UNSW Sydney has received State Significant Development (SSD) approval for a new 12-storey Education Building (G25).
Located on the eastern side of the Kensington campus, the 12-storey G25 building will deliver over 20,000 square metres of purpose-built teaching, learning, and research spaces.
It will also accommodate research and clinical facilities for the UNSW School of Psychology. Construction is now underway and is scheduled for completion in 2028.
UNSW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Attila Brungs said the approval reinforces the University’s dedication to designing environments that inspire academic excellence and student success.
“The new G25 building is an investment in people – in our students, our educators and future generations,” Prof. Brungs said.
“By expanding our teaching capacity and creating inclusive, future-ready learning spaces, we are strengthening our ability to deliver accessible education that empowers students with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make a positive impact in the world.”
Designed to support contemporary learning modes, G25 will feature flexible classrooms, three large double-height teaching venues, informal study zones, and neurodiversity-friendly spaces that foster inclusion.
Landscaped terraces and a new café will complement these facilities, creating a welcoming environment for collaboration and community engagement.
Sustainability is at the core of G25’s design, with features focused on energy efficiency and active transport.
The building will include new bicycle parking and end-of-trip facilities, encouraging staff and students to choose greener commuting options.
Upgraded landscaping, mature tree planting, and expanded public spaces will enhance biodiversity and improve accessibility.
A significant upgrade to the Gate 11 precinct will create a new pedestrian-friendly campus entrance, with a plaza, improved walkways and stronger links to the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct.
The project is part of UNSW’s broader Campus Development Plan, a long-term initiative reshaping learning, research, and student life across the campus.
UNSW has partnered with leading Australian firms, including Architectus, FDC, Arup, Capital Insight, Yerrabingin and Colliers Urban Planning to deliver the project, ensuring a balance of architectural innovation, sustainability, and community benefit at the heart of the University’s next generation of learning spaces.
