The University of Queensland
By OE Elsafe
POWERING STUDENT SPACES
A collaboration between Innerspace Queensland and Drummond Architecture has resulted in a spectacular modernisation of the Duhig Tower library and the student study space in the Sir James Foot Building. OEs history of innovative award-winning power technologies completed the collaboration perfectly, resulting in an outstanding fully powered student and staff spaces
DUHIG TOWER HISTORY
The University of Queensland’s Duhig Tower was named in honour of The Most Reverend Sir James Duhig, Archbishop of Brisbane from 1917 to 1965, and member of the University Senate from 1916 to 1965. The Duhig Tower provides study spaces with library computers and a postgraduate study area all of which have been recently modernised. The bright new refurbishment provides a vibrant educational environment for research and study as well as social and sharing, bringing the campus together. PIP2, PIP3, and Peak power units are installed throughout the building to keep student laptops and smartphones charged.
SIR JAMES FOOT BUILDING
The Sir James Foot building is named after former UQ Senator and Chancellor (1985-92), Sir James Foots, in recognition of his distinguished career in the mining industry and long-time personal and professional support of the University including his position of Inaugural Chairman of The University of Queensland Foundation from 1982 to 1985. The L-shaped building features an eight-storey tower block, flanked by a five-storey wing running alongside College Road. The building’s fixtures and fittings have recently been modernized, with most now equipped with OE Elsafe’s Peak, PIP2, and PIP3 power units.
WHY PIP2 and PIP3?
PIP2 and PIP3 are contemporary, low-profile power units designed for desk or panel mounting in educational and commercial environments. These units integrate seamlessly with furniture and can be installed either flush or at an ergonomic 8° angle to enhance end user access, offering flexibility to suit various applications.
The eco-friendly PIP2 and PIP3 units are crafted from up to 60% recycled plastic. Both models are compatible with our patented replaceable TUF-R USB charging modules, allowing for easy on-site repairs in case of end-user damage.
Additionally TUF-R USB modules include the world’s first reversible Type-A port, enabling a first-time connection every time. Connectors can be inserted both ways, cutting down on wear and damage from unsuccessful attempts and extending the life of the module and the product it is fitted into.
WHY PEAK?
PEAK with its eye-catching “floating surface” design, is an elegant new approach for providing power to shared spaces. Choose PEAK in classic brushed stainless steel with black sockets or in matt white with grey sockets for a more contemporary look.
PEAK comes in a 6 or 8 socket option and can be configured with Australian power sockets, Data/AV connectivity, and our class leading TUF-R USB charging modules.
Despite a low visual profile, PEAK requires only 50 mm of mounting depth. PEAK is supplied with four M8 screw clamps which is all that is required to fit PEAK securely in place.
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OE Elsafe are industry leaders in powering commercial spaces. We have over 35 years experience as industry leaders in the design and manufacture of power and data distribution modules, cable management and soft wiring solutions. Our innovative products can be found in workspaces, education spaces, hospitality, hotels, hospitals, and public spaces both here in Australia and around the world.
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OE Elsafe is part of the OE Electrics Group of companies based in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, North America and the Middle East. Combining our technological expertise with OE Electrics has seen the two companies bring together a strong synergy of innovation and manufacturing expertise creating highly competitive international capabilities to better serve our clients. We believe that innovation is essential to the success of every new design and solution and it’s at the heart of everything we do from the products we design to the systems we use every day.
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