The new Law facility at Murdoch University has been designed to connect with the existing Business, Information Technology and Law Building (BITL), creating an exciting statement for the Law Faculty. The project incorporates an exhibition foyer, moot court, computer labs, teaching spaces, function rooms, administration and support areas.

The double height feature wall frames the main visitor approach to the building and forms the spine for the internal layout. The wall contains an internal foyer space, which provides both signage and exhibition opportunities. The ceiling and walls have been sculpted over the mezzanine level to access the northern aspect and wash natural light down into the foyer.

The moot court dominates the main approach path with visual interest achieved day and night with the articulation of the facade and utilisation of large glazed panels. The moot court plan was developed around the radial concept for courtrooms, ensuring that visual connections between judge, associates and jury are maintained throughout proceedings.

The integration of Environmentally Sustainable Design initiatives were critical to the success of the project. These initiatives were evaluated for their capital cost, payback period, energy savings and value to the project and included night purging and economy cycles throughout the building, air quality and temperature sensing coordinated with the levels of natural ventilation, as well as coordination with the campus chilled water facility for cooling the air.