Facilities Management Overview QUT Draft Estate Master Plan QUT has developed a Draft Estate Master Plan for its main campuses (Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove) and the 17 distributed sites. The draft plan reflects a short- to mediumterm vision and a longer-term planning and development vision for QUT s facilities, landscape and infrastructure. QUT has released a draft plan for public consultation which can be accessed online at qut.to/estatemasterplan. All submissions received by 5 August 2018 will be considered when QUT prepares a final Estate Master Plan. The QUT Estate Master Plan will be a guiding document for strategic planning and design of the QUT Estate; it will not be a detailed development plan. Planning vision QUT s physical estate to have vibrant and sustainable campuses and distributed sites that support QUT in providing outstanding education and research for knowledge applicable to the real world. Distributed sites network key objectives Enable activities that cannot be done on-campus Have your say We will be hosting a range of information sessions at both campuses from 2 July to 5 August 2018. Share your feedback on the draft plan by 5 August via: an online survey focus groups open forums information stalls written submissions To find out more, or to complete the online survey on the draft plan head to qut.to/estatemasterplan. QUT owns, leases, or otherwise invests in distributed sites that are located at places other than the two main campuses. Consolidate the number of distributed sites as much as is feasible Brisbane CBD Provide meaningful engagement with industry and research partners Provide opportunities for outreach with the community and industry that enables growth of QUT s strengths whilst providing community benefit Provide strategic value for QUT s visibility and brand QUT s distributed site network in South East Queensland. 1
Gardens Point campus Key objectives Optimise the activation and uses of existing buildings and open spaces. Enhance pedestrian access, connectivity, and amenity. Make best use of the limited new development opportunities. Create memorable and vibrant on-campus experiences. Campus is a key part of the inner city fabric. Short- to medium-term initiatives The Yard Heritage Laboratory Intensive Buildings Riverside Entry The Yard Heritage Connect and renew the laneways and buildings into a broader network. Renew G & E blocks for formal and informal learning in lower levels and specialised space in higher levels. Laboratory Intensive Maximise building utilisation by co-locating specialist laboratories into Q and M blocks. Relocate laboratories from heritage listed buildings. Riverside Entry Enhance usability and the arrival experience onto campus. Create new spaces under an extension of the Lady Bowen Lawn. Gardens Point connecting the Yard Heritage. Gardens Point of enhancing the arrival experience of the Riverside Entry (view from Goodwill Bridge). 2
Gardens Point campus Longer-term initiatives The Yard Heritage Gardens Theatre Laboratory Intensive Buildings Riverside Entry Potential concept vision at Gardens Point of a new signature building in the Gardens Theatre (view from Main Drive). Right photo: Potential concept vision at Gardens Point of a new building in the Riverside Entry (view from Goodwill Bridge). Gardens Point of an iconic roof structure in the Yard Heritage. 3
Kelvin Grove campus Key objectives Optimise the activation and uses of core buildings and open spaces through refurbishments. Enhance pedestrian access and connectivity. Make best use of the significant new development opportunities. Create memorable and vibrant on-campus experiences. Short- to medium-term initiatives Campus is a key part of the inner city fabric. Lower Campus Research Innovation Hub Campus Core Creative Industries Lower Campus Develop vacant and underutilised sites. Initial development of a precinct with a focus on health and wellness. Campus Core Enhance the campus heart. Develop vacant/underutilised sites. Enhance pedestrian access and open spaces. Opportunity for a Research and Innovation Hub. Creative Industries Improve the amenity and usability of open spaces. Improve connectivity and accessibility Z1 and Z2 buildings with Musk Ave. Kelvin Grove of the Lower Campus (view from Herston Road). Right photo: Kelvin Grove of the Campus Core (view from the Busway looking at M and S blocks). 4
Kelvin Grove campus Longer-term initiatives Research Innovation Hub Lower Campus Campus Core Creative Industries Kelvin Grove of B block in the Campus Core (view from A block forecourt). Below left diagram: Kelvin Grove of the Creative Industries. Below right diagram: Kelvin Grove of the Lower Campus. 5
QUT Estate All buildings will continue to be part of the University s ongoing program of maintenance and refurbishment according to priority needs. To read the full draft plan, and to find out more about consultation activities and making a submission between 2 July and 5 August 2018 head to our website qut.to/estatemasterplan Potential concept visions of the Estate 1 1. Gardens Point of extending Lady Bowen Lawn in the Riverside Entry. 2. Kelvin Grove of the Lower Campus (view from on campus towards Herston Road). 3. Kelvin Grove of activating Parer Place in the Creative Industries. 4. Kelvin Grove of activating Musk Avenue street frontage in the Creative Industries. 5. Gardens Point of extending Lady Bowen Lawn and activating the Riverside Entry. 2 3 4 5 6