This project represents the second phase of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tasmania. Before diving into this phase, let’s take a look back at the appearance of the first phase.
Phase 1:
The second phase is located adjacent to the first and also utilizes a prefabricated concrete exterior wall system. This results in a cooler, more modern appearance.
Phase II:
Project Details:
Location: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Design Firm: Lyons Architecture
Cost: 62 million USD
Owner: University of Tasmania
Photography by John Gollings and Dianna Snape
The overall outline and façade design of Phase II follow the concept established in Phase I. However, the window openings on the walls are bolder and more striking. This design maximizes the use of natural light, balancing glare control with heat optimization in a large facility, thereby creating a comfortable learning environment.
Phase II accommodates teaching spaces for over 1,000 undergraduate students, along with office, laboratory, and housing facilities for 450 staff and graduate students. It features two lecture halls with seating capacities of 170 and 250, a cafeteria with 150 seats, and a coffee shop.
The “open window” exterior wall system features precisely manufactured precast concrete frames combined with triple-layered glass, aluminum shading, and insulation systems. Each component within this system is designed to harmonize while maintaining its unique function, contributing both to the building’s performance and its poetic aesthetic. The green glazed glass interspersed within the metallic aluminum-toned concrete frame evokes the flowing waters of the Derwent River, creating a picturesque and serene atmosphere.
Prefabricated housing
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