UNSW Roundhouse
Site Visit
Historic Imagery
As part of the broader University of NSW campus, new active and passive external spaces were arranged along a pedestrian spine, linking the building westward to Anzac Parade.
The building’s elegant original form, designed by the NSW Government Architect’s Joseph van Der Steen with Edwards Madigan Torzillo Briggs, is made clearer with the removal of ad-hoc additions, claddings, linings and fittings.
Sketches
3D Views
The focus of the project was on the dramatic multi-use interior. TZG aimed to revive the building’s usage, and bring its energy, thermal and acoustic performances up to contemporary requirements, upgrading the building’s presentation with polished stone panels and parquetry flooring.
Drawings
Artist Impressions
Prized mid-century modern elements were conserved with elegant interventions to ensure their compliance with the building code.
Construction
The University’s requirement for a refined finish was balanced with the robust performance needed for intensive use and heritage conservation. The design accommodates event infrastructure, sophisticated acoustic control, controlled daylighting and the demand for low-energy usage.
Continuum
Flexible spaces, now used for event support and smaller student meet-up areas, add to the generous capacity of the central space. The well-loved Uni Bar has been retained and refurbished with a shady beer garden.
Awards
2019 AIA NSW Architecture Awards, Sustainable Architecture Award.
Team
Peter Tonkin, Julie Mackenzie, Jeremy Hughes, Anton Van den Berg, Heather Cappie-Wood, Alison Osborne.
Collaborators
TZG Heritage.
Consultants
ASPECT Studios, Acoustic Studio, Arc Root Projects Australia, ARUP NSW, Blackett Maguire + Goldsmith, JHA Engineers, MBM Pty Ltd, Morris Godding Accessibility Consulting, Raw Fire, Richard Stuart Theatre and Production, Safety Engineers, SDA Structures Pty Ltd, Urbis.
Photographer
Brett Boardman.
