Project Description
Ormond College Academic Centre is a redevelopment of the heritage listed
MacFarland Building into an integrated academic hub for both
undergraduates and graduates of the College, as well as non-resident
communities. This project received a prestigious AIA National award as
well as three architectural awards from the AIA Victorian Branch in
2012.
Structural works by MacLeod Consulting for this project principally
involved sensitive alterations of the radially and circumferentially
reinforced flat plate first floor slab which had suffered significant
creep deflections due to the typical concrete grades used at its time of
construction (circa 1965). These alterations included structural
interventions to allow large and small penetrations to be cut into the
flat plate, existing solid masonry support walls removed and replaced
with relatively slender steel columns with hidden lintels, as well as
strengthening to ensure further creep deflections were eliminated.
An existing insitu reinforced concrete scissor stair was removed and
replaced with a semi-circular reinforced concrete stair cantilevering
from the existing masonry walls.
Other structural and civil works by MacLeod Consulting included a new
internal plant room slab supported by new steel beams and columns,
access stairs, removal of some existing radial roof truss elements, new
ceiling and cantilevered floor framing, as well as general make good
works, new external pavements and stormwater drainage.
Awards
Australian Institute of Architects (National) Awards 2012 - National Award for Heritage
Australian Institute of Architects (VIC) Awards 2012 - John George Knight Award for Heritage Architecture
Australian Institute of Architects (VIC) Awards 2012 - Marion Mahony Award for Interior Architecture
Australian Institute of Architects (VIC) Awards 2012 - Alterations and Additions Award for Public Architecture
Australian Timber Design Awards 2012 - Winner - Interior Fitout (Commercial)
CEFPI Australasia Region Awards 2012 - Commendation – Category 2 Renovation/Modernisation of School/Major Facility
CEFPI Victorian Chapter Awards 2011 - Winner – Category 3 Renovation over $1M