The Minderoo Centre demonstrates the skill of the architect in researching and delivering for technically complex project requirements. This project is not about beauty; it is about process, knowledge, and capability, and the architect has harnessed all of these to dig deep and meet functional scientific requirements for a nanoplastic and human health laboratory that is free of plastics and other contaminants. The ability of the architect to go 'back to basics' and test every element of the design and construction, from floor to walls to ceilings to equipment, in order to remove all plastics shows a commitment to the demands of a tenacious brief for a unique and world-leading research facility.
AIA State Award for Small Project Architecture 2023
The Minderoo Centre Nanoplastics and Human Health Laboratory is an exceptional project that showcases innovative design and technical excellence. This laboratory has overcome the challenging brief of creating an almost entirely plastic-free environment while adhering to strict technical requirements. The use of stainless steel and aerated molten metal panels has resulted in a world-leading facility that is capable of conducting research into the impact of nanoplastics on human health. The laboratory's design and construction have resulted in a facility with significantly fewer contaminants than any other known labs.
AIA State Award for Small Project Architecture 2023
