NSW
Newcastle
The ALC project seeks to motivate, inspire and equip students to create, explore and engage in the vision of their future healthy self. Investing in the school community, this keystone project allows students and staff to learn, play and activate senses together.
SHAC’s holistic masterplan process revitalised this suburban campus. Transparency through the building is a critical element employed, promoting connection of the school population and surrounding community to the activity within the built form.
While the ALC building provides multiple new functional spaces, a key aspect of the project involves the amplification and augmentation of existing college spaces. A new stage cross-over and access to performers changerooms and practice areas, connection of indoor and covered outdoor play areas, and connectivity to existing Music and Hospitality Faculties all contribute to ensuring the ALC is an integral addition to this school campus.
I highly commend SHAC Architects for their exceptional design of the St Philip’s Christian College Newcastle Active Learning Centre (ALC). Their excellent design has created a dynamic and vibrant space that accommodates sport, dance, and gym facilities, seamlessly connecting to the Theatre, Music, and Barrack’s Cafe. This thoughtful integration enhances the overall learning environment, promoting engagement and well-being among students. SHAC Architects have truly excelled in creating a versatile and inspiring educational space that supports a wide range of activities and fosters a sense of community within the school.
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.
