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Next year's Centenary will mark a change in the history of Currie Hall when it will be re-named University Hall .

The old name will be retained with the existing administration and dining building known as Sir George Currie Hall.

Chris Massey, Director UWA Student Residences, said the University's decision to change the Hall's name represented a wonderful opportunity to strengthen links between the Hall and the University.

"The expansion is the most significant change in the history of the Hall since the 1960s and University Hall represents the next chapter in UWA 's student accommodation offering.

"We anticipate the new name will further build on the college community identity for students, staff and alumni."

The project is now 10 months into the construction program, due for completion early next year, with each of the three new buildings currently built to level three.

A key feature is a new landmark entrance, which will be accessible via the Mounts Bay Road/Stirling Highway pedestrian underpass.

Inspiration for the new entrance has been drawn from the colonnades and cloisters existing across campus as well as the Five Lamps of Knowledge, a mosaic representing five of the seven virtues of wisdom, with maidens holding lighted lamps, located above the Great Gates at Winthrop Hall.

The glazed tower entrance is a modern take on a lantern.

Director Campus Development Rowan Maclean said the team involved had been very focused on ensuring the design and architectural treatments were of a high quality.

"The entrance will enhance the connectivity between the colleges, the community and the University," she said.

"It will reflect the prominence of Winthrop Hall and create a modern yet identifiable relationship with the campus."

The new name, University Hall will be introduced in 2013, aligned with the centenary and the opening of the new student accommodation. You can watch construction time-lapse footage via the Campus Development and the Hall websites.

Published in UWA News , 20 August 2012