Nearing Completion

Posted on May 12th, 2014 by Sia Herr

Posted under: _Melbourne School of Design, construction

The construction of the University of Melbourne FABP has been very exciting and we are glad to see it actively documented through time lapse cameras, a university blog and video series. The latest video by the university captures John Wardle and Nader Tehrani’s visit to the site as the building nears completion. We can’t wait to share the finished project.

JWA and NADAAA in collaboration.
Visit the University of Melbourne blog: http://abp.unimelb.edu.au/blog
Check out the timelapse: http://www.abp.unimelb.edu.au/timelapse

Comments Off on Nearing Completion

Melbourne Milestones

Posted on March 10th, 2014 by Sia Herr

Posted under: _Melbourne School of Design, construction

Over the last month, construction of Melbourne University FABP celebrated two major milestones. One being the removal of the supports for the 40 foot cantilever and the other, the installation of the coffered roof which has been an intricate and coordinated process to bring on site and install. You can already start to experience the spatial impact of these two elements.

UMBcantilever1

UMBglassroof1

UMBcoffer1

JWA and NADAAA in collaboration.

Comments Off on Melbourne Milestones

P/A Awards 2014

Posted on February 21st, 2014 by Sia Herr

Posted under: _Melbourne School of Design, Awards

JWA and NADAAA‘s new architecture building at the University of Melbourne was selected as 1 of 10 projects for this year’s Progressive Architecture Awards. It is an incredible honor to be recognized among talent of such high caliber.

Comments Off on P/A Awards 2014

Coffered Roof Taking Shape

Posted on February 5th, 2014 by Sia Herr

Posted under: _Melbourne School of Design, construction

Last week, we posted on the off-site fabrication of the panels for the coffered roof above the studio hall at the University of Melbourne. The first bay has been assembled and craned in place! Stay tuned for the full reveal.

JWA in collaboration with NADAAA. Photo credit: JWA

Comments Off on Coffered Roof Taking Shape

Melbourne Coffered Roof

Posted on January 27th, 2014 by Sia Herr

Posted under: _Melbourne School of Design, construction

The glu-lam coffers at University of Melbourne are being prefabricated off-site and prepared for installation. Each module differs in dimensions, faceted to integrate with the suspended studio.

JWA in collaboration with NADAAA. Photo credit: JWA

Comments Off on Melbourne Coffered Roof

This Is How You Add 444 sqm to A Building

Posted on December 23rd, 2013 by Nader Tehrani

Posted under: _Melbourne School of Design, construction

The cantilever on University of Melbourne FABP in the process of erection: a one week process. Soon hereafter, it will be covered by the same pre-cast panels as the rest of the building. The diagonal strut will remain exposed behind the layer of vertical louvers. Stay tuned!