One of Australia’s largest architectural practices has been appointed as principal Design Consultant for the National Life Sciences Hub planned for Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga. BVN Architecture has been selected by the University for the $41.67 million dollar project. In the Federal Budget in May 2009, the Commonwealth announced $34 million in new funding for CSU for the construction of the National Life Sciences Hub. CSU is contributing a further $7.67 million towards the project. The new facility will include a Learning and Teaching Laboratory Complex, Research Laboratories, Glasshouse Complex and Controlled-Environment Facilities, Field Laboratory, and support and office facilities. “BVN Architecture was appointed to the project after a significant tender process that attracted more than 20 high quality submissions,” said Mr Stephen Butt, the Executive Director of the Division of Facilities Management at CSU. “With a strong history in tertiary education construction projects, BVN Architecture has a firm understanding of laboratory design and construction as well as the design considerations for university teaching environments.” Read more about the National Life Sciences Hub here.