Flinders University School of Medicine in Adelaide, Australia by Grieve Gillett

December 25th, 2011 - Posted in Architecture

The Flinders University School of Medicine Teaching Faculty is one of the amazing projects designed by Grieve Gillett. Flinders University located in Adelaide, Australia. The building looks very magnificent and modern, with it’s own identity, the building relates to the adjacent Health Science building in form and materials to complete the new “Health Sciences” precinct. The building responds to and accommodates the existing pedestrian circulation paths from the main campus to the Medial School.

This modern building is located at the intersection of University Drive and Ring Road. Sited on a steep, highly exposed hillside the building forms an entry statement for the Flinders University campus, whilst acting as a lantern at night. The design accommodates and reinforces the existing circulation of the University campus linking the University to Flinders Medical Centre. Materials selected are typically base material finish – refined yet robust for longevity of performance and reduction in maintenance.

The building comprises a 250 seat lecture theatre, eight 15 person seminar rooms, two 18 person meeting rooms, associated service rooms and facilities and roof terrace. The lighting deliberately enhances the open “lantern” nature of the architecture providing a functioning and welcoming contact point for the campus after dark. Shading to the glass reduces the mechanical plant size and extends equipment life. External blinds provide flexibility and reduce energy consumption. Operable windows provide fresh air. Glazing maximizes access to natural light, including to corridor spaces, reducing reliance on artificial lighting. Low energy, long life LED light fittings are used in the auditorium. The School of Medicine has exceeded the client’s brief, within budget and program. The design maximizes the potential of this challenging site providing an entry statement to the campus that is functional, flexible and environmentally responsible, a building that maximizes views and compliments the surrounding natural and built environment. Via[...]