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Welcome to the New Academic Street (NAS) Precinct 4 Swanston Library 26 About this guide 5 Swanston Library Meeting and Project Rooms 27 Swanston Library Study Spaces 28 Precinct Maps 6 Level 2 7 NAS Retail Activation District 28 Level 3 7 RAD POD Pop-Up Spaces 29 Level 4 8 Pop-Up Space 1 29 Level 5 8 Pop-Up Space 2 29 Level 6 9 Pop-Up Space 3 29 Level 7 9 Pop-Up Space 4 29 Bookable Spaces 10 Retail Tenants – Level 2 30 Boost Juice 30 Access 12 Little Bang Espresso 30 — Opening hours 12 Retail Tenants – Level 3 31 Disabled access 12 Australian Co-op Bookstore 31 Lifts and escalators 12 Commonwealth Bank 31 Deliveries 12 RUSU Realfoods Cafe 32 Student Spaces 13 Retail Tenants – Level 4 32 Contents Australian Film Institute (AFI) Archives 14 Food Retail 32 Campus Store 14 Food Retail 33 Experience Design Centre (XDC) 15 Standing Room Coffee 33 Innovative Design Showcase (IDS) 15 Streat 34 Job Shop 16 Holy Guacamole 34 Maker Space 16 Food Retail 35 RMIT Connect 17 Food Retail 36 RUSU Activity Space 17 Food Retail 36 RUSU Central 18 Food Retail 36 Compass Drop In 18 Student Portals 19 Retail Tenants – Level 7 37 Coffee Cart 37 Media Precinct 20 Black Box Multimedia Space 21 Sustainability and Outdoor Spaces 38 Media Portal 21 Sustainability in NAS 39 Media Shop Front 22 Garden Building 40 RMIT @ Work 22 Rooftop Garden Terraces 40 Media Precinct Tech Office 23 Bowen Terrace 41 Media and Communication Sustainability Showcase 41 Teaching Spaces 23 TV Studios 24 Amenities and Facilities 42 TV Studio A 24 Security 43 TV Studio B 24 TV Studio C 25 Information Technology Services (ITS) 44 TV Studio D 25 ITS Support 44 TV Studio Control Rooms 25 Useful Contacts and Services 44
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— — Welcome to the About this New Academic Street guide (NAS) Precinct This guide’s purpose is to provide information about the NAS We took four ageing buildings in the heart of the City campus on Swanston Street and Precinct’s day-to-day operation. created an exciting, mixed-use environment, incorporating learning and social spaces. Useful links within the document World-class teaching facilities sit The New Academic Street will also You have continued to deliver world- provide efficient and up-to-date alongside spaces where our students give RMIT students the opportunity class education programs while information from Property can relax, eat and even showcase their to gain experience running a business the City campus has been transformed work to the public. inside our Retail Activation District and your efforts are greatly Services, Information Technology (RAD) through Pop-Up Shop spaces appreciated. Thanks also to all of our Services, Events and other RMIT Formed in collaboration with students, designed to allow students to students who have endured more than University resources. staff and alumni, the NAS Project showcase and sell their wares. The 12 months of construction with the shows what’s possible when we new food and beverage and retail knowledge that the NAS Project will The Guide can also assist with information about: harness our collective talents and precinct will also feature an appealing allow RMIT to provide an improved passion: RMIT-trained architects –– Available meeting and event spaces mix of reasonably priced food outlets transformative student experience – created spaces that will inspire and retail shops. getting them ready for life and work –– Room booking processes and engage; during construction with improved facilities, connections –– Emergency and security procedures our current photography students There will be more than 13,000 square and spaces. captured every stage of the process metres of new Library, Media Precinct, –– Retail and catering in stunning detail; architecture and open-air terraces and balconies, So make sure you make the most –– Facility management practices, security and interior design students envisaged their mixed retail and 2800 student seats of the new spaces, the light, the waste processes very own ‘Maker Space’; computer being handed back to students in connection to the city and new food –– A healthy work environment science students coded an app to early 2017. I am thrilled with what we and beverage options as they become showcase the new spaces; and have achieved so far and am looking available in early 2017. scores of students from fields as forward to what’s yet to come when Professor Peter Coloe diverse as engineering, advertising and the final stage – including new Student Pro Vice-Chancellor Science, media contributed through the Work Spaces, the Garden Building and new Engineering and Health Integrated Learning (WIL) programs Retail Spaces in Building 14 – opening and Vice-President run throughout. later in the year. I am confident that we are creating spaces where students The result is an exciting environment and staff alike will come to learn, that will enhance the student collaborate and socialise. experience, promote interaction with the wider community and help Thanks to so many staff members contribute to urban sustainability who have been resilient, flexible and within the City of Melbourne. when required extremely tolerant while construction works have been under way.
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— Bookable Space Information
Space Location Capacity Furniture Booking Comments Space Location Capacity Furniture Booking Comments and equipment and equipment
Library Meeting / 10.05-06 4-10 Desks, chairs, AV Bookit These rooms are only Student activity 10.03.62 30 seated venues@rmit. Future home of Youth Project Rooms available to students space C 60 standing edu.au Media Collective for bookings Experience Design 10.04.74 Workshop style tables [email protected] Only to be used for Level 6 Library 10.06.63/64 50 seated Flexible tables and chairs. library.swanston Can book combined Centre (XDC) and chairs, fully integrated initiatives that align Megaflex per room Full AV inc projector @rmit.edu.au or separately booked IT and AV, white boards with the vision of the and screens and flip charts space to improve student experience Level 4 Library 08.04.11 / Room 1: 100 Flexible tables and chairs. library.swanston Can book combined Megaflex 12 / 13 Room 2: 30 Full AV inc projector @rmit.edu.au or separately booked Student Corner 14.04.144 Small kitchenette, venues@rmit. Only available Room 3: 30 and screens microwaves, edu.au after hours relaxed seating Retail Market 12.04.94 100 standing Cafe style tables venues@rmit. only available and chairs edu.au after hours L2 Student 14.02 Small kitchenette, venues@rmit. Only available Kitchen microwaves, lounge style edu.au after hours Innovation Design 12.04.108 50 standing Meeting style tables, venues@rmit. tables and chairs Showcase (IDS) 30 seated chairs, stools, full AV edu.au Casey Terrace 10.07 100 standing Open plan roof garden, venues@rmit. Only available after Media Portal 14.02.131 200 standing Full AV inc internal / Nas.studios@ limited seating edu.au hours. No power external broadcasting, rmit.edu.au available stools Gillespie Terrace 12.07 Fixed bench style tables venues@rmit. Only available after Student Portals 10.07-13 Varies Varies per portal. Cafe venues@rmit. Only available and chairs, roof garden edu.au hours. No power per portal style tables and chairs edu.au after hours available approx. 150 on L7 Swanston St 10.4,5,6 30 standing / Outdoor space venues@rmit. Only available in green Balconies level overlooking street edu.au after hours portal (L10) and red Swanston St 12.4,5,6 30 standing / Outdoor space venues@rmit. Only available portal (L7) Balconies level overlooking street edu.au after hours Student activity 12.03.97 100 seated Chairs, interactive venues@rmit. Primarily for use Bowen st n/a 400 standing Outdoor main venues@rmit. space A 150 standing whiteboard, projector, edu.au of student forums campus thoroughfare edu.au screen and full AV and information sessions All other NAS n/a varies venues@rmit. laneways edu.au Student activity 10.03.63 60 seated Chairs, interactive [email protected]. Can be split into space B (RUSU) 100 standing whiteboard, projector, au 2 spaces Garden building 10.,5,6,7 50 seated Levels 5 & 6 flexible venues@rmit. Level 7 is open air. screen and full AV, small 100 standing meeting style tables and edu.au Balcony doors on kitchenette chairs. Level 7 bar and levels 5 & 6 can be café tables, 2 BBQs and opened to create outdoor kitchen indoor / outdoor space
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Opening hours Lifts and escalators Student The NAS Precinct is open for general access from: Eight new escalators have been installed in Buildings 10 Monday–Friday 7am–10pm from Levels 2 to 7. These are a key part of the NAS vertical Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10am – 10pm transport strategy allowing the smooth movement of pedestrians through the precinct. Staff and students are Some areas such as the Swanston Library are open until encouraged to use the escalators rather than lifts to access midnight. Spaces the lower floors of the buildings as it is significantly faster. For any access outside of opening hours, staff and students will require after-hours access on their swipe cards. Please contact security on 9925 3895 or at security reception in Building 5 for after-hours access. Deliveries General mail and deliveries are to be addressed to: Disabled access RMIT Central Mailroom, Building 66, 15-21 Earl Street, Student Spaces are located across the Students can also use empty teaching All NAS entrances are wheelchair accessible. Carlton VIC 3053. precinct and provide areas for students spaces when they’re not timetabled. All All buildings are fully DDA compliant. Refer to the Equitable If the item is over 16kgs, you will need to collect it from to eat, socialise, study or just hang out. spaces are fitted with a fixed computer, Learning Services webpage for all information regarding the Mailroom or raise a work order via maintenance.rmit. These are comprised of both indoor projection facilities and a presenter’s DDA access and services. edu.au and have Allied Pickfords deliver the item to its final and outdoor areas with plenty of tables desk. To see which rooms are available destination. and seating. Larger areas – such as visit Roomfinder: Please refer to the Mobility Map for more information. the Student Corner on the corner of RMIT Central Mailroom hours are between 7am and 5pm https://roomfinder.rmit.edu.au Hearing augmentation (sound loops) can be requested Swanston and Franklin Streets – are Monday to Friday. through ELU and can be used in meeting and teaching equipped with a kitchenette and Student clubs and societies can book spaces in the precinct. For deliveries requiring service tunnel access when Building microwaves for student usage. space for their meetings and events by 66 is not applicable, please contact the Property Services contacting: Student meeting rooms are available service desk. for collaborative or individual learning, [email protected] Call +61 3 9925 3630 or check rmit.edu.au/ and are reserved through BookIt: All NAS spaces (including outdoor propertyservices/mailservices for more iinformation. https://bookit.rmit.edu.au gardens and terraces) are optimised for wireless computing. Students can use their mobile computing devices to access MyDesktop, which provides access to the internet and printers. Additionally the precinct has been fitted with 1200 USB ports to charge devices.
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Australian Film Institute (AFI) Archives Campus Store Experience Design Centre (XDC) Innovative Design Showcase (IDS)
Room 8.6.10 Rooms 12.4.115 Room 10.04.72 and 10.04.74 Room 12.4.108 The AFI archives provide staff and students with access The Campus Store sells a wide range of RMIT-branded The Experience Design Centre is a brand new destination The Innovative Design Showcase (IDS) is a multipurpose to around 8000 books, 10,000 magazines and 33,000 merchandise for students to buy. Located in Building 12, for student and industry insight, innovation, co-design and space which can be used for a range of RMIT student clipping files. Level 4, the store contributes to the student experience, testing.This unique space combines immersive technologies, work showcases. The area is technologically rich; with supporting students throughout their education and trained facilitators and service designers using business AV systems, automated dropdown screens, high-quality Some of the AFI collection is on display at RMIT, although facilitating alumni with lifelong engagement with the RMIT improvement and innovation methodologies to solve projectors and flexible stage lighting. IDS is object led and the majority of the collection is housed off-site. community. Drop into the Campus Store for t-shirts, customer and business problems. is suited to the use of mobile technologies and physical The room is flexible and can accommodate seating for hoodies, gifts and course equipment. objects associated with RMIT research and teaching. Underpinned by RMIT’s strategic objective to prepare 12–25 students plus teachers. students for life and work, the XDC hosts workshops and The adaptability of the space allows furniture and display It is equipped with basic AV equipment as well as the Opening hours: showcases projects to design, build and test insights and elements to be packed away and concealed when not equipment specifically for viewing/using the collection: solutions for academics and industry. in use. IDS can operate under a ‘Lounge Mode’, a couple Monday – Friday: 11am – 4pm of event modes and a ‘Display Mode’. –– 1 x photocopier The space can be used for workshops, from problem definition and co-creation through to testing and storytelling, –– 2 x staff computers and workstations For more information: for students, staff and industry. For more information and booking: –– 2 x student computers @ standing desks [email protected] [email protected] –– Access to a microfilm machine + computer 9925 9879 campusstore.rmit.edu.au/ Features: Opening hours: Nureva - https://www.nureva.com/span-system Monday: 10.30am – Midday and 1.30pm – 4.30pm Video conferencing screen Tuesday: 10.30am – 4.30pm 5 x projectors (incl Nureva) Wednesday: Midday – 6pm 5x foldable rectangular tables Thursday: 10.30am – 4.30pm 2 x round table Friday: 10.30am – Midday and 1.30pm – 4.30pm 40 stackable chairs Conversion nook (2 half-circle sofas) By appointment only outside these times Oculus Rift headset + VR Stand + Screen 3 x whiteboards For more information contact: Butchers paper (sticky) [email protected] 9925 2829 For more information and booking: [email protected]
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Job Shop Maker Space RMIT Connect RUSU Activity Space
Room 10.4.70 Building 14, Level 3 Building 10, Levels 4 and 5 Room 10.3.63 The Job Shop is a drop-in space, staffed by students (Peer As part of their course work, students from the Bachelor of RMIT Connect is the central location for students to The RUSU Activity Space provides an area for students and Career Assistants) who are trained to introduce their peers to Interior Design, Associate Degree Interior Decoration and access practical face-to-face advice on all aspects of student clubs to hold events and other activities. This space RMIT’s Careers and Employability service. It’s open five days Design and Diploma Interior Decoration and Design were administration and support. This includes global mobility, can be booked for both day and evening events and student a week and all students are welcome to come along. invited to engage in a design competition aimed at providing timetabling, the Equitable Learning Services, counselling activities. If necessary the space can be divided into two the New Academic Street with a purpose-built “Maker and accommodation. Refer to the website for the full list of smaller spaces. Students can access employer and graduate program Space” within the precinct. services. Students are encouraged to book an appointment information, find out about (and sign up to) our many career The space features AV capability, a kitchenette with sink, remotely (via text or the webpage) to reduce time spent development programs and events and meet industry and This unique opportunity gave students design influence on running cold/hot water, fridges and microwaves. waiting in RMIT Connect. Additionally, eight self-serve kiosks recruiters. A great service at Job Shop is the free, on-the- the NAS project and exposed them to industry experts from are available for student use. The area also provides seating Maximum Capacity: 90 (standing) or 60 (seated) spot resume reviews we offer to student drop-ins. Drop-in Lyons architecture and Schiavello interiors. and workspaces for individual and group study. career consultant sessions are also held on a daily basis. Eleven designs were shortlisted from the applications and RMIT Connect can be booked for student events, groups For more information and bookings contact: We recommend Job Shop as the first stop for students who the top five were invited to pitch to a panel made up of and clubs after 6pm during semester and for University have any kind of career or experience-related questions. industry professionals and experts. http://www.rusu.rmit.edu.au events and conferences outside of semester. [email protected] The winner, Keira Kailun Wu, is completing a summer 9925 5004 Opening hours: internship with Lyons architecture firm and finalising the Opening Hours: design. The space is scheduled to be finished around Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm August. RMIT Connect is staffed: Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 5.30pm For more information refer to: Students are welcome to use the space at all other general http://www1.rmit.edu.au/Library/ open times.
For more information refer to: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/connect
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RUSU Central Information Counter Compass Drop In Centre Student Portals
Room: 12.4.114 Room: 12.4.114 Building 12 Levels 7–13 RUSU Central is the go-to point for all information about RUSU, Compass is a welfare drop-in space where students can The student portals, open for use by all RMIT students, RUSU Events and Activities and RUSU membership sales. go for information, referral and advice about any issue they provide over 400 modular, multifunction spaces where As well as providing students with information, staff at the may be experiencing. Compass is staffed by highly trained students can collaborate, study, hang out and enjoy life on RUSU Information Counter can help students with (or make student volunteers who provide ‘peer to peer’ support- and campus. Each of the four levels has its own unique look and appointments for) additional RUSU services such as student there is always a qualified social worker on site to assist. feel, designed with consideration for students’ wants and rights, student representation, RUSU Clubs and volunteering. Compass can refer to onsite support services and also needs. The newest portal on levels 7-8 has multi-use seating services within the community. and features chairs, tables and relaxed lounge areas. The level 9-10 portal, features a number of smaller booth-like Opening hours: Students can come in for a chat, referral or just to pick up spaces for quieter collaboration and study. The 10-11 level information. This space includes the ‘Compass Cupboard’ Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm portal features comforable, relaxed seating inspired by the which is a free food bank (packaged foods) for RMIT grassy slope across the street in front of the State Library – a students. Compass drop-in centre will be open to students student favourite in the warmer months. The top portal in For more information contact: after hours to hang out in and access printed information level 13 has large tables and workspaces for collaborative about services. http://www.rusu.rmit.edu.au and design tasks. [email protected] Multiple interconnected stairs connect Levels 7 to 13 and 9925 5004 Opening hours: the spaces link to terraces over Bowen Street and the Compass drop-in is staffed: Garden Building outside Building 8. A full-length glass Monday – Thursday: 10am – 4pm façade opens up to the rooftops with views of the CBD’s fringe, and the Exhibition Buildings in Carlton.
For more information contact: For event bookings contact: http://www.rusu.rmit.edu.au/compass [email protected] [email protected] 9925 3707
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The new Media Precinct is home to The precinct provides an additional Room: 12.02.84 Room: 14.02.131 multiple world-class spaces. The ‘tech store’ for the School of Media precinct spans levels 2 and 3 of and Communication cohort where This flexible space is primarily for Media and Communication Located on the corner of Swanston and Franklin Streets, Buildings 10, 12 and 14, providing production equipment will be available digital programs and research students to create and the Media Portal is the Media Precinct’s main public-facing new teaching and learning facilities for students to borrow. The various showcase their works – encompassing everything from entrance. This space provides an opportunity for Media for the Media and Communication media spaces are linked through the interactive artworks to virtual and augmented reality and Communication students to showcase their work to community. These facilities and spaces Media Street. Extensive use of 48-core projects – and as a test-bed and showcase of emerging the public. The Media Portal is equipped with digital media utilise cutting-edge technology and fibre optic cabling – between TV technologies. presentation technologies and can be used as a venue allow students and teachers to interact, Studios, control rooms and at strategic for outside broadcast (OB) events happening across the Other cohorts are welcome to use the space when it is not collaborate, create and showcase their points along the Media Street and precinct – with the ability to screen these events to both being used by the School of Media and Communication. work through projects and events. surrounds – allows absolute flexibility; RMIT University and public audiences. Media Portal OBs The room features double height space, flexible raised Included in the precinct are four state- enabling broadcasts to be conducted could include fashion shows, art events, performances, computer flooring, motorised lighting grid, 4K PTZ camera of-the-art TV Studios and control from nearly anywhere within the Media exhibitions and other live events. and full connectivity with the rest of the precinct. It has an rooms as well as a versatile ‘Black Box’ Precinct. The TV Studios are equipped approximate usable space of 98 square metres. that doubles as a fifth studio, research with the latest technology and or exhibition space – all of which allow equipment including native 4K UHD Special Booking Conditions: Lead time required for OBs, booking preference will be given to the Media and Media and Communication students acquisition camera chains in Studios A Maximum Capacity: 50 to collaborate and work with students and B, motorised lighting grids, native Communication cohort. Special Booking Conditions: Booking preference will be from other cohorts and from around 4K EVS and virtual set technologies. Features: Media presentation technologies, full connectivity given to the Media and Communication digital programs the globe. to TV control rooms for broadcasting events. 3x3 video wall The area is open extended hours with (Dr Adam Nash), to be administered via Media and - is programmed by RMIT digital signage. dedicated staff to assist with set-up Communication – there is limited availability for other users. and technical difficulties. Bookings Contact: For more information about the For more information contact: Media Precinct and features contact: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Media Shop Front RMIT @ Work Media Precinct Tech Office Media and Communication Teaching Spaces
Media Street Building 10 Room: 12.02.95 10.02.59 The Media Shop Front is a facade available for media This space is home of the RMIT/ABC Fact Check Unit, a The Media Precinct Tech Office comprises a number of Rooms 12.2.93 and 10.2.57 students to dress and use as a faux shop entrance. The new strategic partnership with the School of Media and essential facilities for Media and Communication technical There are two teaching spaces in the Media Precinct. space is changeable and dynamic – catering to student and Communication. This is the Fact Check Unit’s permanent staff and students. Located within the Media Precinct Tech Both are fitted with innovative presentation technologies, course needs. This space can be incorporated into student home. Find out more at http://www.abc.net.au/news/ Office are: extensive connectivity and specialised furniture – to support productions, allowing for a controlled environment to be factcheck/ –– A Media and Communication equipment loan store a variety of teaching modes. dressed and subsequently used in their productions. where Media and Communication students can borrow equipment for use on projects, assignments and other For more information contact: class-related activities. All equipment must be booked and signed out in person. After-hours and overnight equipment [email protected] loans are also available –– Technical staff offices –– Prop store where props and sets for use by students within the TV Studios can be safely and securely stored –– Technical workshop space –– Loan equipment storage
Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 8pm
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TV Studios TV Studio Control Rooms The NAS Media Precinct comprises recorded for later broadcast, broadcast and Communication, where exact Each of the TV Studios has an accom- broadcast equipment. 48-core optic These spaces can be integrated four state-of-the-art TV Studios. live on channel 31 (for local audiences) requirements can then be determined: panying control room that, in addition fibre connects the entire precinct and with, and controlled from, any of the Each studio has its own control room and be streamed live to the internet. to controlling studio operations, allows allows signals to be routed digitally. control rooms and allow students to which connects back to the master for teaching current broadcast workflow do professional, broadcast quality OBs Due to the complexity of the facility For bookings and more information In addition, breakout spaces and satel- control room (MCR). The control and technology. All spaces link back from almost anywhere within the Media and the sensitivity of the equipment contact: lite connectivity plates for outside broad- rooms are flexible – they can be used to the Master Control Room (MCR) Precinct. involved, all bookings and enquiries for casts (OBs) are located in strategically in conjunction with any of the spaces [email protected] – which is a highly automated space the TV Studios and control rooms are placed locations along the length of the within the Media Precinct. All activities containing 8 x 45 RU equipment racks to be placed via the School of Media Media Street. in the studio have the potential to be that house the ‘guts’ of the associated
TV Studio A TV Studio B TV Studio C TV Studio D
TV Studio A: 10.02.74 TV Studio B: 12.02.88 TV Studio C: 12.02.91 TV Studio D: 12.02.93 Control Room A: 10.02.72 Control Room B: 12.02.87 Control Room C: 12.02.90 Control Room D: 12.02.92 TV Studio A is 168 square metres. It is used for teaching TV Studio B is 91 square metres. It’s used for teaching Studio C is 32 square metres, with the following features: Studio D has the same features as studio C – but without but is also available for WIL activities as well as student but, like Studio A, is also available for WIL activities and to the virtual studio. The studio’s features include: –– Full HD studio groups (such as RMITV) for the production of television student groups for production purposes. The TV Studio also –– Full HD content. The TV Studio has cutting-edge 4K UHD (Ultra- has Native 4K UHD acquisition. –– Zero Density Virtual Studio, including multi-view display, High Definition) native acquisition cameras and is a genuine Zero density ‘reality’ virtual set technology –– Camera tracking technology Studio B’s key features include: world-class facility. –– Camera tracking technology –– 3xHD camera chain –– 4.3 metres from floor to underside of lighting grid Studio A’s key features include: –– Lighting truss –– Lighting grid (double-height space) –– 3xHD camera chains Maximum Capacity: 25 –– 4.3 metres from floor to underside of lighting grid –– Motorised lighting grid (double height space) Maximum Capacity: 25 –– Up to 4x4K UHD camera chain Special Booking Conditions: All bookings are required to –– Acoustically isolated space be supported by Media and Communication technical staff –– 32-square-metre control room Special Booking Conditions: All bookings are required to –– Motorised Lighting grid be supported by Media and Communication technical staff for both set-up and operation. Maximum Capacity: 60; including audience seating which –– Up to 6x4K UHD camera chain for both set-up and operation. can be arranged on request –– 80-square-metre control room Special Booking Conditions: All bookings are required to –– “Green” (LED and fluorescent) lighting technologies be supported by Media and Communication technical staff Maximum Capacity: 80; including audience seating which for both set-up and operation. can be arranged on request Special Booking Conditions: All bookings are required to be supported by Media and Communication technical staff for both set-up and operation.
New Academic Street Operational Guide New Academic Street Operational Guide 25 26 — Swanston Library Meeting and Project Swanston Library Study Spaces Swanston Rooms Library The newly transformed Swanston research needs, and accessibility of all Buildings 8,10 and 12, Levels 5 and 6 Library is at the heart of the RMIT materials is a focus. City campus. Located in Buildings 8, Building 10, Levels 5 and 6 The study spaces located across levels 5 and 6 of Buildings Group study spaces and computers 10 and 12 across levels 5 and 6, this 8, 10 and 12 allow students to work together in a specially can be booked via the BookIt There are a total of 14 project and meeting rooms across first-class facility has been upgraded designed area. These spaces aren’t bookable, but feature webpage. levels 5 and 6 of Building 10. These rooms can be booked by and refurbished, and provides almost students using the Library’s BookIt webpage. many of the same technologies and features such as high twice the seating and 40 per cent All Library spaces will have regular -speed Wi-Fi, power outlets, USB charging and other These rooms feature computers, high-speed Wi-Fi, power more Library space. This space is a security patrols during opening hours. facilitative technologies. outlets, USB charging and other facilitative technologies. comfortable, secure and supportive The complete opening hours: are All Library spaces will have regular security patrols during learning environment. available on the Library webpage. All Library spaces will have regular security patrols during opening hours. The complete opening hours are available on opening hours. The complete opening hours: are available on Library staff are on hand to assist the Library webpage. the Library webpage. staff and students with using Library resources, services and facilities. For more information contact: For more information contact: The Study and Learning Centre Drop-in http://www1.rmit.edu.au/Library/ space is located within the Library on http://www1.rmit.edu.au/Library/ Ask a Librarian by email Level 5. Students can get free study Ask a Librarian by email 9925 2020 advice in a friendly environment. 9925 2020 The improved Library space is flexible, with zones of activity that facilitate extended opening hours for study. There is more room for students and staff to work – both individually and collaboratively – as well as access to computers, high speed Wi-Fi, power outlets, USB charging and other facilitative technologies. Digital and physical collections continue to be tailored to learning, teaching and
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Pop-Up Space 1 14.04.142 NAS Retail ‘POD 1’ is recommended for pop-up restaurant/café businesses, events and product launches. This space includes cold and dry storage facilities, full cooking facilities (burners, oven and deep fryer), dishwasher and refrigerated displays.
Activation Pop-Up Space 2 12.04.109 ‘POD 2’ is recommended for pop-up retail businesses or art RAD PODs are the Retail Activation District Providing installations. This is a smaller space with a quirky display, Opportunities for Development. The modular and flexible perfect for small items such as jewellery, accessories, crafts, District ‘Pop-Ups’ will provide students, alumni and industry sculpture, etc. partners with an opportunity to offer new products and services, with competitive price points, diversity and Pop-Up Space 3 sustainability at the forefront of the commercial approach. 12.04.93
For bookings applications contact: ‘POD 3’ is recommended for pop-up restaurant/café businesses, events and product launches. This space The new NAS Retail Activation District as well as welcoming environments [email protected] includes cold (cool room) and dry storage facilities, full (RAD) represents a fresh take on the designed to foster student interaction; cooking facilities (burners, oven and deep fryer), dishwasher food and beverage spaces typically the precinct sets a new standard in and refrigerated displays. found on university campuses. A student hospitality. boutique, cosmopolitan environment The RAD POD Pop-Up Shops on characterised by eclectic design; the Pop-Up Space 4 level 4 allow students and alumni precinct offers price-sensitive food to showcase and sell their wares. 12.04.92 options to suit a range of dietary Featuring two retail product spaces needs and tastes, essential goods ‘POD 4’ is recommended for pop-up retail businesses or plus two food and beverage spaces, and services, and a mix of formal and art installations. The space is well-suited to arts and crafts, budding retailers will have an informal seating areas. sculpture, accessories, some clothing, pre-packaged food opportunity to trial their concepts in a items (non-refrigerated), etc. Key to RMIT’s vision is a commitment prime CBD location without the financial to integrating our campuses with and administrative burdens associated the surrounding built environment with leasing a commercial space. as a means of contributing to urban The RAD POD Pop-Ups will come sustainability and the local culture – equipped with all the facilities needed and RAD delivers on all fronts. for the successful operation of a Situated between two bustling CBD retail enterprise, and will operate on laneways, the precinct is perfectly a rotating basis to ensure diversity positioned to maximise exposure to and ongoing engagement. pedestrian traffic and encourage the For more information and RAD POD intermingling of staff, students and pop-up shops bookings contact: members of the public. And with trading hours to suit user needs, [email protected]
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Retail Tenants – Level 2 Retail Tenants – Level 3
Boost Juice Little Bang Espresso Australian Co-op Bookstore Commonwealth Bank
Building 12, Level 2 (Swanston St) Building 12, Level 2 Building 8, Level 3 Building 8, Level 3 Boost Juice, the makers of smoothie and juice perfection, Little Bang Espresso is a mobile coffee cart company that The Co-op was founded by students in 1958. Today it is The Commonwealth Bank is Australia’s leading provider serve millions of Aussies around the country with their iconic provides its customers with that specialty coffee experience Australia’s largest member-owned retailer with over 2 million of integrated financial services. Offering a full range of green cups filled with fruit and veg deliciousness. at any location they desire. members. All profits are returned to members through services including retail, premium, business and institutional Boost are all about making healthy living easy. So naturally, In Melbourne, we are privileged to have world-class baristas discounts with up to 50% off textbooks and other products. banking, funds management, superannuation, insurance nutrition is a key component in developing the range of and small batch coffee roasters, who together have shaped The Co-op provides sponsorship and support for campus and investment, its vision is to excel at securing and smoothies and juices that sees Boost blending through 8 our city’s renowned café culture. It is the essence and spirit activities, including funding for the Indigenous Literacy enhancing the financial wellbeing of people, businesses million bananas, 4 million apples and 30 tonnes of spinach of this culture that Little Bang Espresso seeks to provide Foundation and AIME. and communities. every year. its customers with at every opportunity. With its stunning, Known for its educational, professional and learning handcrafted carts and devilishly charming baristas, Little resources, the Co-op also offers a huge range of tech Opening hours: Bang Espresso offers a boutique and intimate mobile coffee gear, games, software and travel accessories. Head in Opening hours: Day: XX.XXam – XX.XXpm experience which is perfect for any occasion. store or online to discover clothing and stationery specific Day: XX.XXam – XX.XXpm to RMIT University. Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 07.30am – 4.30pm Opening hours: Day: XX.XXam – XX.XXpm
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Retail Tenants – Level 3 Retail Tenants – Level 4 Retail Tenants – Level 4
RUSU Realfoods Cafe Food Retail Food Retailer Food Retail
Building 10, Level 3 Building 14, Level 4 Building 10, Level 4 Building 12, Level 4 RUSU Realfoods is a not-for-profit social enterprise run by More information coming soon More information coming soon More information coming soon. staff and student volunteers of the RMIT University Student Union (RUSU). They’re all about sustainability and providing Opening hours: Opening hours: Opening hours: healthy and delicious vegan and vegetarian organic food and drink options. Day: XX.XXam – XX.XXpm Day: XX.XXam – XX.XXpm Day: XX.XXam – XX.XXpm RUSU Realfoods provides a range of delicious hot and cold take away drinks, including barista-made Amelia Franklin coffee. Realfoods specialises in healthy hot meals (curries, stir-fries and soups) and yummy vegan salads – all made on site. Realfoods is also known for healthy wraps and range of vegan pies as well as muffins, cakes and slices. Catering (within RMIT City campus) is available by request.
Opening hours: Day: XX.XXam – XX.XXpm
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Streat Holy Guacamole Food Retail Food Retail
Garden Building Building 12, Level 4 Building 14, Level 4 Building 14, Level 4 STREAT is a not-for-profit social enterprise tackling the Holy Guacamole dares you to think of a cuisine packed More information coming soon More information coming soon problem of youth disadvantage and homelessness by using with more colours or more lime! They’ve got all the fresh five cafes, bakery, coffee roastery and catering businesses to herbs and spices with tender marinated meats. They offer Opening hours: Opening hours: provide highly supported training and employment pathways convenient and fun Mexican food that fill your plate with for people aged 16 to 25. vibrant colours, tantalizing flavours and healthy, delicious Day: XX.XXam – XX.XXpm Day: XX.XXam – XX.XXpm food. Look no further for delicious tacos, nachos, burritos, Since 2010 they have have served 1.5 million meals and quesadillas, fajitas, Mexican burgers, churros and chilli fries. coffees that have helped generate 52,000 hours of training We guarantee they’ve got the best guacamole on campus! for 520 young people. That’s a lot of lives changed through What about catering you ask? Holy Guacamole also offers the simple act of buying your daily coffee. catering for events to any location in RMIT!
Opening hours: Day: XX.XXam – XX.XXpm Opening hours: Day: XX.XXam – XX.XXpm
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Retail Tenants – Level 4 Retail Tenants – Level 7
Retail Retail Coffee Cart
Building 12, Level 4 Building 14, Level 4 Building 10, Level 7 More information coming soon More information coming soon More information coming soon
Opening hours: Opening hours: Opening hours: Day: XX.XXam – XX.XXpm Day: XX.XXam – XX.XXpm Day: XX.XXam – XX.XXpm
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— — Sustainability in NAS One of our core goals Climate Control Sustainability is one of our core goals at RMIT. We want By early August it is anticipated that the NAS project will to ensure that our campuses are vibrant, accessible and be complete, allowing for full control over thermal comfort innovative, and the NAS Project has been designed to across the entire precinct, via: deliver on these goals. The developments have been Sustainability • Enabling a sophisticated designed system to open/ designed to meet high standards of energy and water close entry points and windows according to change in efficiency, whilst reducing our carbon emissions and season, detected by wind and temperature censors encouraging responsible behaviours. • 14 different ways to enter and exit Building 10 and When it comes to setting sustainability benchmarks, 8, allowing for better control over the entrances that NAS will stand apart. The project will be one of the first deploy airlocks and Outdoor educational facilities to be rated under the Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Star Interiors (pilot) tool, and • Specific operation modes can be programmed we’re aiming for a 5-star rating. This ‘As-Built’ rating requires according to different seasons or weather scenarios. the project to evidence the sustainable attributes of interior NAS is broken up into separate “zones” each zone has fit-outs, ‘to create engaging and productive spaces with a different characteristics and temperature ranges. low environmental impact.’ Spaces Air conditioned spaces will have a thermal As well as offering seating and socialising areas in the many gardens, terraces and roof spaces, the precinct will give temperature band of 20 - 24 degrees. existing buildings a new lease of life and feature a raft of Mixed mode spaces will have a thermal sustainability features: mixed mode and natural ventilation, temperature band of 18 - 24 degrees. the use of low-impact materials, innovative construction Naturally ventilated spaces will be similar to techniques, the use of precinct energy connectivity, and outdoor ambient temperatures NAS is (literally) turning the RMIT the addition of a living laboratory. City campus green – with gardens Levels 2 and 3 will be completely air conditioned and scattered throughout and new levels of contained. There will be 3 large revolving doors to enter sustainability. Creating oases is central Building 8 and one sliding for mobility access, allowing a to the design scheme with new green For more information contact: path to the lifts/floors above. roof spaces that will help the city adapt [email protected] Level 4 RMIT Connect zone, Campus Store, Job Shop etc to climate change, enhance the urban http://www.rmit.edu.au/sustainability will be fully air conditioned and similar to an office building. It environment and create social spaces can be fully locked down and will be warm in winter and cool for staff and students. in summer. As well as providing seating Levels 5 and 6 will be 80% air conditioned spaces and 20% and socialising areas, the key mixed mode (air con and responsive doors). outdoor areas will include a raft of sustainability features.
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Garden Building Rooftop Garden Terraces Bowen Terrace Sustainability Space
Garden Building, outside Building 10 Buildings 10 and 12, Level 7 Bowen Street 10.4.61 Opening in mid-2017 The Garden Building, is characterised Two new roof terraces above Casey and Gillespie infill Bowen Terrace will be the new heart to the campus’s The Sustainability Space has been created and designed by its greenery. buildings are designed to provide different opportunities external spaces. It is comprised of a recycled Australian to highlight RMITs sustainability approach and programs. and environments for staff and student. timber-decked surface, bluestone paving and new street This curated space highlights not just features of the NAS The four-level, open-sided structure is designed for year- furnishings – including custom seating, bins, drinking Precinct, but broader student sustainability works and round use. A feeling of abundance is created by the The roof terrace above the Casey Building will be an active fountains and bike racks. Flora species selection addresses programs across the University. Groups across RMIT are landscaping strategy: planting colourful variety and ‘small and dynamic meeting space, composed of vibrantly planted the City of Melbourne’s Urban Forest Strategy, ensuring invited to showcase what they are doing in the sustainability edible plants’; working with available light levels and raised garden beds, continuous seating areas and sculpted resilient species that match the site’s conditions. area. Students and staff are encourage to use the space microclimates; and horticultural change as one moves up landforms. It reflects its architectural context, carrying the to showcase their work, hold meetings and events or the different levels of the structure. The rooftop terrace and design of Casey Building’s folded and louvered facades into The Terrace has been designed to allow for major events collaborate on projects. lower level balconies are oriented in different directions to the outdoor space. such as graduation and orientation – where large crowds will respond to light and view. be able to use the space unencumbered. The space will also This is a small Breakout space located in the hub and can The roof terrace above the Gillespie plaza will be a passive, be utilised for smaller events (such as student clubs or music be configured to suit requirements. The Garden Building is designed to be used all year round green environment. The landscape will be a textured field days) and day-to-day activities (such as dining, meeting, and utilises cutting edge eco-design. The structure is of evergreen plants such as low ferns and bamboos, learning, and studying). made from Glulam, a revolutionary cross-laminate timber complemented by flowering groundcover. Test garden beds For more information and bookings: construction that glues, laminates and presses sustainably- have been designed for students and researchers to test [email protected] sourced timber into beams that can be used instead of green roof designs and planting. http://www.rmit.edu.au/sustainability concrete or steel structural elements. For bookings contact: [email protected]
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— — Amenities and Facilities Security
Toilets Services Emergency building evacuation Toilets (including ambulant and gender neutral facilities) are RMIT Security is responsible for the security of all buildings procedures centrally located on all levels. on all RMIT campuses. The emergency evacuation system is as follow: There are 12 male, 13 female, 3 gender neutral and 12 For more details: www.rmit.edu.au/security accessible toilets in the NAS precinct, as well as 2 parenting Services include: Alert alarm (beep… BEEP…) rooms, and the Changing Places assisted chenge facility. –– Prepare to evacuate Refer to maps for locations. –– patrols throughout the building and surrounds –– locking and unlocking of rooms as required –– Turn off equipment –– provision of access cards for staff, students, –– Evacuate if there is immediate danger Bike Storage contractors and visitors There is currently no bike storage in the NAS precinct so –– monitoring of CCTV cameras Evacuate alarm (whoop… WHOOP…) we recommend using the bike hub in Building 51, which is –– responding to fire alarms –– Evacuate the building accessible via Cardigan Street and available to all staff and Student kitchen and microwaves –– investigating reported incidents, such as theft –– Follow the exit signs students. The bike hub features high-quality change and Student kitchens are located in the following areas: or damage to the building shower facilities. –– Do not use lifts or escalators (unless directed to do –– security at events on behalf of both internal and –– 14.4.144 – The corner of Swanston and Franklin Streets. so by wardens) The kitchen has microwaves and boiling/chilled water. external clients. –– Exit the building –– 14.2.131 – This room has 12 microwaves, boiling and –– Proceed to the assembly area (refer to Evacuation chilled water and vending machines SafeZone diagrams in corridors) –– There will be a small kitchen in the Building 10, Level 8 student portal SafeZone is a free app for all RMIT students and staff that connects directly to the Security team when help is needed Move on campus. The app makes it easier to contact Security –– Move people from danger to safety – if safe to do so Student kitchens can be booked for events outside of and helps response time, by sending specific details to the business hours and on school holidays via response team members. [email protected] Activate Download the free app: www.rmit.edu.au/security/safezone –– Close the door – if safe to do so
Emergency contacts Ring –– National emergencies – Fire, Police, Ambulance or State –– Ring Fire Brigade (0-000) or Security (Ext. 53333) Emergency Service: 000 from landline (if using a campus internal phone dial 0 for a line out) or 112 on mobile phone Attack –– RMIT Security 24/7: 53333 (if using a campus internal phone) or 9925 3333 (on external phone) –– Attack fire – if safe to do so –– State Emergency Service (SES) for storm or flooding emergencies: 132 500 (dial 0 first if on campus) Evacuate –– Poisons Information Centre: 131 126 (dial 0 first if –– Evacuate to a safe assembly area until emergency is over on campus) –– 106 TTY Emergency Service: If you are deaf or have a speech or hearing impairment call 106 for teletypewriters
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— — Information Technology Services (ITS) Useful Contacts and Services
ITS Support Parking Property Services ITS support is available for teaching, learning, research and [email protected] [email protected] administration activities. 9925 2111 http:/maintenance.rmit.edu.au Users can contact ITS in the following ways: Prayer Facilities 9925 8888 The City campus prayer room/ www.rmit.edu.au/its Security meditation space is in Building 46, [email protected] 11 Lygon Street, Carlton. [email protected] AV instructional charts are provided in teaching spaces and 9925 3895 To enter the City campus prayer room meeting rooms to set up AV equipment. Security at RMIT you will need security card access. Please fill out the Security Access Card The security Control Room (10.4.60) Request form. is operational 24/7 and guards are available to provide safe passage to nearest transport ( Bus, Train or Tram ) HR Assist upon request. HR assist 9925 0600 Timetabling [email protected] Requests or issues
Venues Venue Bookings
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