Glyn Davis Building

The Glyn Davis building is 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.

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A photograph of people walking past the Glyn Davis building.

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.

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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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Exterior view of the Glyn Davis Building

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.

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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.

Forbo Logo
Forbo Model Making Space
Hansen Yuncken Logo
Hansen Yuncken Studios
Lovell Chen Logo
Lovell Chen Student Lounge
L.U. Simon Builders Logo
Leo Simon Entranceway
Urbis Logo
Urbis Terrace