Key features of this new facility include: (pdf 102kb)

• Community/commercial/public interface (combining the inclusion of enterprise-related bodies whilst allowing separated accessibility, staff areas, professional development, galleries, auditorium and refectory
• General entrance areas serve as a meeting place for the majority of public interface activities (Atrium, reception counter, box office, food outlet, auditorium, gallery and media centre)
• Universal spaces across the entire floor space (open plan/flexible and adaptable for General Learning Area concept) that allow high-end use of electronic media
• Student Research Centre for all Academy students, quiet study, small group collaboration and further flexible spaces
• Specialised Visual Art and media rooms including a high end film and broadcasting studio
• Specialised theatre spaces including a high-end recording studio theatrette.

Technology

• The Academy infrastructure features cutting-edge technology to facilitate learning and provide enterprises, staff and students with the best possible opportunity to lead the market.
• The environment is hard-wired with wireless capabilities.
• After-hours access and "splitting" of access is delivered through smart card technologies.
• The entire Academy is set up to link all spaces internally and to receive and export large amounts of data externally.
• Usage of technology varies from formal space usage (fixed) to informal space usage (portable).