North Melbourne Primary School, Stage 2

Stage 2 of the North Melbourne Primary School redevelopment involves the refurbishment of the West wing of the existing 1874 Heritage building, and the construction of a new building housing a gymnasium and after school care facilities.

The new building has been designed as a containment of the north hardstand; creating a focal outdoor space in the school. This natural amphitheater of is emphasized through multi-functional bleachers that ring this open space, as well as allowing access to the building.

The simple roof form generates an interesting external form; the rotation of ridgelines further acts to generate the quality of internal volumes.

With a simple rectilinear floor plan designed to accommodate the functional relationships of spaces, the structural system follows a logical and repetitive design with strong, simple massing that establishes a partnership with the Heritage building, as well as speaking to the Stage 1 building.