MUSEUM OF OLD AND NEW ART

SCOPE OF WORKS

House of Kiefer is a major expansion of the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), designed to house founder David Walsh’s private library and significant works by German artist Anselm Kiefer. Designed by Fender Katsalidis Architects, the new wing connects to MONA’s subterranean museum via two tunnels, continuing the site’s distinctive underground architectural form.

Degree C was engaged to deliver the complete mechanical services installation, including central plant, heating and chilled water systems, air conditioning, specialist humidity control, and ventilation systems tailored to museum and library environments.

The project has been delivered in a highly dynamic construction setting, with design changes and variations occurring throughout the build, requiring flexibility and close coordination across disciplines.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Delivering mechanical services within a globally recognised cultural institution presented unique technical challenges. Key achievements include installation of a high-reliability central plant, precise environmental control for sensitive spaces, and integration of services within MONA’s underground structure.

Due to confidentiality requirements, photography has been restricted during construction. Project imagery will be made available following completion.

Central Plant & Hydronic Systems

Heating and chilled water are generated by two chillers located within the Level 1 Mechanical Plant Room and distributed via insulated copper pipework. The system includes dedicated heating and chilled water storage tanks, circulating pumps, expansion vessels, dosing equipment, and automatic refill units.

Air Conditioning & Ventilation

Conditioned air is delivered throughout the facility via a combination of air handling units and fan coil units serving the library, multipurpose spaces, lounges, tunnel lobbies, and basement areas. Systems incorporate filtration, humidity control where required, and tempered outside air to support occupant comfort and asset protection.

Dedicated exhaust systems serve specialist spaces, including high-level extraction for exhibition areas, roof-level discharge for architectural features, and discreet toilet exhaust systems.

OUTCOME

House of Kiefer is a technically complex and architecturally significant expansion of MONA. Degree C’s mechanical team is delivering a robust, high-performance solution designed to support sensitive collections, occupant comfort, and long-term reliability.

On completion, the project will further demonstrate Degree C’s capability to deliver sophisticated mechanical services within high-profile cultural and underground environments.

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