MOSCA PSERRAS

Western Sydney University

Wrapped in a double skin of glass, the sculptural form of this building creates a spectacular backdrop to the vibrancy of a revitalised Macquarie Street Mall, through  a layering of space, light and transparency.

Setting a new standard for architectural excellence and sustainable design in greater Western Sydney, the building has been designed to achieve a 4 star green star rating, using the latest technologies for improved efficiency in energy and water consumption.

On the ground floor, the building breaks free from the grid with a curved form, allowing greater pedestrian movement through the site. The grand stair which spills out onto  the street serves not only as the main entry into the building, but as an amphitheater to the mall, creating a moment of pause to reflect on the history of the site and the  heritage listed St. Luke’s church. This notion of connection to space and time has been reflected in the addition of stair voids to all floors to provide for a vertical campus.

Project name

Western Sydney University

Program

Education

Location

Liverpool, NSW

 

Year

2017

Outcome

8,300sqm of commercial space

Client

B H Property Holdings Pty Ltd

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