Education
$10 million
July, 2024
Melbourne, Victoria
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 Our charge was to convert the outdated building into an exemplar learning facility that supports 21st-century learning.
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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.
• Commendation award Association for Learning
• Environments Australasia Finalist
• Australian Interior Design Awards Finalist
• Dulux Colour AwardsWinner
• Shaw Contract Awards
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Our studio is located in north-east Victoria. We gratefully acknowledge the Pangerang & Yorta Yorta People, the traditional custodians of this region. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and we recognise their enduring connection to this land and rich cultural heritage. We commit to respecting their culture and traditions and working collaboratively towards reconciliation.
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