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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