At the gateway to Melbourne Connect, the University of Melbourne’s innovation precinct, the $110 million Science Gallery Melbourne features over 3,500 sqm of immersive exhibition and learning spaces. Cultivates STEM engagement through creating a dynamic innovation ecosystem designed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange. that supports both cultural and commercial programming, it activates the university precinct.  

Supporting the University’s broader innovation ecosystem, Science Gallery Melbourne bridges scientific research and public engagement, offering contemporary STEM education through interdisciplinary programs and creating pathways for young people into STEM careers and higher education. 

Maytrix informed planning and delivered design documentation and procurement for the cafés, as well as multiple meeting, event, and function spaces across Science Gallery Melbourne and the Melbourne Connect Innovation Precinct. These spaces were designed for flexibility in both scale and operational model, enabling commercial operations to evolve alongside the gallery and precinct. Hospitality was embedded from the outset to activate the precinct, encourage collaboration, and deliver sustainable outcomes. 

• Email: projects@maytrixconsulting.group

• Location: The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010 Australia 

Melbourne Connect transforms the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus into a $425M innovation precinct connecting academia, research, industry and community. Scoped and documented retail and F&B facilities, defined the operating framework and managed procurement. The strategy enables day–night activation, sustaining collaboration, engagement and civic vibrancy.

A complex heritage project extends Australia’s oldest rowing club facility within a riverside parkland site. Scoped and analysed hospitality needs, developed the design brief, and led operator procurement to support multifunctional community use and financial sustainability.

Email: projects@maytrixconsulting.group 

Location: Melbourne VIC

Home to multiple leading clubs, the $6M Ernie Cropley Pavilion upgrade harnesses Maytrix’s strategy, design brief and procurement to balance stakeholder, community and MU Sport priorities for long-term sustainable operations.

Email: projects@maytrixconsulting.group

Location: Parkville VIC

A strategic revitalisation transforms Monash University’s ageing Staff Club into a vibrant campus retreat, introducing artisanal café, bar, lounge and meeting rooms that foster community and connection. Maytrix led a comprehensive functional review, defined fit-out requirements and managed a targeted procurement to appoint a specialist operator. The modernised facility anchors social interaction, supports informal collaboration and provides enhanced amenity for staff, researchers and alumni on the Clayton campus.
Image JCB Architects

• Email projects@maytrixconsulting.group 

• Location Collingwood VIC