Monash Velos Accelerator opens in Melbourne’s medical research precinct

Victoria’s first dedicated cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic disease research facility has opened in Melbourne’s Monash Technology Precinct, transforming innovative medical ideas into reality.

Located on the traditional lands of the Boonwurrung/​Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, the Monash Velos Accelerator deliberately contrasts the Victorian Heart Hospital opposite while connecting to the existing Monash Biomedical Imaging building. This integration creates a cohesive research environment where clinicians, researchers and industry partners can collaborate as teams grow from developing early-stage concepts to full scale commercial outcomes.

The workplace is designed around connected neighbourhoods that balance openness with privacy. Shared spaces along central pathways encourage collaboration and chance connections, while private project rooms offer secure environments for industry partners and growing start-ups. Flexible workspaces are designed to adapt as teams evolve, with boardroom and training facilities that scale from small meeting rooms to larger workshops. 

With an expressed second-level volume, the building combines precast concrete with glass reinforced concrete (GRC) elements that frame a glazed aluminium curtain wall, creating a façade designed for both performance and expression. Sculpted vertical aluminium sunshades temper Melbourne’s afternoon sun, while large windows connect the interiors with the surrounding mature trees and landscape.