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Channel 7 Studios

The Network 7 Studio is a fully functional broadcasting studio which is situated on one of South Australia’s most active intersections. Hames Sharley’s involvement in the new Network 7 Studio on Port Rd, Hindmarsh realized the integration for new media technologies into modern architecture. This dynamic combination of a heavy traffic environment and high end multimedia technology required considerable caution when considering all aspects of the project including Architecture and the integration of Structure and Services. This was to give the studio both the presence of a gateway building whilst also producing a studio with the acoustic and structural isolation needed for picture and sound quality of broadcasting standard. The base building and internal fit-out designs are delivered with a strong focus on Network 7’s corporate branding. Red is juxtaposed to brown, charcoal and silver to create a dynamic workplace.  Externally the building is in a prominent urban environment with the communication tower, satellite dish and rotated studio anchoring the site.

The Network Seven Studio is an exemplar for technological resource consolidation. It breaks the old model of real time media production as requiring vast amounts of space for efficient operations. Network 7 is a housed set of intricate systems resulting in an elegant and positive working environment.