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.
Refurbishment
SITE Architecture Studio appointed to design Westminster Primary School rebuild
SITE is excited to be appointed Lead Architect for the rebuild of Westminster Primary School. Sue Ellery Minister Education and Training adds “This is a very exciting time as these two schools come together, and I look forward to the outstanding new upgrades that are in the works, These upgrades ensure that staff and students have the facilities they need to deliver the best possible learning opportunities, while also providing job opportunities for local workers”. Read more in the below Perth now link and the State Government Media Statement. https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/stirling-times/site-architecture-appointed-to-design-westminster-primary-school-rebuild-c-1561282 https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2020/11/Jobs-boost-as-architect-appointed-for-Westminster-Primary-School-major-redevelopment.aspx
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.
Project Update: Construction commences at the Wetlands Precinct
After nearly 1.5 years working on this project, we are excited to finally see construction progress to redevelop the Bibra Lake Wetlands Centre into an integrated educational, recreation and rehabilitation precinct. Client: City of CockburnContractor: BE Projects
5 Key steps to creating clever renovation and extension projects
Upgrading your existing facilities/building rather than relocating or completely rebuilding should be the first consideration in any project. The environmental benefits alone can be significant, as can the cost if it is done in a considered manner. Here, we discuss top issues we believe are important in considering any alterations and additions project. What is the big picture? Ask yourself ‘why are we doing this?’, then list off the functional shortcomings that your current facilities have. Just make a list of the functional issues you currently experience and resist the urge to solve the problems with thoughts like ‘if I…
Ballajura Place Hub
SITE were engaged in Mid 2017 by the City of Swan to design, document and administer the Construction Contract for a major upgrade and additions to the existing 1990’s Ballajura Library. The project objectives were to provide a Place Hub where more of the City’s community services could be delivered and to improve the integration of the Library, Community Centre, adjacent Youth Hub, and Aquatic Centre. Our approach was to report on the condition of the existing Library building and consider how the upgrade can address any maintenance items within the project brief. Following the extensive condition audit, it…