By Maddison Architects
Maddison Architects continues our relationship with RMIT with this exciting new student and staff space. The assignment was to reconfigure and reinvigorate an existing 1800sqm floor plate. The existing space was disconnected, incoherent and unexciting. This project includes a new 'RUSU' student services hub, RMIT Connect, two flexible classrooms, a retail cafe outlet, a commercial kitchen, bathroom/change facilities and an abundance of exciting student spaces. This was formed using a vibrant and economical palette of colours and materials. Pops of colour help to easily distinguish the various areas and the use of reflective materials helps to bring in light and create far more dynamic spaces. The economy of this design was vital for RMIT. The team managed to achieve a significant outcome, given a restricted timeframe and budget.
Peter Maddison is a multi award-winning architect and Director of Maddison Architects, a practice he started in 1989.
We are an A+ member of the Australian Institute of Architects. Dozens of industry awards and strong media coverage has followed our practice because of the relevant, contemporary nature of the work we produce. We have delivered over 200 projects of great diversity in scale. The work undertaken has been predominantly hospitality, commercial, educational or residential in nature. Our hospitality projects have distinguished the practice, because of their commercial viability and profile. We are proud to have many of our clients return for ongoing or new projects. This is due to their satisfaction with the service we provide and the healthy relationship nurtured.
A unique aspect of Maddison Architects is our ability to integrate a multi-disciplined approach to all of our projects, drawing on strong in-house resources involving architecture, interior and landscape architecture. We are a collaborative practice, and embrace the opportunity to engage with other experts in branding, identity, art installations, storytelling - all of which contribute to building outcomes with more meaning.