The Glyn Davis building is the home of the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning and the Melbourne School of Design. A living-learning building that sets a new standard for design education in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Glyn Davis Building has been an educational tool since 2010, with a myriad of exhibitions, touring opportunities, photo-documentation and studio activity around the site. The design of the building facilitates collaborative interdisciplinary engagement and the critical exploration of complex built environment issues.
The unique transparency of the space supports the vision of a pedagogical building. Exposed materials and structures, such as the underside of the Y-Stairs, give insight into construction techniques and fabrication. Features such as the steel mesh balustrade and open top gallery allow for sight-lines and transparency between levels. Embedded in the design is a commitment to sustainability and green architecture.
10 Years of the Glyn Davis Building
With its commitment to innovation, sustainability and community, the Glyn Davis Building inspires future generations of architects, planners and designers – setting a benchmark for educational facilities worldwide.
Join us in reflecting on what makes the building such an iconic structure a decade on from its 2014 opening – from its role as a living, breathing educational tool to the sense of community it has brought to the faculty.
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Awards and media coverage
The Glyn Davis Building has received numerous awards and enjoyed significant coverage in the media. Explore the accolades and articles that document the building's unique features and achievements.
6 Star Green Star Rating
The Glyn Davis building holds a 6 Star Green Star Design - Education Design v1 rating from the Green Building Council of Australia. It is the first education facility to be awarded the maximum 10 Green Star innovation credits.
Corporate Support
We would like to thank our corporate supporters, who made donations to support the construction of the Glyn Davis Building. The list below includes spaces named in recognition of their contributions.
