Victoria
The refurbishment and additions to the heritage-listed Wesleyan Church at Albert Park Primary School by Searle x Waldron Architecture, aimed to maintain the heritage qualities of the church hall both internally and externally while enhancing its usability for the school. The project removed ad-hoc internal alterations from the 1980s to restore clarity to the original space and add amenities, teaching spaces, and additional functionality. The exterior amenities were designed to be recessive in scale and form while being carefully considered to complement the original church as an expressive addition. The design prioritized student experience and genuinely multi-use spaces and was completed on a constrained budget which necessitated the creative use of cost-effective materials. The project’s sensitive approach and economical budget resulted in a series of responsive and intimate additions that prioritize positive educational outcomes and generously replace old, inadequate facilities.
Hannah Zhu, Graduate of Architecture
Jack Murray, Graduate of Architecture
Jordan Jordan, Graduate of Architecture
Lisa Gerstman, Project Architect
Pearl Dempsey, Project Architect
Priscilla Finn, Design Architect
Acoustic Logic, Acoustic Consultant
Approval Systems, Building Surveyor
Before Compliance, Access Consultant
DDH Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyor
Michael Taylor Architecture & Heritage, Heritage Consultant
TJ Consulting, Services Consultant
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
