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Thornbury High School’s Sports Hall and Performing Arts Centre has transformed the school’s outdated facilities into an exemplar education setting that has revitalised the school for students, staff and the wider community. The Sports Hall and Performing Arts Centre includes a competition grade basketball court, gym, change rooms, a 360 seat capacity performance space, a digital media studio, four music spaces, a drama studio and workshop spaces.
An innovative approach to adaptive reuse saw the school’s outdated 1980s sports hall undergo a complex refit and re-skinning to become the new centre, with the project representing a major focus for reinvigorating the school’s image and further encouraging student engagement and participation. The Sports Hall and Performing Arts Centre has also become a civic asset for the local community and is in regular use outside school hours.
Materials were carefully chosen for their warmth, with a mixture of bright feature floor and wall finishes and natural timber cladding in high traffic areas. Lighting was replaced with LED strip lighting laid out to improve the overall feel of the space. Natural light flows into the centre of the old hall through a large clearstory light in the existing main roof, allowing for the otherwise internal space to become an inviting focal core that links all the main uses.
A testament to the project’s overwhelming success, Thornbury High School was chosen as the venue to deliver the 2020-21 Victorian State Budget announcement by Premier Daniel Andrews along with Deputy Premier and Minister for Education James Merlino.
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Tomorrow night Gerard and Peter will be participating in Industry Insights 2021, a 2-day online event showcasing organisations within the built environments profession.
This event aims to bridge the space between students and industry professionals, allowing students to actively engage with organisations, ask questions, and learn about the diverse pathways and possibilities which may shape their future careers.
Industry Insights is FREE for DES, UC, CSA and SOLA members, and $5 for non-members.
You can purchase / secure a ticket via this link: https://industryinsights2020.wixsite.com/industryinsights2021/tickets
Hope to see you there!
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An exciting project with GeelongPort and Spirit of Tasmania has been unveiled - Spirit of Tasmania’s new terminal building, set to be constructed at Corio Quay in Geelong later this year.
The design incorporates angled windows and sunshades over the glass façade that evoke images of the jagged contours of Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain and the icy waters of Dove Lake, which form a dramatic vista that can be enjoyed from the lake shores.
Cradle Mountain is synonymous with nature, wilderness, and all things pristine. The colour and materials palette was chosen accordingly, with the neutral greys and bronze colours reminiscent of the dolerite peak, often shrouded by cloud.
“The final design is both striking and functional and it will provide the hundreds of thousands of visitors to Victoria and Tasmania every year, a contemporary, comfortable and streamlined experience as part of their voyage,” said Brett Winter, GeelongPort Chief Executive Officer.
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Tonight Gerard will be one of three speakers at the DES Career Insights session.
Career Insights is FREE for DES and archicle members, and $5 for non-members.
You can purchase / secure a ticket via this link: https://careerinsights-event.getqpay.com/
Be quick! Registration closes at 12.00pm!
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Revisiting our Community Hub designed for the suburb of Lucas, in the City of Ballarat, in 2018. The hub included a Maternal and Child Health Centre, Kindergarten and various Community Meeting Rooms connected by a flexible Community Gathering Space.
The building shape, patterns and colours were inspired by the Lucas Ladies, who pioneered the early textile industry of Ballarat. The bold colourful stitches, pleats, folds and ribbons on walls and soffits referenced the fervent activity of the dressmakers table.
The curved brick ‘Tartan’ walls that address the main entrances were inspired by Ballarat’s Scottish heritage, matching the pattern and colours of the official Ballarat ‘Tartan’.
The building was designed as a bold placemaking statement, rooted in Ballarat’s proud social history, to inspire the new Lucas community.
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Calling all sweet tooths! As part of her studies with @ex_lab in her Masters of Architecture, Architectural Student Maddy (@mlaslett) designed and produced experimental furniture out of sugar. Hansel & Gretel are experiments in plasticity and critical moments in phase changes of material. Inspired by the working processes and translucency of glass, these stools take their form from the singular moment that the viscous flow of sugar paused and hardened. Because they represent a single moment in time, each stool is unique. The pulling process forms natural beams and elongated internal bubbles within the candy, lending structural integrity and textured vitreousity to the final products.
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The striking and strong exterior of Herne Hill Sports Pavilion is complemented by a lighter palette indoors.
The change rooms have been designed with windows on both sides, so that artificial light is not required during the day. The walls are lined with Cemintel Barestone, a pre-finished cement sheet that is textural, durable and easily replaceable.
In the social space, the zig-zag pattern of the exterior is continued around the bar.
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A spectacular view from Yan Yean Reservoir looking towards the Kinglake Ranges.
Thanks to Gus for taking this photo during his designated exercise time while in lockdown.
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Revisiting our redevelopment of Brady Hall at Reservoir High School from 2017, which involved refurbishing the old school hall into an outstanding Performing Arts Hub.
The end of the old hall was removed and replaced with a tiered seating area and undercroft gymnasium, and a new adjoining extension was added to provide a public entrance. The internal functionality of the building was also greatly improved through intelligent linking and co-location of spaces.
Facilities now include a main entrance foyer with integrated kiosk, a new 300 seat theatre and a large stage which connects via an operable wall to a drama and dance space behind. A second foyer to the school side doubles as an additional teaching space. Special attention was paid to the acoustics of the space, and the provision of a state-of-the-art audiovisual and theatre lighting system.
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Pascoe Vale Girls College underwent a major refurbishment and extension to house a new performing arts centre and updated food technology and music facilities in the renovated sports hall. The school wished to create a space that would encourage school, family, and community engagement.
During the masterplan phase, Brand Architects identified a lack of flexible learning spaces and cited the overall environment predominately supported a teacher-focused approach. The lack of flexibility in the existing space was one of the school’s primary concerns, as the current facilities did not support contemporary pedagogy methods, nor align with the school’s vision for exceptional teaching and learning. Brand Architects’ facilities renovation and extension saw the existing Block 4 building transform to become the new Performing Arts and Food Technology Centre.
The new centre includes a performing arts space with associated storage, a connection to a new drama and performing arts stage, updated food technology classrooms, and a new hospitality space to support the school’s popular VET Hospitality program. The revised tiered seating layout in the assembly hall brings a new purpose to the space, allowing for both large scale performances and presentations, and for school and community events with a seating capacity of 364. The food technology spaces extend south towards the existing school buildings, and share a light filled dining area, servery and amenities with the performing arts spaces.
The Performing Arts and Food Technology Centre creates a welcoming new entry to the school grounds. The double height entry space is signalled by a folded canopy clearly visible from the street and the main reception building.
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Previous to lockdown, the Brand Urban Sketchers have been taking in the architecture of our local area of East Melbourne, including the Spanish Mission-style conservatory located in Fitzroy Gardens.
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At Korayn Birralee Family Centre each children’s room is easily identifiable via a designated colour theme.
The centre in Corio, northern Geelong, also features administration areas, a toy library, commercial kitchen, community lounge, gathering spaces, an external play area, and a connection to the neighbouring Northern Bay College as an acknowledgement of the transition from kindergarten to school.
A state-of-the-art integrated learning and child care facility for local families, the name, Korayn Birralee, means ‘Corio children’ in the local Wadawurrung language.
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All of our VSBA 2021 package schools are in high-growth areas across Victoria but each community and cohort of kids has a different set of needs and priorities.
Working with @designinc_melb, we created a series of buildings and master plan principles with the flexibility to be adapted for each site. Our approach produced seven schools tailored to their communities and families in a way that everyone can be proud of, while also delivering value for money.
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We’re hiring…
Brand Architects is seeking a talented and experienced Graduate or recently registered Architect who is passionate about the role of architecture in the community and dedicated to delivering projects to high professional standards. You could make an impact on a range of significant Education, Health, Sport and Community projects in the public sector.
The successful applicant will:
- Have a passion for working collaboratively.
- Be a great communicator.
- Be a great listener, open and welcoming of new ideas and better ways of doing things.
- Be an experienced graduate who is ready for registration, or a recently registered architect with at least 4 years post graduate experience in the local environment.
- Possess excellent design skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrate well developed documentation and architectural detailing skills.
- Possess excellent time management skills and a strong work ethic.
- Display experience in co-ordinating external consultant teams.
- Be a proficient REVIT user, and preferably have experience with Lumion and Enscape.
- Demonstrate significant experience in a similar role.
The position will offer excellent job satisfaction for the right applicant.
Remuneration will be negotiated relative to qualifications, demonstrated skills and relevant experience.
Please note that due to current workload, we may not be in a position to contact unsuccessful applicants.
Candidates must be Australian residents.
Experience Needed:
4-8 years post graduation
Program Knowledge:
Revit
Our office is based in East Melbourne surrounded by parks, close to public transport and a short walk to the city.
To find out more info about our practice visit:
www.brandarchitects.com.au
Apply at:
office@brandarchitects.com.au
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Some big news to share from Brand Architects, with Greg Strickland announcing his retirement. Greg will be stepping back from his Director’s duties, and will focus on the completion of his current projects through to the end of 2021.
It is with great pleasure that we announce that Farnia Askari and Peter Muhlebach have been elevated to Directors, with Chris Falzon becoming an Associate.
From everyone here at Brand Architects, congratulations to Greg, Farnia, Peter and Chris on your achievements and all your hard work.
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Located in Wyndham Vale, Riverbend Primary School is one of the schools in our VSBA New Schools 2021 package to include an inclusion hub.
Along with Cranbourne West Secondary College, Riverbend is designed to support a higher number of students with developmental or physical requirements than a typical mainstream school. Additional support facilities are integrated into the school design, to provide all students with equitable access to learning and play spaces, including:
- wider than usual corridors
- additional spaces for consultation and withdrawal
- an enhanced accessible toilet
- kitchen space for kids with special eating requirements
- a fitness and therapy room
- pressure poles for tactile stimulation
- fenced student bus drop-off zone
Riverbend is one of the seven new schools we partnered with @designinc_melb to deliver for diverse, growing communities across Victoria.
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The second school in our VSBA New Schools 2021 showcase this week is Ramlegh Park Primary School. Serving families in the fast-growing area of Clyde North in Melbourne’s south-east, the school incorporates biophilic design principles to support nature-based learning.
The school’s resource-intensive learning hub – containing spaces for science, art, design, food technology and collaborative learning – is co-located with the school’s library and administration spaces. Placing these functions together brings the school’s leadership team close to this buzzing centre of activity, creating the perfect opportunity to connect with the children and their learning experiences throughout the day.
Ramlegh Park is one of the seven new schools we partnered with @designinc_melb to deliver.
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We’re excited to showcase our VSBA New Schools 2021 projects this week. We partnered with @designinc_melb to deliver seven new schools for growing populations around Victoria. First off the bat is Cranbourne West Secondary College, one of the two secondary schools in the package.
The school is organised into learning communities – all containing a number of smaller ‘home bases’ – that are centred around a community heart. This allows the spaces in-between to serve as collaborative environments for students to get to know their peers. Visual arts and STEM buildings join learning spaces for food technology and the performing arts in the community heart, each with strong connections to the outdoors, including a performance area and productive gardens.
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A weird and wonderful selection of subject matter from Brand Urban Sketchers this week - even a quokka made an appearance!
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We’re hiring…
Brand Architects is seeking a talented and experienced Architect who is passionate about the role of architecture in the community and dedicated to delivering projects to high professional standards. You will lead project teams and make an impact on a range of significant Education, Health, Sport and Community projects in the public sector.
The successful applicant will:
- Have a passion for working collaboratively.
- Be a great communicator.
- Be a great listener, open and welcoming of new ideas and better ways of doing things.
- Be a registered architect with at least 10 years post graduate experience in the local environment.
- Possess a strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrate outstanding design, detailing and project management skills.
- Possess excellent time management skills and a strong work ethic.
- Display ability to effectively manage external consultant teams.
- Be a proficient REVIT user.
- Demonstrate significant experience in a similar role.
Experience Needed:
10+ years post graduation
Program Knowledge:
Revit
Our office is based in East Melbourne surrounded by parks, close to public transport and a short walk to the city. The practice provides a welcoming team-oriented atmosphere, where mutual respect and collaboration are core values. The position will offer excellent job satisfaction for the right applicant. Remuneration will be negotiated relative to qualifications, demonstrated skills and relevant experience. Please note that due to current workload, we may not be in a position to contact unsuccessful applicants. Candidates must be permanent Australian residents.
To find out more info about our practice visit:
www.brandarchitects.com.au
Apply at:
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