Melbourne, Australia
Powered by The University of Melbourne in partnership with a consortium led by Lendlease, Melbourne Connect represents a physical and programmatic convergence of organisations and interdisciplinary institutions seeking to leverage research and emerging technologies to disrupt and transform our society.
Bringing together world-class researchers, government, industry, SMEs, startups, higher-degree students, artists, and Science Gallery Melbourne, Melbourne Connect is a purpose-built innovation precinct right in the heart of the Melbourne Biomedical precinct.
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Highlights
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Built for collaborationTenants are curated to achieve a diverse community of innovation-focused organisations, accessing pioneering expertise in digital technology for an exciting new digital future.
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Designed for super-connectivity
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Central locationLocated at the University of Melbourne and within a short walk to Melbourne’s CBD.
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Sustainability
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EnergyAwarded 6 Star Green Star Design, plus a 5 Star NABERs Energy rating.
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WaterThe commercial building has achieved 4.5 Star NABERS Water rating. The precinct-wide greywater collection, treatment system and reuse of rainwater.
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Social SustainabilityThe building features 25,000 bricks from the former Royal Women’s Hospital. The Laneways named by First Nations people to honour their long-standing connection with the site.
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Vision
The University of Melbourne, in partnership with a consortium led by Lendlease have created Melbourne Connect; is a purpose-built innovation precinct right in the heart of the Melbourne Biomedical precinct.
It is home to thought leaders, emerging talent, and innovators. The innovation precinct aims to co-create new and valuable technologies, products and services that benefit partners across all business sectors and improve the life of our communities.
Melbourne Connect is located on the former Royal Women's Hospital in Carlton site, at the gateway to the University of Melbourne and within a short walk to Melbourne's CBD.
Designed by Woods Bagot (responsible for the precinct architecture) and Hayball (responsible for post-graduate accommodation designs), the precinct features circa 35,000 square metres of A-Grade office space for the Melbourne School of Engineering, co-working and commercial tenants, the Telstra Creator Space, Science Gallery Melbourne, retail and a 3,000 square metre superfloor shared meeting and events space, which will be activated by a dedicated events and engagement team.The precinct is also home to 526 post graduates and visiting academic residents living in purpose built University Student Accommodation. Its design is based on a series of connected buildings around the site perimeter, focused around a Womin-Djerring (Coming Together) - an innovative outdoor living and working space. A publicly-accessible ground plane with interconnecting laneways provides boutique retail, formal and informal spaces for learning, events and leisure.
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LocationMelbourne, Australia
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Completion Date2021
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Delivery aspectsDesign, construct and maintain the site for 42 years
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Estimated ValueCirca $360 million
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Built for collaboration
Tenants are curated to achieve a diverse community of innovation-focused organisations, accessing pioneering expertise in digital technology for an exciting new digital future.
-
Designed for super-connectivity
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Central location
Located at the University of Melbourne and within a short walk to Melbourne’s CBD.
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Energy
Awarded 6 Star Green Star Design, plus a 5 Star NABERs Energy rating.
-
Water
The commercial building has achieved 4.5 Star NABERS Water rating. The precinct-wide greywater collection, treatment system and reuse of rainwater.
-
Social Sustainability
The building features 25,000 bricks from the former Royal Women’s Hospital. The Laneways named by First Nations people to honour their long-standing connection with the site.
The University of Melbourne, in partnership with a consortium led by Lendlease have created Melbourne Connect; is a purpose-built innovation precinct right in the heart of the Melbourne Biomedical precinct.
It is home to thought leaders, emerging talent, and innovators. The innovation precinct aims to co-create new and valuable technologies, products and services that benefit partners across all business sectors and improve the life of our communities.
Melbourne Connect is located on the former Royal Women's Hospital in Carlton site, at the gateway to the University of Melbourne and within a short walk to Melbourne's CBD.
Designed by Woods Bagot (responsible for the precinct architecture) and Hayball (responsible for post-graduate accommodation designs), the precinct features circa 35,000 square metres of A-Grade office space for the Melbourne School of Engineering, co-working and commercial tenants, the Telstra Creator Space, Science Gallery Melbourne, retail and a 3,000 square metre superfloor shared meeting and events space, which will be activated by a dedicated events and engagement team.
The precinct is also home to 526 post graduates and visiting academic residents living in purpose built University Student Accommodation. Its design is based on a series of connected buildings around the site perimeter, focused around a Womin-Djerring (Coming Together) - an innovative outdoor living and working space. A publicly-accessible ground plane with interconnecting laneways provides boutique retail, formal and informal spaces for learning, events and leisure.
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