LOCATION: acton, A.C.T

BUDGET: $155.4 million

CLIENT: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA COUNCIL

PROJECT TEAM: Acton Peninsula Alliance

PROJECT DESCIPTION:

One of the most significant contemporary buildings in Australia brought together a multidisciplinary team of professionals from across Australia and internationally. It provided a showcase for new technologies and ways of building complex forms using computer modelling both in the architecture which translated directly into steel fabrication. Alastair Falconer was responsible for the theatre design of Circa, Visions Theatre and the Broadcast studio as well as K Space computer animation design area, demonstrating a high level of technical knowledge in theatre design and technology integration. His work as site architect during construction phase involved extensive documentation of the internal spaces including the main hall and 6,600m2 of gallery space to facilitate the integration of exhibition design including lighting, mechanical, electrical and audio components.

Areas of involvement:

• Broadcast Studio

• Visions Theatre

• K Space

• Circa

• Gallery of First Australians

• Exhibition Integration

• Services coordination and on-site construction documentation

Role and responsibilities:

Alastair Falconer - Architect
Company at the time - Bovis Lend Lease