RFI - Attachment 3 - Proposal Plans Performing Arts Centre (2) · MCU23/0096

The building has been designed to stand the test of time with a super structure to last 50 years while creating
open structural spans for future adaptation and flexibility.


The building will be inherently energy efficient through detailed design and documentation of equipment,
materials and in depth briefing on how the building and its spaces could be used. The design process also
looked to identify areas for possible heat gain and direct sunlight causing glare or comfort issues which
impact on learning and teaching effectiveness. Blades and screening have been designed to combat the
weather.


Environmental / Ecological Sustainability
Ecologically sensitive design methodologies have been fundamental in the design approach for this building.
It is an ideology which will be considered in every aspect of the design and construction methodology. This
intent will be carried through to the consultant / construction team.


Whilst it is considered this approach to be a balancing act between what is feasible and what is justified, by
setting it as fundamental in the design of the works, we can take simple practical steps during the design
process to reduce the impact this new development may have on the existing site ecology. This has required
detailed site and building orientation analysis to ensure that the new development maximises the benefits of
the existing natural site conditions including solar control, passive cooling / heating techniques, solar panels,
and water collective / reuse.




CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the new Performing Arts Building is appropriately sited, scaled and detailed to suit the
specialised function required and to co-locate the related learning disciplines within the most efficient and
flexible building form possible. The proposal is seen as being reflective and cohesive with the college’s
history as well as the established and future desired character and building scale in the locality.


The Performing Arts Building joined by the future Administration & Student Services Building will form the
foundation for the college to cater for future changes in educational delivery through state-of-the-art
performing arts facilities, design flexibility and aesthetic sensitivity, facilitating students to feel connected to
each other and engaged in school life. All this has been achieved whilst maintaining the local context and
history of the college.




Brennan Cooper
Director / Architect
Burling Brown Architects




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