Charles Perkins Centre

with Building Studio

On the Camperdown campus

Located on the western edge of the University of Sydney Camperdown campus, the Charles Perkins Centre is a six storey building designed to foster collaboration and research in a holistic trans-disciplinary manner.

Research and education

Balancing research and education needs, the design supports diverse disciplines such as biomedical, bioinformatics, computational as well as clinical research and social sciences. Within the 50,000 sqm building, over 16,000 sqm is dedicated to wet and dry laboratories. The interior design maximises efficiency and flexibility whilst encouraging collaboration and interaction between different research domains and project nodes.

The central atrium

A large central atrium is the social heart of the building and is a place for gathering, interaction, sharing and impromptu casual exchanges. With a bold, sculpted form with horizontal continuous ‘ribbons’, the atrium sinuously diverges from floor to floor linking the balustrade, atrium stairs and screen wall. Views across and between the floorplates are optimised in circulation spaces and interaction zones around the atrium to enhance a sense of openness, connection and informal interaction without compromising security or disturbing lab activities.

Flexibility and sustainability

Inherent flexibility and versatility, along with a series of integrated sustainability initiatives, ensures that the facility successfully accommodates not only the demands of today, but those of the future.

Explore the interiors of Charles Perkins Centre.

Awards
2015	Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter)	Educational Architecture Award
2015	Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter)	Interior Architecture, commendation
2015	World Architecture Festival	Higher Education and Research, shortlist