Queensland
Brisbane
Sunnybank Hills State School is rapidly growing and is one of the largest state primary schools in Queensland. The new learning centre is the first two-storey building on the site and replaced a collection of ageing, demountable teaching spaces to provide contemporary learning spaces. Through the removal of these buildings the new learning centre has improved the connection of the original school buildings to the oval and the performing arts centre and addressed level changes across the campus to improve equitable access. The project includes a number of outdoor teaching spaces and recreational areas that connect students with the school’s impressive open green spaces.
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Sunnybank Hills State School has students from very diverse cultural backgrounds and focuses on nurturing learning engagement and creating a sense of belonging and welcome for students and staff alike. The new learning centre provides a physical environment to support this commitment.
The new learning centre, is the most productive, fit-for-purpose, learning environment in our school. With over 1660 students, this building is the most highly valued by our staff and community alike.
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The design, incorporating nineteen classrooms, each with access to breakout rooms, along with the practical and flexible learning areas, helps with supportive learning and collaboration.
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Centrally located on campus, walkways and access points to the building, link all areas of the school, creating connectivity and utilisation of other facilities.
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From the coloured sun shades and screens, timber ceiling features and landscaped courtyards, sets an exceptional standard in education.
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.
