St Eugene College – Stage A
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St Eugene College – Stage A
After completing the St Eugene College masterplan, Guymer Bailey was engaged to undertake the Stage A works. This included the refurbishment and extension of an existing two-storey classroom block as well as the construction of a new covered walkway through the centre of the school and four new multi-purpose sports courts.
The existing classroom block was reconfigured to create eight large classrooms that are organised in pairs and linked by a small breakout ‘pod’. Each classroom features separate flexible learning areas that revolve around a teaching concept. These include ‘The Campfire ‘ where students focus on the teacher and whiteboard, ‘The Watering Hole’ for collaborative group work and discussion, ‘The Cave’ for independent work and ‘Life’ for outdoor learning.
Designed with future flexibility in mind, classrooms on the same level also open to maximise teaching options. A large landscaped covered verandah was also included in the extension to create a seamless flow from indoor to outdoor learning. A HVAC monitoring system has also been installed, to monitor and manage the energy use within classrooms Stage B works at St Eugene College are currently underway, which includes an extension of the Prep area.
Stage A works included the refurbishment and extension of an existing two-storey classroom block as well as the construction of a new covered walkway through the centre of the school.
PROCESS
During the design process, our project team not only considers the physical context of the designs but also examines the social and cultural context. Through every design, we look for ways to inspire positive attitudes, behaviours and emotional responses in people to encourage the responsible use of resources, increase cooperation.
METHODOLOGY
After completing the St Eugene College masterplan, Guymer Bailey was engaged to undertake the Stage A works. This included the refurbishment and extension of an existing two-storey classroom block as well as theconstruction of a new covered walkway through the centreof the school and four new multi-purpose sports courts. Through every design, we look for ways to inspire positive attitudes, behaviours and emotional in people to encourage the responsible use.
AWARDS
2020
Learning Environments QLD Awards
Overall State Winner
2020
Learning Environments QLD Awards
Renovation / Modernisation Under $5M – State Winner
TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS OF THE LAND
The Yuggera People
COMPLETION
2020
LOCATION
Burpengary, Queensland
CLIENT
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese
PROJECT CONTACT
PHOTOGRAPHY
Scott Burrows Photography
VALUE OUTCOMES
“GB-A were an absolute pleasure to work with. The team on site and in the office never cut corners and were committed to delivering a very high quality project.”
Jim Spainard, Golburn Enterprise
Designing for a sustainable future is a core part of our organisational philosophy. Drawing on the knowledge from our Greenstar accredited team members and specialist consultants in environmentally sustainable design, we ensure our project teams integrate creativity with scientific rigour, to create designs that are conscientious of the natural environment and local ecology. Designing for a sustainable future is a core part of our organisational philosophy.
PRINCIPLES OF PASSION
During the design process, our project team not only considers the physical context of the designs but also examines the social and cultural context. Through every design, we look for ways to inspire positive attitudes, behaviours and emotional responses in people to encourage the responsible use of resources, increase cooperation among occupants, and communicate the values of society and cultural diversity.
Designing for a sustainable future is a core part of our organisational philosophy. Drawing on the knowledge from our Greenstar accredited team members and specialist consultants in environmentally sustainable design, we ensure our project teams integrate creativity with scientific rigour, to create designs that are conscientious of the natural environment and local ecology.
We design built environments from a holistic, sustainable perspective: each project reconciles ecological and social impacts within the current economic climate. We holistically evaluate environmental, cultural and financial sustainability in every task we undertake.