Our approach took into account the constraints of the existing fire safety strategy while still enabling flexibility – all while supporting the architectural vision of this incredible building.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀:

→ The Andrew N Liveris Building (where the Hub is housed) is a multi-use facility comprising education, laboratories and office space with a significant atrium in the centre.
→ The existing fire strategy for the base build is complex to say the least with various measures to meet the unique functionality.
→ Installing new laboratory areas within a complex building requires a sound understanding of the base build fire strategy to ensure all aspects are considered.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

→ Working with designers to assist their understanding of the base build fire strategy in order to stay within the constraints and to allow flexibility where needed.
→ Supporting the design of additional laboratory space with rationalised FRLs.
→ Assisting design outcomes through fire engineered egress provisions.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀:

→ Additional laboratory space that supports the University of Queensland into the future.
→ Supporting the architectural vision and user needs
→ A building that has put fire safety first, for the ultimate safety of every person who enters now and into the future