Some quick progress photos for the Administration refurbishment and extension works at Applecross Primary School. We aimed to be sympathetic to the existing heritage of the campus with a new ‘light’ verandah linking the old and new. The extension doubles the current space for Administration and uses the existing heritage elements and entry doors to create a new, yet familiar welcoming reception. The project is due for completion in early 2021 ready in time for the new school term.
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New Indoor Dry Diving Centre for WA Diving
SITE Architecture Studio is excited to announce our success in an invited competition to design the new home of WA diving located at HBF Stadium in Mount Claremont. The new Indoor Dry Diving Centre will complement the existing diving pool facilities to create a world-class diving training Centre in Western Australia.
Feature Project: Baldivis District Sports Complex
SITE was commissioned for the Baldivis District Sports Complex (BDSC) by the City of Rockingham in mid-2019 following the completion of a masterplan prepared by Hames Sharley. The sport and recreation open space included multiple playing fields serviced by the following facilities: 4 Court Indoor Recreation Centre with 3 Multi-purpose function rooms and Café. A District level Sports Pavilion with social space, bar/kiosk, administration spaces, change rooms and storage, as well as City administration offices. A Junior Pavilion, with small social space, kiosk, administration, and amenities for Junior Sports. A Maintenance facility to house equipment and operations to service…
Eaton Community College’s New Science Building Opens
On the 25th of August Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery opened the new $5 Million Science building at Eaton Community College. The new Building provides multiple spaces encouraging STEM programs, with flexible spaces that can open into larger learning areas for joint school projects. Minster Ellery commented that “These facilities provide an exceptional environment for STEM learning, and it is great to see firsthand how students make the most out of the opportunities these new facilities provide. STEM skills are critical for jobs of the future so it is always inspiring to see where students will get their big…
Kim Beazley AC Governor of WA visits Bushfire Centre of Excellence
The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of WA visited WA’s first-ever Bushfire Centre of Excellence earlier this month. The project is currently under construction and due for completion by the of the year. We are excited to see this project come together! Images courtesy of DFES.
Ballajura Community Hub Redevelopment
A visit 12 months after Practical Completion of the Ballajura Community Hub for the City of Swan and we were pleased the Precinct looks just as good as the day of handover. Previously presenting a continual maintenance problem for the City, the new Place Hub creates a vibrate community place through the integrated building and landscape design which encourages safety and well-being by discouraging anti-social behaviour.