Albert Park College — Environmental Arts Hub
View through autumn leaves via Carlton Gardens
Carlton Gardens Primary School
The design for Carlton Gardens Primary School maximises usable teaching spaces on a small development plan while carefully integrating the heritage building into the overall layout. ESD principles were applied extensively, featuring mechanically heated and cooled classrooms with openable windows, ceiling fans, excellent acoustics and insulation. Concrete breezeblock elements permit fully openable sliding windows to maximise cross ventilation and fresh air rates for a healthier indoor environment and better learning outcomes.
Design Innovation was created with Wurundjeri consultation and includes a stainless-steel slide from first level to ground, open plan teaching for upper grades and covered nature play spaces for hot and wet weather use.
The façade design maximises daylight, ventilation and shading
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Circular breezeblocks providing a screening element
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Minimal visibility from the sensitive World Heritage listed Carlton Gardens
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Brickwork to compliment the colours of the heritage red brick Bastow building
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A balance of scale with ecological nature playspaces created with Wurundjeri design input
1/2A case study on considered and inclusive small footprint design, Carlton Gardens Primary School is a substantial expansion of the existing heritage school that meets the demands of a high-use space.
Natural ventilation rates and daylight in classrooms for healthier learning
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Specialist teaching spaces for art, music and science with excellent acoustics and insulation
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A stainless steel slide from first level to ground makes going out a fun experience
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Covered nature play spaces for hot and wet weather use
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Flexible, playful learning spaces for creative expression
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Bridge connections between heritage and new building
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Breezeblocks for strategic viewing
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Considered design in a heritage context
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Classrooms are mechanically heated and cooled, with high levels of openable windows and ceiling fans
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