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Applecross Senior High School

The $57 million Senior High School redevelopment involves retaining the ‘H’ block, the Gymnasium, the swimming pool, and the Automotive Workshop, while all other existing buildings will be removed. The concept for the new buildings is a series of linear extruded elements aligned adjacent to the existing main building on site with clear expression of structure to a module drawn from this building - H block. The spaces formed between the new and existing become the new entry and heart of the school and a re focussed gateway to the site.

The whole school, inside and out, will become a canvas for learning. Learning opportunities can occur in an enormous spectra of spaces (and is increasingly supported by flexible technology), not just the classroom. Thinking through and capitalising on these opportunities can lead to a much more adaptable and vibrant learning experience.Understanding the pedagogocial philosophies and crafting a building setting and spaces to support these have been central to the development of a successful concept.