This secondary college is a much-needed, contemporary learning environment designed to meet the growing educational demands of Ipswich, Queensland. Catering to approximately 1,200 students from Years 7 to 12, the school delivers a state-of-the-art, inclusive, and inspiring setting that enhances both learning and community engagement.

Facing increasing capacity pressures in the region, the Department of Education engaged our Education sector team in Brisbane to lead the master planning, schematic design, and tender documentation for this new high school. During construction, Badge Constructions enlisted our expertise to develop construction documents and oversee the construction phase, ensuring the vision was realised to the highest standard.

Intelligent Design for a Challenging Site

The school’s site presented a unique design opportunity with a significant 25-30m slope from west to east. We transformed this challenge into an asset by creating a terraced layout, where buildings step naturally with the landscape. Each terrace level aligns with a building storey, allowing structures to seamlessly integrate with the terrain while maintaining accessibility via lifts and stairs.