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The Lowy Cancer Research Centre will be an Australian first, bringing together childhood and adult cancer research at the one site. Housing up to 400 researchers from UNSW and Children’s Cancer Institute Australia (CCIA) to be one of the largest dedicated cancer research centres in the Southern Hemisphere.

Construction of the $100 million building began in November 2007 and is scheduled for completion in October 2009.

The building has been designed by Lahz Nimmo Architects in association with Wilson Architects.

Design principles

One of the key design principles of the building is to ensure the most Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) is achieved. It is hoped that the building will achieve a 5 Green Star Rating in accordance with the Green Building Council of Australia method of evaluation.

Reduction in the use of energy will be the primary means of achieving this rating. Measures taken to achieve this include:

  • the use of high efficiency double glazing;
  • elimination of direct sunlight and consequent heat gain in to the building;
  • provision of movement sensors to ensure lights are on only when spaces are occupied;
  • highly efficient mechanical plant and equipment;
  • high value indoor environmental quality with natural light, reduced glare and noise minimisation.
Other measures adopted at the design stage include:

  • collection of storm water and redirection to the Village Green to enable recharging of the Botany aquifer;
  • use of bore water for non potable uses;
  • encouraging the use of public transport and providing bicycle parking facilities, change rooms and lockers;
  • recycled content in furniture and fit out;
  • recycled aggregate in concrete;
  • recycling of building waste and material cleared from the site.
Artist's impressions of the Lowy Cancer Research Centre
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 West end - click here for larger image
West end
 High street - click here for larger image
High Street
 South west corner - click here for a larger image
South west corner
 South East corner - click here for larger image
South East corner
 High street elevation - click here for a larger image
High Street elevation
Site construction plan - click here for larger image
Site construction plan

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