Queensland Museum Refurbishment

Brisbane
Photo © Christopher Frederick Jones
Photo © Christopher Frederick Jones
Photo © Christopher Frederick Jones
Photo © Christopher Frederick Jones
Architects
Cox Architecture
Year
2012
Client

Queensland Government

Builder
Abigroup Contractors

Consultants
Opus Qantec McWilliam, Norman Disney Youngì €ÝH

On a limited budget, this project’s prosaic aim was to upgrade movement routes and amenities for compliance. However, the opportunity was taken to insert a new materiality that strengthens and enriches the journey without diminishing the existing Robin Gibson architecture. Previously dour spaces, like a tunnel alongside the museum, are now bathed in sunlight. Coupled with a new restaurant and museum shop, the project has resulted in an over 60% increase in visitation this year despite closure for three months of construction.

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