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The University of Sydney’s Connected Learning at Scale (CLaS) Business School project embodies a groundbreaking educational initiative focused on scalability, personalisation, and collaboration. Crated to equip students for the swiftly evolving digital realm, this ingeniously conceived, multifaceted environment epitomises innovation and adaptability.   Achieved through the combining of two existing spaces, Room 310 & 311, this refurbishment has allowed for a specialised multi-purpose space with a system that supports three key pedagogical modes: Launchpad for mini-lectures, Huddle for independent quadrant-based seminars, and Focus for smaller group work and collaboration.   This project leverages the Q-SYS ecosystem for comprehensive control over audio, video, and cameras, ensuring a seamless and reliable operation.   The Three Modes Launchpad Mode Launchpad mode is intended to function as a single (whole room) “mini-lecture” with both presentation and discussion capability for all participants. Presentation includes the sharing of content sources and the presenters voice throughout the space and remotely. The discussion component encompasses the allowing of all participants, whether present or remote, to hear questions and comments made by others.   Huddle Mode Huddle mode divides the space into four geographically independent quadrants whilst affording the same functionality as Launchpad mode. Each quadrant can act as an independent seminar room, with the spaces divided by an automatic...

The newly constructed Macquarie University Law School building epitomises the University’s dedication to ensuring its educational programs remain relevant and adaptable for the future, thereby solidifying its position as a premier institution in higher education.   This milestone project, part of the ambitious “Our University: A Framing of Futures” initiative, involved the comprehensive reconstruction and extension of a 1980s administration building, transforming it into a state-of-the-art hub for legal education.   At the heart of this transformative development are a series of specialised active learning spaces, one-button studios, cutting-edge theatres, meeting rooms, multipurpose rooms, and the crowning achievement – a state-of-the-art floating moot court. This unparalleled facility and the technology integrated offers an immersive, real-world learning environment for students, enabling them to hone their skills in a setting that mirrors contemporary legal practices.   Notably, this project marks the first and largest end-to-end Q-SYS ecosystem deployment at a university in Australia, setting a new standard for educational technology integration. The Q-SYS system ensures seamless connectivity and advanced audio visual capabilities for dynamic and interactive in-person and remote learning environments.   The university, in collaboration with consultants Arup designed 80% of the system, with Concept AV taking on the remaining 20% and design finalization of the technology to be...

Western Sydney University’s Western Growth Projects, the Parramatta Engineering & Innovation Hub (PEIH) and Bankstown City Campus, represent a pioneering effort to transform Western Sydney through the co-creation of cities and educational facilities. These vertical campuses exemplify the crucial role universities play in shaping the built environment and meeting the needs and aspirations of the communities they serve. The latest phase of the ambitious growth plan, these two new future-ready vertical campuses are centred around collaboration, innovation, and excellence.   As combined educational facilities and research hubs in partnership with local industries and organisations, a unique thought and approach was required for system design and application. Concept AV were responsible for the installation of the technology-rich audio visual systems for the new campuses. These sites were the largest network system deployments for the university to date, spanning over 17 Level’s across the two buildings, catering to the requirement of a responsive and adaptable space for future repurposing.   Featuring a new generation of learning studios and specialist multipurpose spaces, custom audio visual solutions were created in collaboration with the university to satisfy the functionality demands. Such requirements included but were not limited to an advanced audio system with ceiling microphones and signal processing that...

Concept AV had the privilege of being contracted to complete the largest redevelopment project at Macquarie University to date. This transformative project saw the revitalisation of the university’s central courtyard and existing surrounding building, as well as the addition of three new buildings.  Located at the heart of the university campus, the Central Courtyard infrastructure has been designed to service both educational purposes, as well as establish a modernised social hub of the university.   Over a year, Concept AV installed an array of audio-visual solutions, as designed by consultants Arup, in spaces including the Collaborative Classrooms, Project Rooms, Student Housing, U-Bar and Food & Beverage Outlet area, as well as digital and signage and displays around the buildings, general background music systems.     U-Bar Located adjacent to the student accommodation, the Central Courtyard Food Outlet Area and U-Bar level of the new building has been thoughtfully designed and fitted out to be the heart of student life at the university. Inside, students have access to several cuisines through the various food stores and can enjoy a game of pool at one of the pay-per-use tables throughout the space. Leading out onto an open-air terrace with views of the lake, the U-Bar offers students a...

The UTS Central building is the epitome of a sophisticated, state-of-the-art learning facility. Designed to support active and collaborative learning activities across several faculties including Law and FEIT, the UTS Central building is home to a range of modern technologies. Concept AV were contracted for the fit-out of all 17 levels of this award-winning building.   The Moot Court and Law Faculty The new Moot Court and other trial courts in UTS Central have been purposely built to reflect and simulate the real-world Australian Courts. The inclusion of modern technologies found in the NSW Supreme, District, and Local Courts is a key distinguishing feature of this facility. Concept AV fitted out these spaces with inbuilt AV systems, including video link-up capabilities to enable remote witness testimonies. Within the law faculty section of the building, Concept AV also installed the audio-visual and video conferencing system in the new 30 seat boardroom for the faculty of law.   Collaborative Classrooms, Teaching Labs and FEIT  The UTS Central building is also home to three unique large collaborative classrooms. These spaces which have a 350 seat capacity have been designed to have no obvious front, which is clearly reflected in the extensive use of audio-visual equipment throughout the space. Concept AV...

Concept AV were responsible for the full AV fit-out of the new purpose-built Arts Precinct at Macquarie University. Designed to promote the faculty’s strength, collaborative and creative work, the new precinct includes a number of spaces that both showcases works and is the academic core of the faculty. Such spaces include a History Museum, Digital Lab, Collaborative spaces, recording studios, and flexible spaces for events such as conferences and seminars.   Museum The Macquarie University History museum was designed to bring together ancient and modern collections that are relevant and interlinked with research and learning curriculums within the university. Including both fixed and flexible exhibition spaces, this space included a variety of AV equipment. Most notably, Concept AV installed two Samsung 55’’ Interactive Table Touch Displays. These displays have advanced capacitive touch technology that enables up to 10 different touch points simultaneously. Further to these table touch displays, six ELO 15.6’’ Interactive Displays were mounted on short pole mounts within custom joinery. From an audio perspective, this space houses an extensive background audio system. Concept AV mounted 56 Sonance ceiling pendant mount loudspeakers, providing general audio to the exhibition. 26 Secret Sound Glass Mount Loudspeakers were also discreetly mounted in exhibit showcases panes of glass....

Recognised as a leading comprehensive school for the education of boys, Sydney Church of England Grammar School, more commonly referred to as Shore School, provides students a variety of learning experiences that enhance both their intellectual and physical development.   In 2018, Shore school commenced their largest building project to date, the upgrade and rebuild of the schools aged facilities. Comprised of a pool hall, gymnasium, sports hall, weights and training areas, and teaching areas, this four-storey new build and extension was to be dedicated as a physical education centre and precinct.   Concept AV were engaged by Shore school and FDC in 2020 to deliver the audio visual solutions for the state-of-the-art facilities. The following highlights the systems in the key areas.   Pool Hall Featuring a heated 8-lane 50m pool, this facility was designed to mirror that of a professional swimming setting. In addition to swim meets, the pool is to be used for several activities including water polo, water fitness, lifesaving training and swimming lessons. For this reason, a range of different audio visual features were integrated into the space.   Concept AV installed an OMEGA pool timing system. Complete with specialised starting blocks and touchpads, this high-tech system enables accurate timing and break detection which...

A unique four-storey all-timber building, the Macquarie University’s Clinical Education Building was an exciting project that required Concept AV to think outside the box in the delivery of the new AV systems. This purpose-built structure for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences was sustainably designed by consultants Arup and executed by Buildcorp. Concept AV were responsible for the fit-out of the cutting-edge facilities within the building including a 200-seat lecture theatre, multiple collaborative learning spaces, and two Harvard Case Study style teaching spaces.   Featuring a visible cross-laminated timber core and glass façade, this project required extensive communication, collaboration, and coordination between all trades from start to finish. This was particularly relevant in the design and execution of the audio solutions across the building. Although aesthetically pleasing, the cross-laminated timber allows for limited control of reverberation. With the end-use of the spaces heavily focused on active collaboration, special acoustic design was imperative to overcome this.  Concept AV’s team in the commissioning phase took great care in configuring the equipment to suit the individual space composition.   Lecture Theatre The 200-seat lecture theatre features 2 x Panasonic Projectors and 220’’ Motorised Projection screens for lecturers present. These large motorised projection screens enable all present students...

The University of Sydney Faculty of Arts and Science (FASS) was established in 1852 and has since become recognised as one of the world’s leading university faculties for Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, ranking in the top 30 since 2017. In a 21st Century world that is technologically driven, it was imperative that the University of Sydney’s FASS learning environment was contemporary and reflective of current trends. Concept AV were therefore contracted in 2018 by the university to integrate state-of-the-art audio visual systems in the new FASS building. This 6-storey sustainably designed building saw Concept AV fit-out a Research Centre, Lecture Theatres, General Teaching Spaces, Meeting Rooms, and open workstations.   Lecture Theatre The FASS building has 2 lecture theatres, designed to address large cohorts within the faculty. The GTS Theatre, the largest space in the building, was fitted out with two 12,000 Lumen Panasonic Projectors and ­­­225’’ motorized projection screens. In addition to these large presentation points, a Sharp 80’’ Flat Panel Interactive Display was installed, facilitating collaboration between the lecturer and students. Other key components of this space included a lectern presenter point fixed with a 20’’ preview monitor, personal device connection points, Elmo Document Camera, and a gooseneck microphone. Both lavalier and...