The Boilerhouse

The BOILERHOUSE and adjacent chimney stack, located on UWS Parramatta Campus were constructed in 1894 from finely crafted sandstock brick. Containing fire boxes and a number of artefacts of historical significance, the restaurant serves modern Australian cuisine.

 

 

The Boilerhouse Student Precinct at the University of Western Sydney’s Parramatta campus has received a number of architectural accolades – in recognition of a design that is chic, functional, and respectful of the site’s historical significance.

 

Alex Kibble of Tanner Architects was engaged to turn the boiler house into central plaza that acts as a major food service outlet; connects all of the student centred activities on campus; and, importantly, respects the unique heritage of the site.

 

 

The innovative design of the Precinct, which opened to students in August 2011, has received widespread recognition in a number of industry awards, including:

 

The ACUMA 2012 Award (opens in new window) for the Best Refurbished Facility.

The Master Builders Australia Award (opens in new window) for Best Adaptive Re-Use of a Historic Building (under $5m).

The Master Builders Australia; National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award (under $5m).

Shortlisted for the World Architecture Awards (Singapore) in the New and Old category.

 

Alex Kibble, Managing Director at Tanner Kibble Denton Architects (opens in new window), says the transformation of The Boilerhouse is an exciting combination of old and new.

 

For more information about The Boilerhouse, including its restaurant facilities, visit: www.boilerhouse.com.au

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www.uws.edu.au/newscentre/news_centre/more_news_stories/b...

 

Source: UWS website

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