Façade Upgrade for Building 21
The exterior of Building 21 will be visually transformed
- Address
- Project overview
- Project update
- Project timeline
- Consultants
Address
Rear of 343 Russell Street
Project overview
Building 21 borders the Building 1 courtyard and the University Lawn. This central area of the City Campus has undergone a visual improvement. As a result, Building 21 requires a façade upgrade to improve its external appearance.
Works include the installation of window shade frames to the north and west facades. This will provide a visual improvement. The window shades will also provide continuity with the Building 1 east façade.
Climbing plants will be installed on the West and North façade of Building 21. These climbing plants will blanket the walls and offer a visually appealing exterior to the building. This will further integrate Building 21 with the surrounding heritage buildings and green areas.
The climbing plants will also provide an environment impact for Building 21. The plants will act as a layer to shade the building. This will help to cool the building during warmer weather.
Project update
July 2011
The façade works are 95% complete.
June 2011
The façade works are nearing completion.
May 2011
The façade works are 75% complete.
Project timeline
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Works commence |
Late 2010 |
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Works finish |
August 2011 |
Consultants
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RMIT Project Manager | |
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Manager, Client Relations | |
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Architect | |
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Main Contractor |
Brennan & Hemmings |