Infrastructure expanding St Philip’s teaching capacity
Project Info
Client
St Philip’s Christian College
Architect
SHAC
Value
$20 million
Completed
2023
With over 900 staff and 5000 students, St Philip’s Christian College is a rapidly growing network of learning communities. The Newcastle campus’ state-of-the-art Active Learning Centre (ACL) provides new functional space while amplifying the existing education infrastructure.
The four-storey ALC comprises an indoor multi-sport court space, ninja gym and climbing wall facilities, dance and drama studio, gym, teaching areas, staff offices and associated amenities. Large LED screens, integrated sound systems and a 15m wide vertical bi-fold door allow the internal and external play spaces to be combined for special ceremonies.
Connectivity between the ALC and the adjacent theatre building and performing arts spaces was critical to success. Designed to amplify community egress, all four corners of the development connect with multiple levels of the existing infrastructure.
Delivered within a live school environment, meticulous planning ensured the continuity of student life with minimal disruption
