
Architecture and Design Workshop Timetable - Study period 2, 2008 (Word document, 51Kb)
The Louis Laybourne Smith School of Architecture and Design Workshop is an
extensive model making, prototype and architectural construction
facility. Initially set up in 1972, it moved to its new location in the
Dorrit Black Building at City West Campus in 2005. It is one of the most comprehensive workshop
facilities for teaching University Design courses in Australia.
This facility gives students of Industrial Design, Architecture and
Interior Architecture the opportunity to gain valuable experience in 3D
concept model making, product development, prototyping, furniture
manufacturing, or architectural projects constructions along with a
practical based knowledge of material selection and manufacturing
processes. The Workshop aims to provide a practical based learning
environment through the provision of a research, development and
manufacturing facility, which encourages practical design solutions,
innovation and excellence in design.
The facility comprises the following areas:
Main workshop area is approximately 600m2. This can be loosely divided into
The workshop has a diverse range of machines, equipment and hand tools including:
Engineering, metal working
Metal welding
Woodworking, model making, furniture, architectural projects
Plastics, fabrications
Polystyrene foam model making
Painting and finishing