The Goal
Curtin University’s Exchange Precinct integrates Curtin’s best educational and research offerings with an enviable urban lifestyle, in a sustainable place where everything is available and connected. It comprises four buildings – College & Outdoor Common Room; Halls of Residence 1, Grocer, Retail, Office; School of Design and Built Environment; and Hotel, Apartments, Retail & Education Space.
The Exchange precinct realises Curtin University’s vision of a dynamic, sustainable hub for learning, living, working and innovation.
Our Role
TBB worked in collaboration with Christou Design, John Wardle Architects, Nettletontribe and Six Degrees and a broader consultant team to progress the necessary planning approvals from the WAPC/JDAP for the 4 development sites.
Through our contribution to the Greater Curtin Stage 1 Design Guidelines, TBB was involved in producing the planning framework, process and highly collaborative government agency relationships that led to an efficient and comprehensive approval process.
TBB established a solid working relationship with the key regulatory agencies and was able to establish a streamlined and efficient approval process and open lines of communication for all parties involved, particularly where multiple rounds of design modifications were undertaken as the detailed design of the project unfolded post approval.
The Outcome
The first stage officially opened in January 2022. The project delivers on Curtin University’s long held vision for an innovative mixed use precinct that allows the Curtin Community the opportunity to learn, live, work and play in a sustainable place where knowledge and innovation extend beyond buildings in a globally competitive environment.
Awards
2024 UDIA Awards for Excellence (National) – Masterplanned Development
2023 UDIA WA Awards for Excellence – Masterplanned Communities
2022 UDIA WA Awards for Excellence – Environmental Excellence
2023 Property Council of Australia WA Awards – Best Mixed Use Development
Relevant specialisms
Social Infrastructure TBB team involved
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