St Philip’s Christian College Waratah – Active Learning Centre | SHAC
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 […]
St Philip’s Christian College Port Stephens – Junior School | SHAC
This project presented SHAC with three unique opportunities. Firstly, to provide SPCC with a street presence along Salamander Way; to design and deliver junior aged classroom spaces with a modern teaching pedagogy, with breakout spaces and direct links from indoor to outdoor learning zones: and finally provide a window of vision into the school site, bursting with nature and biophilic principles as a direct link to indigenous teaching principles that would occur within the building.
A key component of the design was to integrate learning support, STEM facilities and the Indigenous Education program that the school were instigating within this new building program.
The project provides a gesture to the public domain with its large entry roof form, with yarning circle beneath, with areas of landscaped gardens to the northern boundary, in direct reference to the surrounding local neighbourhood context.
TAFE NSW Muswellbrook Campus – Block V Building | EJE
TAFE NSW Muswellbrook Campus Block V is a brand new multi-faculty building designed to deliver training across a range of industries, including hair and beauty, childcare services, and business studies. The facility also includes a library, communications hub, and office space for teachers and staff. The building’s design uses an innovative approach and efficient spatial planning to create a space that fosters a sense of collaboration and community.
New Boarding House, Yanco Agricultural High School, SINSW | ARM Architecture
Yanco Agricultural High School (YAHS) has built a new female boarding house to replace the temporary buildings used since the school became co-educational in 1995. The new building will accommodate 86 female students and two accessible staff apartments. The design prioritizes equity, safety, environmental responsiveness, and value for money.
The dormitory respects the school’s heritage and agricultural context. The building’s orientation maximizes natural light and minimizes heat, enhancing operational efficiency and reliance on air-conditioning. A vast veranda provides covered outdoor space and a backyard to this home-away-from-home.
Collaborations with students, contractors, consultants, schools and SINSW has proved the success of this regional project. The generosity and refinement inherent to the design has delivered a homely building to be proud of in this important regional schools
Block K | GPG Architecture and Mark Golden and Associates
The Middle School brief was to create Year 5–8 classrooms. The planning ideas were to utilise the building to connect the junior and senior school campuses via the incorporation of an urban square. This would provide the opportunity to address the accessibility requirements between both levels.
The pre-existing structures incorporated early 2000s style brick and concrete materials including a two-storey library and tiered learning area. This is a focal point for the school masterplan. The new building engages with this form and scale.
A central staffroom provides a haven for the teachers to congregate and reinforces the buildings presence as the heart of the middle school campus.
The staffroom provides additional benefits to the college via the introduction of a student counselling area, kitchen and contemporary screened meeting space. The material palette allows for teachers to personalise their classroom to create endless possibilities and respond to changing curriculum.
UQ Brisbane City | BVN
In 2019, The University of Queensland (UQ) purchased the state heritage listed building, 308 Queen Street and its 2008 tower extension. The scheme establishes a distinctive, state-of-the art learning environment through the through the conversion of the historic bank and modern commercial tower, providing new settings for postgraduate students within the Architecture and Business Schools, alongside a hub for UQ alumni.
Three key space types were identified: Teaching Suites, Creative Suites, and a series of unique Engagement Spaces. Collectively they provide both informal and formal teaching and learning environments at varying scales, from individual to group and large format.
All Hallows’ School, The Potter Building Adaptive Re-Use Project | Fulton Trotter Architects
The Potter Building is the adaptive reuse of an existing 4 storey building in the centre of the State Heritage listed campus of All Hallows’ on the fringe of the Brisbane CBD. Originally housing only one storey of library, the entire building has been dedicated to library and related functions, the addition of a fifth floor, and the lateral extension of the existing floors. All new floor area is constructed using a cross laminated timber (CLT) floor structure, on a steel frame. Voids and stairs have been inserted into the building to create fluid interconnecting volumes, weaving the building into a cohesive whole. This facility has provided the school with a sophisticated solution to numerous spatial and circulation issues, and a dynamic learning environment for an evolving curriculum.
CHAC Primary Adminstration | Reddog Architects in association with Blueline Architecture
The Primary Administration building creates an entry statement to the primary school serving as home for both administration and teaching staff, embodying functionality and innovation in equal measure.
On the ground floor, a blend of form and function greets visitors with an entry foyer that leads to meeting spaces and offices additionally connecting to the newly refurbished primary school library. The upper floor area creates a social and gathering space for staff providing a balance between collaboration and respite. This elevated area facilitates professional interactions and also serves as a testament to the commitment to nurturing a vibrant and interconnected educational community.
Approaching the Primary Administration building from the adjacent car park the building overhang extends itself as a protective canopy, creating a welldefined and covered link to the classrooms and outdoor play spaces enhancing accessibility and ensuring that students and staff can move seamlessly between indoor and outdoor environments.
Currumbin State School OSHC | Resonance d+a
The Currumbin State School OSHC is a dedicated facility for outside school hours care. The new works form an extension to the existing hall enabling use of established services (kitchen, amenities etc.). This connection allowed limited funding to be directed towards the core service, that is a large space to cater for large numbers of students. This space has been located to open directly onto an existing shaded playground, oval and sports courts while introducing a large, covered circulation space open on the north and south that lets the building breathe.
The main space has a simple skillion roof opening to the north allowing the insertion of a small mezzanine that provides intimate spaces within the larger volume. Heavy walls on the western side includes a storage wall and protect from the western sun.
Gin Gin State High School New Administration Building | Giarola Architects
Gin Gin State High School’s new administration building sets a new standard in educational infrastructure. Acting as the primary point of contact, this building is more than just an administrative hub; it’s a landmark symbolizing accessibility and community integration. The standout feature, a stunning rammed earth wall, replaces traditional, unwelcoming school barriers with a welcoming, secure entrance, harmonizing with the regional architectural style. Inside, the design prioritizes functionality and staff wellbeing. With a raised ceiling for natural light, a simple layout for effective ventilation, and a large, strategically placed staff room, the building champions a comfortable working environment. The flexible conference area reflects our commitment to staff development. Adhering to sustainable practices and cost-effective construction, this project illustrates our dedication to creating spaces that are environmentally friendly, functional, and aligned with the educational ethos of serving and inspiring our community.
