The Tyerenotepanner; Panninher and Lettermairrener people of the Stoney Creek Nation
Tasmania
Cumulus Studio created a contemporary learning environment that allows for flexibility in how students learn, and how teachers teach. Incorporating two central learning courtyards, a library, dental clinic, multi-purpose hall, administration hub, and hosting up to 350 kindergarten to year six students, the new school alleviates the pressure on adjacent schools within the growing area, while giving significant consideration to welcoming, inclusive and connective spaces.
Each of the 14 General Learning Areas are connected by a central learning courtyard, into which each classroom is orientated for the promotion of visual and physical connectivity. The flexible interior design of the classrooms, which feature a series of operable walls, allows learning areas to adapt to traditional single-class teaching environments or open co-teaching spaces, as well as being adaptable to future changes in education styles.
Commendation for Educational Architecture
Ranging a sequence of learning spaces in a continuous looping configuration around a restorative native landscape by SBLA Studio, Legana Primary School achieves shelter, connection, and playfulness. Inventive ‘mountains’ and ‘caves’ give overlook and retreat; artful window placements catch light; operable walls bring classes together. Semi-outdoor spaces, such as the continuous covered walkway and high-canopied outdoor sports room, provide social thresholds and spaces of delay and transition. The result is an engaging, joyful place for children, teachers, and community.
Commendation for Educational Architecture
Ranging a sequence of learning spaces in a continuous looping configuration around a restorative native landscape by SBLA Studio, Legana Primary School achieves shelter, connection, and playfulness. Inventive ‘mountains’ and ‘caves’ give overlook and retreat; artful window placements catch light; operable walls bring classes together. Semi-outdoor spaces, such as the continuous covered walkway and high-canopied outdoor sports room, provide social thresholds and spaces of delay and transition. The result is an engaging, joyful place for children, teachers, and community.
In approaching the design of Legana Primary School, we worked closely with Cumulus Studio to create a space that allowed teaching and learning to be aligned with modern pedagogy. We especially appreciated the collaborative manner in which Cumulus Studio approached our working relationship, often scrutinising our communicated requirements before rearticulating them in practical ways, allowing everyone to engage and understand how the spaces would work together. The result is a new school that has become a true local hub for students, teachers, families and community users alike.
Todd Henderson, Design Architect
Matt Reynolds, Architect – Previous Project Lead (Design and Documentation)
Kate Gooch, Architect – Project Lead (Documentation)
Tara Broun, Architect – Project Lead (Construction)
Claudia Reinhardt, Interior Designer
Josh Fair, Architectural Technician
Jess Murphy, Graduate of Architecture
Kylie Harvey, Graduate of Architecture
Claire Austin, Architect – Project/QA Reviewer
SBLA Studio, Landscape Consultant
Verto, Civil Consultant
Verto, Fire Engineer
Collective Consulting, Structural Engineer
WT Partnership, Quantity Surveyor
Pitt & Sherry, Building Surveyor
Metrics Group, Accessibility Consultant
Design Intent, Educational Architect
Hubble Traffice, Traffic Engineer
6ty, Town Planner
RMCG, Bushfire Consultant
Radian Surveying, Land Surveyor
SAFYRE Consulting, Fire Safety Engineer
Great Scott Design, Signage / Wayfinding Consultant
Aware365, Safety in Design
NVC, Acoustic Consultant