lecture theatre rmit university bundoora

FFLA designed the courtyard spaces associated with Building 224, Bundoora West Lecture Theatre at RMIT University. The courtyards sit within the perimeter walls of the building (designed by Allan Powell Architects) and form important spaces in the functioning and character of the building. The northern courtyard is a pedestrian forecourt that caters for large volumes of pedestrian traffic at the commencement and end of lectures. The GBCA 4 star rated building includes a rainwater tank that is located under the northern courtyard with water used to irrigate planting. The southern courtyard is not publicly accessible and instead forms a green backdrop to internal gathering spaces. The courtyard includes predominantly indigenous vegetation, including fern species that thrive in the enclosed and somewhat shaded space.  Local weathered boulders are used throughout, complementing the monolithic form of the building.