Monash University has opened the doors to one of the world’s largest regenerative medicine research facilities at its Clayton campus as part of a cutting-edge medical precinct.

The $153 million facility forms part of the STRIP Precinct that is continuing to grow within the campus, Monash University’s Samantha Blair told Architecture & Design.

“The state-of-the-art medical hub will provide the infrastructure required to deliver the next generation of research outcomes in regenerative medicine,” she said.

The new structure, which got underway in January 2007, covers 17,200 m2 of floor space and comprises two four-storey buildings connected by a central core building.

Blair says the facility is an “extraordinary construction of modern structure and design” that will cater for a range of research groups.

The new precinct incorporates environmentally sustainable designs and uses carefully selected building materials to comply with the university’s environmental policy and aims.

“Monash is geared towards making things energy efficient and green,” she said. “The new precinct uses various levels of intellect and recyclable resources to promote sustainable building and consider the environment.”

Contractor, Hooker Cockram, implemented an environmental management plan for the project to minimise resource consumption and efficiently manage residual waste material.

According to Blair, the contracting company reports on the quantity and method of waste disposal each month to promote an environmentally friendly and safe workplace.

Louise Wallace

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