#utsreveal of Dr Chau Building's façade
April 2014
The unique façade of the Dr Chau Chak Wing Building has begun to be revealed as the scaffolding – which has surrounded the building since construction commenced – is gradually removed.
The unique façade of the Dr Chau Chak Wing Building has begun to be revealed as the scaffolding – which has surrounded the building since construction commenced – is gradually removed.
The scaffolding started to come down in March and will continue to be removed in sections until August 2014.
A completed section of the brick façade on the south, Ultimo Rd-side of the building is now in full view. A more curved section of brick along with the first panels of Curtain Wall (glass panels) can also be seen on the northern end facing Mary Ann St.
Sections of the building's unique brick facade are now on show. #UTSreveal.
Take a photo and be part of history
To document this historic unveiling of a future Sydney landmark and our new home to the UTS Business School, UTS staff, students and the broader community are being encouraged to take their own photos and share them on social media using the hashtag #UTSreveal. A photo competition will soon be launched to generate even more excitement as Australia’s first Frank Gehry building nears completion.
Missed the reveal so far? See the first month’s progress in timelapse.
Façade progress
- Installation of substrate panels (structural support, water barrier and “guide” for brickwork) is now almost complete
- Installation of structural steel for the Curtain Wall on the western side of building (Harris St) has begun. This large section of glass façade will be completed by about August 2014
- Brickwork continued on levels 6 to 8 and commenced on level 9. Well over half of the 320,000 bricks for the façade have now been laid
On the inside
Internal works, including construction of the oval classrooms, are steadily progressing.
- Concrete slab for level 3 oval classroom was completed, following installation of perimeter glulam beams (laminated timber) and joists
- Installation of window boxes within oval classroom commenced
- Installation of structure for oval classroom stair to commence by end of April
- Internal plasterboard walls were installed to level 6
- Installation of ceiling and walls continued on level 5
- Bathroom fit-out works across all levels commenced
Coming up
- Façade reveal – In sections until August 2014
- Façade completed – August 2014
- Practical completion – Mid-September 2014
- Faculty relocation – October 2014 onwards
