Nestled between Lake Kogalup and the natural bushland of Beeliar National Park, 20km south of Perth, is the modern structure of Emmanuel Catholic College, which first opened its doors in 1999 and has now grown to more than 1000 students. The project After a gradual increase in student numbers over several years, it became obvious […]
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Eagle Street in Brisbane, Queensland is at the heart of the ‘Golden Triangle’ where the CBD meets exclusive riverfront and creates the region’s key employment hub. The project Eagle Street is a vibrant precinct for residents and workers alike. The area has a dense concentration of skyscrapers and buildings interspersed by major parks and open […]
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The open learning space at Northern Beaches Christian School caters to as many as 180 students at any one time. In creating it, the designers knew acoustics would be vital – and found a solution in Knauf’s Cleaneo (now superseded with Stratopanel). The project Project architect Catherine Downie, of BVN Donovan Hill Architecture, explains that […]
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Through the use of Knauf’s Stratopanel (previously Cleaneo), the architect responsible for the refurbishment of Roseville College’s new library was able to counter the acoustic challenge triggered by the ceiling’s 46 service panels. The project Paul Gallagher, director of Studio GA, says the paradox between acoustic privacy and spatial continuity (with an added serviceability consideration) […]
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Ormond College was formally opened in 1881 with a total of 20 students in residence. From the outset the College has practised a policy of open entry and encouragement to aspire its members to reach the academic heights required to become leaders in their chosen fields. The project In keeping with this original vision, the […]
READ MOREMelbourne University
The recently completed Melbourne School of Design Building for the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning at Melbourne University is a culmination of five years of collaboration that involved inspired design, careful consideration of materials and quality craftsmanship. The project The project started life in 2009 as an international design competition launched by Melbourne University. […]
READ MOREMargaret Court Arena
In a city where sport forms a major part of the local culture, providing world-class facilities is just par for the course. The project Major Projects Victoria has a master plan for the Melbourne Park redevelopment to provide an innovative multipurpose, internationally competitive sports venue for year-round use, starting with the major upgrade of the […]
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Every community needs a meeting place. A hub where people can meet enjoy music, theatre or art. For Victoria’s largest municipality, the City of Casey with nearly 300,000 residents, it was the opportunity to create an inviting centre for the community that also celebrates the traditional owners of the land. The project Bunjil Place opened […]
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As part of Bankstown City Council’s Library and Knowledge Centre upgrade program, the decision to convert the old Bankstown Town Hall building into a state of the art Library and Knowledge Centre has resulted in an award-winning urban hub that has breathed new life into aging community facilities, and turned the space into a vibrant […]
READ MORESt. Monica’s Parish Primary School
St Monica’s Parish Primary School is situated in the north-western suburbs of Melbourne, in Moonee Ponds, with heritage dating back to 1856. Over the last 30 years, the school has undergone extensive renovations from the amalgamation of the girls’ and boys’ schools, to the construction of the Junior School, refurbishment of the tuckshop and year […]
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