Hartford College – Stage 2

State of the art campus embodies new school aspiring to Wisdom, Virtue and Academic Excellence.

Alterations and additions transform a school into a state-of-the-art campus that embodies it’s philosophy.

 

 

A new second storey sits above, also of patterned brick, punctuated with metal concave facades of eucalyptus green, their curved forms softening the red facades.

This level accommodates classrooms, and further outdoor covered learning areas. Multiple breakout spaces provide places for individual mentoring of students, a core part of the school pedagogy.

By layering this second storey over existing and new buildings, the facilities are linked and integrated, reflecting the school’s philosophy of incorporating the sciences, faith, the pursuit of knowledge and development of personal character, bringing them together in a cohesive whole.

Prominent signage, welcoming entry and pedestrian links, with clear way-finding are complemented by generous landscaping to soften the structures, enhancing its garden suburb setting.

Materiality features longevity and durability, the palette of materials, tones, textures referencing the heritage area.

The efficient and effective use of spaces and the incorporation of the educational ethos in the design adds value and elevates the school brand.

Hartford College – Stage 2 Gallery

Plans

Project info	Details
Team	Sam Crawford, Gabrielle Pelletier, Héléna Short, Rhys Nicholas, Justine Anderson, Justin Pak, Sofia Nay
Consultants	Landscape Architect – Taylor Brammer Landscape Architects Heritage Consultant – Weir Phillips Architects Structure & Services – ACOR Traffic Engineer – SLR Consulting Arborist – Tree IQ Civil Engineer – ACOR Geotechnical Engineer – SLR Consulting Acoustic Consultant – WSP Waste Management Consultant – Dickens Solutions BCA Consultant – BCA Logic PCA – Aramini + Leedham Consulting Town Planner – Creative Planning Solutions Quantity Surveyor – RPS
Client	Hartford College
Published	Architecture & Design – Oct 2024
Completion	Ongoing

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