Download DR CHAU CHAK WING BUILDING | HOME TO THE UTS BUSINESS

CITY
CAMPUS
MASTER PLAN
DR CHAU CHAK WING
BUILDING | HOME TO THE
UTS BUSINESS SCHOOL
This landmark building is the first Australian project for renowned
architect Frank Gehry and is a highlight of the billion-dollar
redevelopment of UTS’s City Campus. Its unique design is a physical
manifestation of the innovative thinking that underpins the
UTS Business School.
KEY
FEATURES
Façade: Around 320,000 custom-designed
bricks pay homage to Sydney’s sandstone
heritage, with the fluid appearance of the
brickwork achieved by corbelling individual
bricks. The dramatic glass ‘curtain wall’
on the building’s western side mirrors the
building’s contemporary city surrounds.
Stainless steel stair: Creating a sculptural
focal point in the main lobby, the mirrored
surface of the stair reflects the movement of
both people and ideas.
Oval classroom: Two oval classrooms are
constructed from 150 large glue-laminated
timber beams, each weighing up to two
tonnes with the longest measuring 12
metres. The classrooms are designed to
support 360° engagement and are among
a number of collaborative learning
spaces throughout the building.
BUILDING
SNAPSHOT
Project completed: November 2014
Teaching commenced: February 2015
Name: Australian-Chinese businessman
and philanthropist Dr Chau Chak Wing
donated $20 million towards the project
Size: Gross building area: 18,413m²
Usable floor area: 15,500m2
12 levels (including plant) + 1 basement level
Location: Bounded by Ultimo Road,
The Goods Line, Mary Ann Street and
Omnibus Lane, Ultimo
Architect:
Design: Gehry Partners
Executive: Daryl Jackson Robin Dyke
Main works contractor: Lend Lease
For more information visit:
Sustainability rating: 5 Star Green Star
Design rating from the Green Building
Council of Australia
www.masterplan.uts.edu.au
UTS CRICOS PROVIDER CODE: 00099F
UTS:MCU / JOB 19449 / JUNE 2015
IMAGES: SHAHNAM ROSHAN, ANDREW WORSSAM