Hansen Yuncken ,the creators of The University of Newcastle's NeW Space building have been honoured with two prestigious National Building Excellence Awards.
They came away with the Liberty National Education Facility Award and the Best Commercial Building between $50 to $100 million.
The $95 million building has garnered both national and international attention for its landmark design, and features lecture theatres, teaching and learning spaces, offices, library and a retail area.
CEO of Master Builders Australia, Denita Wawn says the buildings innovative design and it's adherence to the feel of the local area is commendable.
"It's very much a benchmark for indoor environments. It certainly enables a new mode of teaching with flexible work spaces, but is also absolutely stunning to look at.
"It's a recognition of the outstanding work that has been undertaken in a beautiful designed building, in the heart of Newcastle.
"It's a real reflection of the extraordinary building and construction going in Newcastle at the moment."
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