la trobe university east lecture theatres
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The East Lecture Theatres is one of Sir Roy Grounds lesser known projects, constructed in 1968. The concrete, brick and steel composition, is the only circular building on campus, with a ‘pinwheel’ plan divided into six equal theatres. Our brief was to imbue the interior space with a renewed sense of light, freshness, and texture, whilst respecting the past. Apart from the seating and carpets the majority of the interior remains intact, with only the existing plywood ceilings being left exposed. All spaces were uniform in their materiality, colour and texture lacking any sense of individuality and identity. To differentiate the spaces we took inspiration from Johannes Itten’s Bauhaus colour wheel an appropriate reference for the heritage of the building: • Vibrant colours are used for pathways and lectern areas, with a neutral grey colour for the seating area carpet and majority of the seating upholstery. • The location of each lecture theatre is expressed using the selected vibrant colour in each lecture theatre. • Primary and secondary colours are used graphically to reflect their relationship with the adjacent lecture theatre. As one moves clockwise from theatre to theatre the secondary colour becomes the primary colour. • In keeping with Ground’s aesthetic new plywood details have been added to walls and lecterns. The new details are curved at junctions in response to the buildings overall form. The look and feel of spaces is just as important as reduction in chemicals used and energy consumption- after all if no one wants to use the space how is it sustainable to build or refurbish these facilities. • Existing building refurbished. • Minimal demolition- original finishes retained under new interior. • Original plywood ceiling retained. • Only carpets and seats were demolished and removed. • Low VOC paints and finishes used. • FSC Certified Ply specified for wall linings. • GECA Certified Goat hair carpets specified- Chemical free and sustainably sourced. • Quietspace acoustic panels made from minimum 60% post-consumer recycled material. • Original lighting upgraded with T5 Fluorescent fitting sensor controlled- for improved energy efficiency and user comfort. • Ergonomic seating installed to improve student comfort and attention to retain students in class. The East Lecture Theatres are still undeniably Sir Roy Grounds, and while there are remnants of the past, such as the centrally located projector room, there is also the latest in technology and user comforts for today’s learning environments.TRANSCRIPT
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La Trobe University
Eastern Lecture Theatre
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The East Lecture Theatres is one of Sir Roy Grounds lesser known projects, constructed in 1968. The concrete, brick and steel composition, is the only circular building on campus, with a ‘pinwheel’ plan divided into six equal theatres.
Image Courtesy La Trobe University
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Central location | La Trobe University Melbourne, Eastern Lecture Theatre
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Original Building
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Original Building | Architectural Plan
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Original Building | Central Projector Room
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Challenges........
•Respect Roy Ground’s heritage•Maximising seating numbers•Upgrade technology- Projection/ Power/ Wi Fi•Limited Budget•Tight Time Frame
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Opportunities to Improve……
•Aesthetics of space•Way finding & Identity•Acoustics•Student Comfort•Access to Technology
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New Architectural Plan | Baldasso Cortese Architects
Upper Concourse
Central Rear Projection Room
Theatre 6 Theatre 1
Theatre 4 Theatre 3
Theatre 5 Theatre 2
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New Architectural Plan | Section View
Upper ConcourseCentral Rear Projection Room
Upper Concourse Central Rear Projection Room
Ground Floor Under croft Under croft
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The Shell of the original building offered “Good Bones” allowing the majority of the existing interior to remain intact.
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All lecture theatre spaces were uniform in their materiality, colour and texture lacking any sense of individuality and identity. To differentiate the spaces we took inspiration from Johannes Itten’s Bauhaus colour wheel, an appropriate reference for the heritage of the building.
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Vibrant colours are used for pathways and lectern areas, with a neutral grey colour for the seating area carpet and majority of the seating upholstery.
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Together with other finishes the original plywood ceilings have been retained and left exposed resulting in minimal demolition to the original building.
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In keeping with Ground’s aesthetic, new plywood details have been added to walls and lecterns. The new details are curved at junctions in response to the buildings overall form.
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Bringing in Texture, Curves & Warmth cont. ……
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Acoustic Treatment designed by Quietspace is made from a minimum of 60% post-consumer recycled material
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The Ply & Acoustic Panels colour and texture help create and individual identity for each space.
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The location of each lecture theatre is expressed using the selected vibrant colour in each lecture theatre. Primary and secondary colours are used graphically to reflect their relationship with the adjacent lecture theatre. As one moves clockwise from theatre to theatre the secondary colour becomes the primary colour.
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Yellow – No. One
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Green – No. Two
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Blue – No. Three
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Purple/ Berry – No. Four
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Red – No. Five
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Orange - No. Six
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Green – No. Two: Detail
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Orange - No. Six: Lectern
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Red No. Five | Original Condition
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Red No. Five
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Red No. Five | Lecture Mode
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