Construction has started on ‘The Edge’ – a $7.9 million digital facility for young people at the Cultural Centre, South Bank.
Premier Anna Bligh said the $7.9 million building program means the former auditorium building will be transformed into a new facility for digital culture, ideas and innovation.
“The Edge will encourage young people to master new technologies and generate the bright ideas of the future,” Ms Bligh said.
“This new facility will greatly contribute to the Cultural Centre as a landmark cultural and learning destination by offering opportunities and activities that inspires people to explore their creativity.”
The Premier said the new building will feature:
·creative spaces for designing, showcasing, learning and playing;
·an auditorium space for large scale performance and exhibition;
·more intimate workshop spaces;
·media labs focused on film, music and community publishing;
·accommodation for visiting artists and volunteers;
Ms Bligh said the creation of The Edge was part of a major series of building enhancements happening at the Cultural Centre this year.
“The recent upgrade of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre gives patrons to the Lyric Theatre and Concert Hall access to arts and cultural events in a state-of-the-art environment,” she said.
“The Queensland Museum’s much-loved Dinosaur Garden is undergoing a renovation to re-open in April with interactive displays and a replica of the famed Lark Quarry dinosaur track.
“A number of gallery spaces in the Queensland Art Gallery are closed for an impressive refurbishment in preparation for the world-exclusive exhibition American Impressionism and Realism: A Landmark exhibition from the Met which opens on 30 May.”
The Premier said that when completed ‘The Edge’ project will be managed by the State Library of Queensland and will partner with various educational, arts and commercial sector organisations.
Brisbane-based architectural firm m3architecture and consultants Deicke Richards designed the new facility.
Abigroup is the managing contractor with the Department of Public Works providing project management.
The new facility is expected to be completed in September 2009.
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14 April 2009
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