UTAS

Location

Inveresk, Tasmania

Date

2021

Designer/Architect

Wardle

Description

The new UTAS library and student experience building was driven by a sense of discovery, remapping a historically significant part of the city to create a contemporary learning environment. The precinct offers a playful dialogue with existing Launceston landmarks and its ultra elegant interiors, individualised through considered finishes, design details and art.

‘In deep consultation with community including First Nations voices to embed indigenous experience and knowledge within the spaces, the new addition to the campus establishes a distinct presence with a clear sense of arrival, journey and orientation’ says Wardle.

Our Ecoustic acoustic panels and baffles are key for visual and aural comfort, placed throughout the library and campus. Our sustainable wool Native textiles add to the natural earthy palette in this cultural space for community, collaboration and communication.

Acoustic Products: Ecoustic Baffle 25mm Opal acoustic baffles, Ecoustic Panel 50mm Opal, Ecoustic Panel 13.5mm Dove, Charcoal, Fresco, Oatmeal, Lemon + Paprika acoustic panels

Textiles: Native Red Ochre, Dialect + Wattleseed sustainable LIFE Textiles

Photographer: Anjie Blair