior Designer, Chloe Zheng, Interior Architect
Design TeamGraeme Spencer, Lead Architect, Rahul Butala, Project Director, Charles Cassell, Laboratory Planner, Lise Desebordes, Interior Designer, Chloe Zheng, Interior Architect
ClientThe University of Sydney (client), Richard Crookes Construction (main contractor)
Projecthttp://www.hdrinc.com/au/portfolio/university-sydney-life-earth-environmental-sciences

The Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences Building defines a new campus gateway for the University of Sydney and is a clear demonstration of its commitment to teaching, scientific research and faculty. A carefully articulated response to a complicated triangular site preserves mature fig trees on one boundary and connects with the existing Carslaw Building to the North. The faceted façade, inspired by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains, presents a visually interesting and beautifully functional building that has an aspirational quality both internally and externally.