La Trobe University’s Jenny Graves Building has been reimagined as a state-of-the-art facility for innovation, research and collaboration. Backed by the Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund (VHESIF), this major redevelopment delivers a modern, future-ready space that supports the University’s strategic vision.
Key upgrades include the creation of a high-tech Digital Innovation Hub, improved accessibility with new lifts and stairs, seismic strengthening, and comprehensive services infrastructure improvements. A striking new glass façade brings in natural light and transforms the building’s presence on campus.
The project also prioritised sustainability, with energy-efficient systems such as LED lighting, double-glazed windows, upgraded mechanical services, and the reuse of materials—all aligned with La Trobe’s net-zero targets.
This redevelopment demonstrates a successful integration of design, technology and sustainability, positioning the Jenny Graves Building as a leading-edge environment for the next generation of learners and innovators.
