Objective

Laboratory consultants together with Brian Griffin for PDT architects  and Donovan Hill on the Queensland Institute of Technology’s Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation. The IHBI headquarters was built to reflect and bring to life the philosophy of collaboration in a practical way. The open plan nature of the building, with its numerous formal and informal spaces for members to congregate and meet, is designed to enhance communication, collaboration and innovation.

Outcome

• Sustainability through flexibility of specific work environments
• Generic laboratory spaces with ‘Kit of Parts’ furniture which enables changes in work practices throughout the building’s life cycle
• Learning community design modules
• Peristitial services reticulation allows change without disruption to internal work environment