Federation Square
Lab + Bates Smart
Atelier Ten developed the environmental strategies and provided schematic engineering for this major arts and media development. Innovative features include the layered facades, high performance ventilation, and labyrinth for cooling of public spaces.
DETAILS
LOCATION: MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
AREA: 45,000 SQ MET
COST: $200 M
DATE: 2002
SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
LABYRINTH DEVELOPMENT
AWARDS
2004 IDAA PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD
2003 AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AWARD
2003 RAIA NATIONAL AND VICTORIAN CHAPTER AWARDS
Strategy
The scheme embodies a strong commitment to the environment and efficient energy use. The large glazed atrium presented a particular design challenge to eliminate overheating without using cooling. Atelier Ten proposed an innovative solution in the form of the largest thermal labyrinth in the world. This thermal battery captures night cooling to provide temperature reduction on hot summer days without mechanical cooling.
The scheme also includes a central cogeneration plant with absorption chillers for efficient power generation. The heating and cooling plant is located away from the
buildings to simplify maintenance.
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Links
Federation Square
Lab Architecture Studio
National Gallery of Victoria
