Braybrook
Construction of a new 1,000 seat performing arts theatre, entry foyer, amenities, kitchen/servery with drama/music tutorial rooms located beneath the auditorium. The project included installation of extensive specialist audio/visual infrastructure requiring a power upgrade to the campus.
The building features a dramatic architectural form with precast panels over 10M in height installed in a staggered formation. The steel trussed roof structure has metal roofing with a raked ceiling to the auditorium.
Works included construction of an elevated pedestrian link over a courtyard to provide access between two classroom wings of the adjacent teaching complex.
The Performing Arts Centre is a multipurpose space that hosts a vast array of events throughout the year.
CLIENT
Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne
ARCHITECT
Oaten Stanistreet
SERVICES ENGINEER
Semas Consulting Engineers
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Mr. Anderson
COMPLETION
February 2008
CONTRACT VALUE
$4 million
Success Factors
Effective communication with stakeholders to minimise the impact of construction on school activities and maintaining the highest levels of safety throughout the project.
The project was completed on time, on budget and to the highest standards despite severe access restrictions and working within a fully operational school campus.
Delivered high quality internal and external finishes to a building with complex geometry in structure and fabric.