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B2 awarded 2020 Victorian School Design Award

Each year the Victorian School Design Awards recognize the work of Victorian Architects who are working to help make Victorian schools world leaders in education. Finalists and winners are selected for the ‘innovation, creativity and practicality ...

B2 proud to partner with VACPSP

As education architecture specialists who have successfully completed hundreds of catholic, independent and government school projects, we are delighted to a partner with the Victorian Association of Catholic Primary School Principals (VACPSP) in 2022. The VACPSP works to ...

Accredited Learning Environment Planner

B2 Director Brent Tullio recently became one of a handful of Australian architects to earn the designation as an Accredited Learning Environment Planner (AELP) by the international Association for Learning Environments (A4LE). The AELP ...

Architecture

The importance of teamwork and collaboration in design/construction

In every facet of life, teamwork and collaboration is so important in achieving results. It’s a fantastic way for different and diverse members of a team to come together, share different ideas and to ...

Benefits of Hiring a Registered Architect

If you’re planning to build your own home or renovate a space, consulting with a registered architect is very wise. A good architect can be such an ally when it comes to creating beautiful, functional ...

How to design sustainably to a budget

A key element to a successful outcome of our projects is our ability to control the budget. On top of this, the methodology and timeliness of projects also plays a part in ensuring that ...

A design led approach to modular building

When you think of modular buildings, chances are your mind goes straight to pre-fabricated pods or boxes, like portable classrooms or granny flats. While these ‘off the shelf’, mass produced structures are one type ...

Education & learning environments

Link between Space and Pedagogy

It has long been established that the physical learning environment significantly affects both teaching practices and the ways that students engage with the learning experience itself. That’s why it’s so important to implement specific ...

Securing school building grants

The role and importance of a Master Plan A well-considered Master Plan allows your school to demonstrate it has a clear vision, strategy and plan in place for the future and will add significant ...

What makes an ideal learning space?

Ask any teacher and they will tell you with no uncertainty that our surrounds impact the way we feel, think and engage. While the role environment plays in shaping our interactions and behaviour may ...

School building project consultation

As a Principal or school leader, you know all too well just how important it is to consult with the school community on all manner of issues, considerations and projects. You probably also know ...

The advantages of modular building for schools

With modular design and construction evolving in leaps and bounds over the last decade, schools across the country have been investing in modular designed and built buildings that feel anything but ‘modular. Modular buildings ...

2023/24 Victorian school upgrades & building works funding

The Victorian State Government Budget announcement included over $700 million for upgrades and building works to existing state, catholic and independent schools. While application dates are yet to be announced, now is the time to start ...

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As learning environment designers, we relish the o

As learning environment designers, we relish the opportunity to extend our knowledge and connect, collaborate and learn from other architects, school leaders, teachers and researchers.

Last week, our Design Lead Nakita and Architectural Graduate Dion attended @msdsocial's Talking Spaces event, ‘Wellbeing, Space, Learning: Exploring the Strategic Redesign of Schools’.

Over the course of the two days, they enjoyed exploring the connection between wellbeing, space and learning and how schools can be strategically designed to improve the wellbeing of students, teachers and the broader community.

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Currently working its way through planning, Corpus

Currently working its way through planning, Corpus Christi Primary School's new reception and administration building is designed to improve the daily lives of staff and students. Creating separate visitor and student entrances, the refurbishment will transform the reception area and provide additional office spaces, meeting rooms and amenities.

The design celebrates the school's history, catholic values and culture with contemporary architectural forms inspired by biblical symbolism. Filtered natural light floods the administration area through strategically placed openings and highlight windows, reflecting the primordial symbol of God – light.

Structural elements such as the curvilinear canopies are designed to form cross symbols with the supporting walls that dominate the entrance, creating visual movement, inviting people in and evoking curiosity. While the scripture decals of existing windows and doors are carried throughout the building to bring Catholic teachings to life.

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Now in the final stages of planning approval, the

Now in the final stages of planning approval, the two homes in this specialist disability housing development in Pakenham will allow their future residents to live independently and enjoy being members of the local community.

While the dwellings must meet the special needs and practicalities of people of all abilities, our goal was to create homes that felt like normal homes, rather than facilities, and that look and feel at home in the area.

Drawing inspiration from the local area and community, our architectural concepts feature geometric forms and materials that identify with and reflect the surrounding area.

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Last week, we took the Project Steering Committee

Last week, we took the Project Steering Committee for a childcare centre redevelopment we’ve been working on to @bigplansmelbourne

It allowed the operator, stakeholders, centre staff and leadership to visualise, experience and walk through the different spaces and rooms at true scale, check important spatial and functional considerations, and ultimately reduce the likelihood of any costly variations during construction.

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Design is a process of evolution. Through consulta

Design is a process of evolution. Through consultation, collaboration, ideation, and exploration of ideas, shapes, forms, and construction methods, concepts are born, evolved, and refined.

These sporting pavilion concept designs are the first step towards the creation of important social infrastructure for a newly established, culturally diverse community. Community anchors that will foster and facilitate social interaction, promote health and well-being, encourage recreational activity and work to create a strong and connected community

Both are architectural statements, using expansive glazing and high ceilings to create inviting, engaging, and stimulating spaces flooded with natural light and an architectural language and style that is sympathetic to and consistent with the area.

But, aside from the obvious differences in shape, form and architectural features, there is also another fundamental difference...

The first concept would be built using traditional construction methods.

The second would use modular construction methods, allowing the majority of the building work to take place off-site and the community to enjoy greater use of the surrounding areas during the construction period.

We’re curious. Which would you choose?

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We’re excited to have been appointed Lead Archit

We’re excited to have been appointed Lead Architect for the Merrifield West Multisport Hub and begin working with @humecitycouncil and the local community to develop plans and designs for the space that will soon become an integral part of the local community in this new sub-division.

Once complete, the cricket oval, soccer pitches, playground, car parks, clubhouse, and Pavilion will service local sporting clubs and schools and provide places and spaces for people to come together, get outdoors, connect with nature and community, and enjoy being part of a thriving community.

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Empowering and educating girls and women is integr

Empowering and educating girls and women is integral to creating a healthier, safer and more equal world.

Supporting schools and educators in creating new and unique learning opportunities, that challenge, empower, engage and inspire girls, is an area of our work that we are particularly proud of.

In particular, the learning environments and spaces we have created, and continue to create, for schools like @mgc_achieve, @cgsc_melbourne, @mentonegirlssecondarycollege and dozens of other public and private schools, that create safe places for learning and allow girls to explore and excel in STEM and traditionally male dominated fields.

Because... if we invest in women, we accelerate progress. #IWD2024

Great to be onsite with @jwbsbuildingservices to o

Great to be onsite with @jwbsbuildingservices to oversee the install of the first of six car rental booths @melbourneairportau last week.

Modular design allowed the booths to be built offsite, transported to site and constructed overnight (a huge advantage when the ’site’ is a busy airport carpark).

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