Ready to be wowed by our state-of-the-art auditorium!?
Deep beneath the Mitchell Library Reading Room is a spectacular 350-seat new venue.
The main entryway is a stunning glass-ceiling atrium outside the Governor Marie Bashir Reading Room. The flooring features the last known Wombeyan marble, which has been held in storage for over 20 years.
In this clip, watch as we work to:
⛏️ Remove of 1000m³ of sandstone
🔩 Add 93 tonnes of structural steel
🪵 Line the acoustic walls with 8723 individual timber slats
🔊 Install 19 speakers around the room (plus 6 subwoofers)
🎥 Fit a new 4k laser cinema projector
