Description

The MLC School Masterplan establishes a framework for future development to 2030 that incorporates a new pedagogical model valuing collaborative, technology-enabled learning. The masterplan is the result of a thorough site analysis and extensive briefing process involving numerous workshops with students and staff. It proposes the following:

• Consolidation of school grounds

• Improved entry, wayfinding and circulation

• Extension of the chapel to allow for seating of 300

• Drama theatre re-fit allowing internal and external use

• “The Centre”: new heart of the school – glazed atrium connecting all sections of the main campus, and providing informal learning spaces, tutorial rooms, common rooms and café

• Transformation of existing classroom areas as multi-use ‘Learning Clusters’ and shared staff/student work spaces

• Improved entry, daylight and ventilation to gym and pool

• Gym extension allowing seating for 900, café and crèche

• New 1300 seat auditorium and music rehearsal rooms

• Park Road shared zone

• Potential relocation of the hockey field enabling an extended Creative and Performing Arts precinct linking the Junior School to the rest of the campus

Works emanating from this project include a new teaching and learning building informed by insights gained from ‘The Enlightenment Centre’: an experimental learning space developed during the masterplanning process.