From high rollers to higher education, Griffith University is breathing new life into its heritage-listed Brisbane CBD location with FDC Construction and Fitout, and COX Architecture on board to revitalise the Treasury Building.
The landmark development will offer teaching in IT, law and business for undergraduate and postgraduate students from 2027, and is expected to attract more than 6,000 students and 200 staff by 2028, reenergising the top end of Queen Street Mall.
The international students alone are projected to contribute more than $100 million to the local economy every year.
Renovation work will include three bespoke 12m feature skylights installed above the enclosed courtyard, thereby opening the space up to natural light alongside a customised moot court featuring repurposed early 1900s furniture from Queensland's old Supreme Court.
Vice Chancellor and President Professor Carolyn Evans said: "The opening of the Treasury Building will mark an exciting chapter for Griffith University."
"The new CBD location, combined with our existing creative and performing arts hub at South Bank, will create a dynamic, cross-river Brisbane City campus," Professor Evans said.
FDC Managing Director Russell Grady said: "We are honoured to work with Griffith University on the restoration of Brisbane's iconic Treasury Building."
"This project reflects the trust placed in our teams to balance heritage sensitivity with contemporary functionality," he said.
COX Architecture Director Kellie Newman said: "COX is proud to be working with Griffith University on its new campus within a building that carries such a rich history."
"By rethinking pedagogy, timetabling and spatial scale, we are creating flexible, modular environments that respect the building while allowing the University to adapt and grow."
The Treasury Building will feature:
- Exciting engagement spaces for partners to come and collaborate with Griffith staff and students
- Fantastic location with the building close to all forms of public transport enabling students, who were previously unable to come to Griffith, to enjoy a Griffith education and Queensland's public to learn more about the iconic building and its history
- Event spaces to draw alumni and the public to city-shaping events
- Library with 24/7 access for students
- Multiple food outlets available for students, staff and the public
- A student hub including kitchen facilities, vending machines and a food pantry
- Communal study spaces for students with a focus on collaborative learning
- Numerous event spaces
- Financial trading room for business students
- Moot court for law students
- Cyber range room for IT students
- End of trip facility
