Macquarie University Library
Building C7A
Balaclava Road, North Ryde
NSW 2109 AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 2 9850 7500
Project at a Glance
Taking the vision for a new building through to its fruition is a significant project. Here are some interesting facts about the new building.
Expected
Completion
- 2010
Project
Cost
- AUS $77m
Building
Footprint
- 6,770sqm
Gross Floor Area
- 16,000sqm on 5 levels
Exterior
Materials
- glass and metal
Special Features
- Australia's first automated book storage and retrieval system(ASRS)
- exhibition space at the entrances, including the Lachlan Macquarie Room
- relocation of Stained Glass Windows visible from the learning lounge
Design Features
- learning lounges open 24/7
- quiet study areas and dedicated postgraduate research areas
- training, meeting and consultation rooms
- highly adaptable and high tech personal and collaborative learning spaces
- support for technology enabled learning
- café located at entrance
Environmental
Impact
- working towards a 5 Green Star Rating
- emphasis on sustainability
Seating
- capacity for 3,000 seats
Collection
- Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) storing 80% of collection (approx 1.8 million items). Open shelves storing 20% of collection.