• Client: Department of Education and Training Victoria
  • Sector: Community and Education
  • Budget: $12 Million
  • Status: Completed in 2019
  • Disciplines: Architecture, Interior Design, Project Management
  • Role: Principal Design Consultant and Superintendent
  • Builder: John Lyng Group
  • Photographer: We Shoot Buildings
World class, specialist Performing Arts Centre and learning facilities featuring innovative passive design.

After working with the Northern College of Arts and Technology for over 20 years, B2 was engaged to design and manage the upgrade and modernisation of the Performing Arts Centre and new administration facilities. With existing facilities having become unfit for purpose and dilapidated, our brief was to upgrade and modernise the existing facilities, to create a world class specialist learning environment.

Prioritising functionality and acoustic performance, without compromising overall aesthetics, B2’s design solution focused on creating contemporary learning environments that feature interconnected classrooms, breakout spaces and a stunning performing arts centre with music, dance and drama facilities, alongside new administration and office facilities and a landscaped external courtyard.

B2 find a good balance between value management and design outcomes, ensuring facilities are developed with good value for money while not at the sacrifice of design integrity”

Chris Theodorakis Commercial Manager | Johns Lyng Commercial Builders