References
TIMBER LIMITLESS
Murdoch University - Building 360 - Boola Katitjin
The Boola Katitjin, the largest mass engineered timber construction project in Western Australia, was delivered by global contractor Multiplex on the grounds of Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia. The new building comprises a total of four storeys and is designed to sustainably improve student life at the university through new, innovative spatial concepts. The large spans enabled by the use of glued laminated timber (GLT) allow for flexible room design in order to be able to react flexibly to future changes. In addition to the use of the most natural building material in the world - wood, there are photovoltaic installations on the roof as well as a concept for natural ventilation. The Boola Katitjin is thus setting new standards in the field of sustainability, both nationally and internationally.
Location
Perth, AustraliaClient
Murdoch University
General contractor
Multiplex
Architect
Lyons Architects
Construction period
2022
Status
Completed
Project category
Public, Multistorey, Education and Research, Glued laminated timberDetails
- Wood species: Spruce
- Volume: 1.500 m³ glued laminated timber
- Building floor area: 16.000 m²
- Storeys: 4
Scope of services
Research & Development, Concept & Consulting, Planning, Production, Component Delivery, Project ManagementProduct / Solution
Glued laminated timberArticles
- "Boola Katitjin taking shape with largest engineered timber beams in Australia" (Murdoch University, 08/2022)
- "Murdoch Uni's Boola Katitjin building opens" (Timber & Forestry eNEWS, 02/2023)
- "Winners of the 2023 WA Architecture Awards announced" (Australian Institute of Architects, 06/2023)
- "Revealing our 2023 Excellence Award winners" (Engineers Australia, 11/2023)
- "World First: 90% of Boola Katitjin’s Building Waste Recycled!" (WoodCentral, 07/2024)
Awards
- Australian Institute of Architects Awards 2023 - George Temple Poole Award
- Australian Institute of Architects Awards 2023 - Architecture Award for Educational Architecture
- Australian Institute of Architects Awards 2023 - The Wallace Greenham Award for Sustainable Architecture
- National Architecture Awards 2023 - Daryl Jackson Award for Educational Architecture
- National Architecture Awards 2023 - National Award for Sustainable Architecture
- Engineers Australia Excellence Awards 2023 - Project of the Year