The new Student Hub was identified in the Flinders University Strategic Plan 2012 - 2016 and became a priority project for the University and Vice Chancellor to create a centre point for student interaction and the provision of services.

In April 2013, Grieve Gillett Architects was engaged to undertake the concept development in conjunction with the Flinders University Building & Property Division.

Grieve Gillett Architects completed a feasibility study and subsequent concept design for the development of a Student Hub at Flinders University working with various consultants/stakeholders to formulate a brief for the prospective project and examine the existing risks and opportunities presented on the campus.

The project spanned 8 months and was presented as an extensive report which included proposed designs, design guidelines, spatial planning, construction sequencing and animated fly-throughs used as part of the approval and funding process.