Western Australia
TRCB was commissioned as lead consultant by the Department of Education for the $50 million major rebuild of John Forrest Secondary College (JFSC).
The project, part of a state-wide initiative to upgrade secondary schools, modernised and expanded JFSC’s facilities while preserving its iconic character. Retaining mature trees and courtyard spaces was central to the endeavour, seamlessly blending new structures with the existing landscape. The redevelopment includes a new performing arts centre, cafeteria, gymnasium, and specialist teaching buildings.
Refurbishment and adaptive reuse of existing structures revitalised general teaching rooms, the library, and administrative spaces. Staged completion between 2022 and 2023 culminated in newly established facilities that seamlessly integrated with the campus’s layout.
Notably, the project incorporated three major artworks celebrating local indigenous culture, enhancing the educational experience for the College community. TRCB’s innovative design approach maximised refurbishment, ensuring JFSC’s continued legacy while meeting modern educational needs.
John Forrest Secondary College has undergone major redevelopments, replacing outdated buildings with modern, purpose-built facilities. TRCB has re-imagined and re-oriented the College, thoughtfully integrating new and old spaces to improve the learning environment.
New facilities include a Recreation Centre, Performing Arts Centre, Food Technology studios, Cafeteria, D&T hub, Library, and Student Wellbeing Hub. These state-of-the-art learning spaces will benefit current and future generations of students with opportunities to succeed beyond school life.
Our staff and students are thrilled to use the new spaces and begin the journey as a revitalised college community. Their resounding response to the redevelopment was “WOW”.
4LS, Landscape Consultant
Altura, Roof Safety
Arup, Fire Engineer
Ashbrook, Workshop Equipment
Ashton ASHE, Safety Health Environment
BEST, Electrical Consultant
DCWC, Quantity Surveyor
Full Circle Design Services, ESD Consultant
Gabriels Hearne Farrell Pty Ltd, Acoustic Consultant
Hewshott International, AV Consultant
Hospitality & Foodservice Consultants, Commercial Kitchen
Hydraulics Design Australia, Hydraulic Consultant
Kamsani Bin Salleh, Public Artist
Mark Datodi, Public Artist
Philip Chun, Building Certifier
SMWC, Mechanical Consultant
Successful Projects, Time Planning & Scheduling Specialists
Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec, Civil 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.
