BUILDING 3
CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY
ELLENGOWAN DR
CASUARINA NT 0810
PHOTOS: E FUSCALDO
ELLENGOWAN DR
CASUARINA NT 0810
PHOTOS: E FUSCALDO
Building 3 at Charles Darwin University’s Casuarina Campus was designed by John Andrews in 1974 as the theatre building for the then Darwin Community College, and remains a vibrant part of the campus’s cultural life.
Its bold form, thoughtful use of colour and expressive graphics exemplify early 1970s architectural style, which embraced diversity of expression and a more contextual approach to institutional buildings.
As a space dedicated to performance, dance and music, the theatre continues to support creative disciplines while anchoring student engagement and cultural programming in the university environment.
The building stands as a testament to the institution’s evolution and the role of expressive modernism in creating civic and educational architecture that goes beyond pure functionality.
Heritage Status: Not Listed.
Its bold form, thoughtful use of colour and expressive graphics exemplify early 1970s architectural style, which embraced diversity of expression and a more contextual approach to institutional buildings.
As a space dedicated to performance, dance and music, the theatre continues to support creative disciplines while anchoring student engagement and cultural programming in the university environment.
The building stands as a testament to the institution’s evolution and the role of expressive modernism in creating civic and educational architecture that goes beyond pure functionality.
Heritage Status: Not Listed.