Australian Capital Territory
Y Suites is a 733 bed Student accommodation development located in the heart of Canberra Civic and close to ANU. The development is offering students the opportunity to have off campus living with exceptional level of facilities and amenities.
The island site offered the unique opportunity by allowing the development to play an important role in activating the precinct and facilitating a holistic architectural response that has contextual fit and presence within the Civic. Extensive common area facilities are allocated within the podium levels, whilst break out spaces are also included on every level above the podium to enhance the social dynamic and interaction of the students across the building.
The design enhances student life by promoting social interaction through shared communal spaces, whilst fostering a conducive environment for studying and collaborating. It optimizes efficiency through the use of communal work spaces which allows efficient and cost effective independent living spaces to be provided for individual (or twin) occupancy.
Recreation and a sense of community is facilitated with multipurpose areas for sports, leisure activities, and relaxation.
Education is enriched through flexible learning environments and integration of technology. Overall, the design prioritises the holistic wellbeing, pastoral care and productivity of students, creating a dynamic and supportive livinglearning community.
Zoe Deliat, Project Coordinator
ABS Access, Access
Acoustic Logic, Acoustic Consultant
CERTIS Energy Pty Ltd, Section J
IPSG, Project Manager
Lit Consulting, Alternative Solutions
Mckenzie Group, BCA
Northrop Consulting Engineers, Civil Works / Management; Fire Services; Mechanical; Structural; Traffic; Vertical Transportation
Vital Design Solutions, Hydraulic Consultant
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We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
