Frankston Primary School Early Learning Centre

Sector

Education

Budget

$10 million

Year

July, 2024

Location

Melbourne, Victoria

Frankston Primary School

Early Learning Centre

The Frankston Primary School Early Learning Centre involved the refurbishment of a two-storey art-deco schoolhouse listed on the Frankston City Council’s Heritage Register.  Our charge was to convert the outdated building into an exemplar learning facility that supports 21st-century learning.

The Approach

Sub heading

Cell-like classrooms accessed by long dark corridors are converted into light, bright and exciting learning environments that are flexible and adaptable with a combination of teaching, break-out, wet-area and small meeting and work spaces throughout.  The spaces are designed to be customisable with large blackboard and pinboard walls.  Low-slung archways ,that evoke the spirit of JR Tolkien Hobbit Houses, are employed to create a homely sense of belonging for students and an enticement to explore the space. 

The budget for the project was tight and existing structure is load bearing triple-skin brickwork.  To create the openings and adjust the structure we worked closely with the engineer to optimize the structural solutions.

Awards

• Commendation award Association for Learning

• Environments Australasia Finalist

• Australian Interior Design Awards Finalist

• Dulux Colour AwardsWinner

• Shaw Contract Awards