Architectus acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and learn.
We honour their unique cultural and spiritual relationships with the lands, waters, skies, and communities, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Flinders University recently opened its Health and Medical Research Building (HMRB), the first institute of its kind in the world to earn a Platinum WiredScore rating for digital capabilities.
The super-charged innovation hub is designed to foster scientific breakthroughs through the collaboration of researchers, health professionals, and industry partners.
Global publication Lab Design News spoke to some of our design team, including Principals Andrew Schunke and Diana Rosenthal and Senior Associate Esther Mavrokokki. The interview also features insights from Angela Binns – Senior Manager, Technical Services at the University’s College of Medicine & Public Health – and Professor Damien Keating, Deputy Director of their Health and Medical Research Institute.
Find out more about the hub’s architecture, interior design, layout and range of labs in the Lab Design interview.
“Transparency puts research in view so that passersby can see creativity and science in action.”
Angela Binns
Senior Manager, Technical Services
Flinders University College of Medicine & Public Health
“Biophilic design principles are incorporated into key building features, such as the floor-to-ceiling windows to maximise natural light, while the adjoining seating offers respite and landscape views.”
Esther Mavrokokki
Senior Associate
Architectus
