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International Grammar School
Specifications
  • Client
    International Grammar School Sydney
  • Location
    4-8 Kelly Street, Ultimo
  • Completion
    July 17, 2017 — December 15, 2017
  • Services
    Architecture
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Architecture

The International Grammar School (IGS) embarked on an exciting journey with BVN to transform its campus.

Leveraging insights from the UTS Architecture Faculty, IGS sought to bring its master plan to life to create spaces that would inspire and engage students and staff.

Over the past few years, we have become integral to this transformation, completing eight distinct projects that have redefined the IGS experience. Among these are the Counsellors Suite and Imaginarium, the Global Learning Centre, The Bibliotheque, the Colleagues Lounge, the Centre for the Dramatic Arts & Year 6 Centre, and the Renaissance Centre.

Our goal was to design calming spaces where teachers and students could learn and study while sparking their imaginations and creativity.

Phillip Rossington, BVN Principal.

At the heart of the campus lies the Bibliotheque, a central library that unites the IGS community. Designed as a retreat, it offers a serene escape, allowing students and staff to immerse themselves in study and reflection. Adjacent to the upper floor is the Colleagues Lounge 

, a dedicated space for staff that seamlessly integrates with the Bibliotheque, fostering meaningful interactions between teachers and students.

The Centre for the Dramatic Arts saw the refurbishment of two levels of an existing warehouse. Once general-purpose classrooms, this space has been transformed into a vibrant hub for IGS’s dramatic arts program.

The recently completed Renaissance Centre is a testament to the school’s commitment to versatile learning environments. This multi-purpose hub features a university-style lecture theatre, meeting rooms, study areas, a dedicated dance studio 

, and practical back-of-house spaces. Designed for flexibility, the theatre can easily transition from a traditional lecture setup to a dynamic performance space equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and AV systems.

Through these projects, we have created a campus that reflects the school’s unique spirit and enhances the educational experience by providing spaces that inspire creativity and foster engagement.

Credits

BVN
Julian Ashton, Barry Cantor, Jonathan Capparelli, Alex Chaston, Julio Garcia Pizarro, Kathy Hansen, Halyna Konashevych, Shanny Lam, Justin Lo, Andrew Mehr, Chloe Naughton, Peter Richards, Hew Roberts, Max Rosin-Melser, Phillip Rossington, Felix Saw, Sergio Sottomaior Alves, Nicholas Souksamrane, Mateusz Sum, Renae Tapley, Margot Warre
Consultants

Citizen, Entertech, Ramon Kane, QS1, Cantilever Consulting Engineers, MOD Urban, EngTec Consulting, Ramon Kane, Steve Watson & Partners, Morris Goding Access Consulting, Urbis, Atkins Acoustics, Fluid Engineering, Marshall Day Acoustics, Dialogic Learning, SDA

Consultants

Citizen, Entertech, Ramon Kane, QS1, Cantilever Consulting Engineers, MOD Urban, EngTec Consulting, Ramon Kane, Steve Watson & Partners, Morris Goding Access Consulting, Urbis, Atkins Acoustics, Fluid Engineering, Marshall Day Acoustics, Dialogic Learning, SDA

Photography

Tom Roe

Awards

2022 AIA NSW Chapter Awards, Educational Architecture
2021 Learning Environments NSW & ACT (LE), Winner in Renovation & Modernisation, Under $5m

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