Were there heritage requirements given the proximity of the original mid-19th century bluestone school building?
JW The National Trust and Heritage Victoria were immediately responsive to the development of this heritage precinct. The inward elevations were some of the most challenging – addressing a majestic, historic elm tree and the very significant Victorian façade of the Quadrangle Building. There are a series of strategies ranging from the concrete ziggurat and layered gardens and alignment with various elements within the campus landscape to the black concrete and steel loggia that create a very rigorous association between new and old. There’s physical and design light and shade rather than as the one-trick pony. There are many small moments and details that add an appreciable grain. SM We really tried to layer and drape the detailing and this is very evident along Domain Road where there is the combination of steel and glass and that layered quality that also has the fritted glass pattern. Behind that is some very careful joinery so hopefully it’s something that provides plenty of additi
