Barr Smith South Hub refresh

One of the busiest spaces, and one of the most underutilised spaces on campus have been revitalised to improve functionality and overall aesthetic appeal.

Hub Student Kitchen

Project overview

  • Location: Hub Central student kitchen and northern courtyard, North Terrace campus
  • Cost: $700k
  • Architect: DesignInc
  • Construction partner: SHAPE
  • Project Team: Rob Newcombe, Vicki Jacobs

Features

Student kitchen

  • Aesthetic refresh, including painting and new timber joinery, pinboards, tables and chairs.
  • Feature seating in a designated ‘play’ area around the existing foosball tables.
  • Reconfiguration of vending machines to increase natural light and allow for the use of operable doors to the adjacent courtyard. 

Northern Courtyard

  • Fixed and moveable feature furniture and umbrella shading.
  • Replacement of lower facia panels on north and west sides of building.
  • Waste enclosure to hide bins and allow for ease of service.

Completed February 2025.

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