Anchored by the University of Melbourne, a new innovation precinct in Melbourne’s north will bring groups together with working spaces, amenities, open space and the Melbourne chapter of the Science Gallery International network.

Researchers, academics, students, companies, government bodies, start-ups, artists and community groups are supported in co-located spaces; nurturing an ecosystem for creating innovative solutions to solve the challenges our societies face today around climate change, food security, health, design, technology and exploration.

Melbourne Connect is a leading innovation centre and the University has been on a journey to develop the 74,000 square metre precinct, to attract global academia, research and innovation specialists. It will accommodate more than 500 students and visiting academics, and will include shops, retail outlets, a childcare centre, co-working spaces and commercial office spaces.

Launching the unique project using creative technology and visualisation

Aurecon worked in collaboration with Lendlease to produce a film, imagery, 360-degree virtual reality experience and digital content to launch the project to the world.

The film describes the 'what, who, where and why' of the precinct for public audiences. It showcases the mixed uses of the spaces and the strategic importance of the project for Melbourne as a knowledge city. Watch below.

The Melbourne Connect digital content app is an interactive platform that enables the developer to share collateral and content with stakeholders. Along with the film and stills, the app displays view-line photography and features an interactive massing model with a 360-degree panoramic experience.

The interactive massing model can be explored by the user and adapted as the navigation menu, linking through to a series of 360-degree panoramic animations of key areas throughout Melbourne Connect.

Designing a sustainable workspace for Melbourne School of Engineering

Aurecon’s sustainability consultants were engaged by the University of Melbourne to provide advice on the environmentally-sustainable design elements for Melbourne School of Engineering’s fitout within the commercial tower. The sustainability consultants applied their unique combination of modelling, analysis, sustainable building design and facilitation skills.

The University of Melbourne has a clear commitment in its 2017–2020 Sustainability Plan to embed sustainability into all facets of its operations:

Carbon neutrality before 2030
Zero net emissions from electricity by 2021
Reducing mains water usage by 12 per cent by 2020
Reducing waste to landfill to 20 kg per person by 2020

Aurecon’s sustainability and well-being strategy developed for the Melbourne School of Engineering fitout at Melbourne Connect addresses the University’s commitment to sustainability, health and well-being. A complementary set of sustainability ratings are targeted as part of the Melbourne School of Engineering fitout:

6 Star Green Star Interiors v1.2
WELL V2 Gold
5 Star NABERS Energy, Tenant
4.5 Star NABERS Water, Whole Building

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