We were engaged as Principal Consultant to provide Masterplanning and Part A Schematic Design Services for additional accommodation.
Several options for locating the new facilities were explored through a highly collaborative process with key Stakeholders. The site for the new buildings was selected for its opportunities to access and utilise this previously inaccessible part of the site. This location was also more conveniently located to the rest of the school campus than the other options presented. Opportunities were envisaged early in the design process of the unique qualities this part of the site would add to the buildings and surrounding spaces.
The building is envisaged to evolve into its natural surroundings and open out to take advantage of views through the trees and cooling breezes. The 2-storey building has a central breezeway corridor opening at each end to funnel the breezes in and through.
Outdoor learning spaces are located within the breezeways and take advantage of views out over the natural vegetation. Large overhangs on the roof of this building provide additional shading to the courtyards below while protecting the spaces on the upper level from direct sunlight. The single-storey building utilises a split roof form and clerestory glazing to maximise the opportunity for crossflow ventilation and premium quality natural daylight.
Lachlan is an accomplished Associate Director with extensive experience designing and delivering diverse projects, including multi-residential, commercial, retail, educational and mixed-use developments. He is a team leader with a passion for projects in the education sector.
