The University of Queensland, Goddard Rooftop Extension

Goddard Building 8, Mansfield Place, St Lucia Campus, University of Queensland

Client: The University of Queensland
Architect: Conrad Gargett
Program: 42 weeks
Completion: February 2014
Contract Sum: $11m

The fifth-level extension was designed to include new offices, teaching spaces, a large kitchen, a breakout zone, outdoor recreational areas, and an animal holding facility for the School of Biological Sciences.

Designed by Conrad Gargett, the completed project features a perforated copper screen that wraps the rooftop façade, creating a striking and innovative building feature that highlights the new construction as a modern addition distinct from the original sandstone building.

The mechanical plant, located on the existing roof, had to remain operational throughout construction, including feeding fume cupboards and supporting experiments conducted by students in the building below. To meet this requirement, Buildcorp erected a temporary scaffold platform deck and relocated the mechanical units while constructing the new floor.

Inside, high-quality finishes include full-height glazed sliding doors throughout the office space, allowing abundant natural light and fresh air into the work areas. These doors open to the pre-cast platform walkway, which runs the full length of the façade, making the external contemporary design an interior feature. This detail is cleverly highlighted through superior materials, including copper-clad joinery and Rosewood timber feature doors, frames, and trims.
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