New cultural and events precinct opens at Canberra's Australian National University

A new cultural and events precinct has opened in the heart of the Australian National University’s campus in the ACT.

The versatile spaces within the precinct, known as Kambri, include a large multipurpose space with 500 retractable seats, a smaller multipurpose space with 220 retractable seats, a 300 capacity cinema, drama theatre with 150 seats, lobby bar and aMBUSH Gallery’s newest exhibition space, complete with a large outdoor balcony.

The buildings also contain kitchen facilities, with Kambri’s catering overseen by Sammy and Bella, sisters who first rose to fame as the winners of ‘My Kitchen Rules’ in 2011.

In addition to the Culture and Events buildings, the six-floor Marie Raey Teaching Centre building offers a multitude of rooms and cutting-edge technology for programming opportunities outside of University teaching hours.

This includes the top level ‘Superfloor’ with high ceilings, uninterrupted views across Canberra, an outdoor balcony, and a flexible collaborative environment holding up to 300 people.

For those wanting a dynamic non-traditional space, there is an amphitheatre with tiered seating adjacent to Sullivans Creek, as well as a range of other hireable outdoor options including University Avenue, The Lane, and The Lawn that can be utilised.