Footscray Nicholson Learning Commons

Photo © Diana Snape

This project dramatically re-energises a 1980s brick and concrete public works building, slicing a double height pedestrian ‘laneway’ through the fabric. The concept harks back to classic Melbourne laneways, with multiple forms of activation including a library, computer pit, cafeteria, careers and student support services. The dynamic derived from the interaction between retained parts of a gridded waffle slab structure and organic insertions, augmented by skylight insertions and undulating soffits.

Photo © Diana Snape
Photo © Diana Snape
Photo © Diana Snape
Architects
Cox Architecture
Year
2012
Project Status
Built

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