SAE Institute Refurbishment
West End
PROJECT SUMMARY:
Refurbishment of the existing School of Audio Engineering (SAE) Institute to accommodate the consolidation of the Australian College of Applied Professions students within the facility.
Delivered across four levels, the project combined a campus-wide refresh with targeted building works to create a more neutral palette and upgraded learning spaces. The works included new floor finishes and painting, new reception and Tech Department counters, open plan staff work area, AV upgrades and creation of new editing suites. The existing filming space also received a new durable floor finish suited to its production use and the rooftop outdoor area was upgraded with artificial turf.
With the university remaining operational throughout construction, staging and programming were a key focus. Works were coordinated around class schedules, with larger and more disruptive activities undertaken during trimester breaks.
PROJECT DETAILS:
Construction Period: 15weeks
Project GFA: 2,870m2
Location: West End
PROJECT FEATURES:
Staged methodology required to allow construction of new spaces prior to reconfiguring existing areas into new rooms/work areas
Works scheduled around classes and trimester breaks
New reception and technical department counters with integrated security elements
Transformation of the existing dark SAE aesthetic to a lighter, neutral palette to support the integration of the SAE + ACAP students, including new lighting, paint, floor finishes.
