The Geoff Handbury Science and Technology Hub, Australian School Building, Architect, Education Design, Images
The Geoff Handbury Science and Technology Hub
School Building Development in Victoria, Australia – design by Denton Corker Marshall, Architects
10 Apr 2018
The Geoff Handbury Science and Technology Hub
Architect: Denton Corker Marshall
Location: Domain Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3004
The Geoff Handbury Science and Technology Hub

The new Geoff Handbury Science and Technology Hub at Melbourne Grammar School, is a simple, singular sculptural structure. It produces compelling imagery that alludes to the scientific and technological investigations taking place within.

The School?s brief was to create a unique kind of science and technology centre; a facility that will support staff and students today and into the future.
The building is sympathetic to the campus heritage and identity, contributing to the ?Bluestone Campus? character in both form and colour. It also maintains definition of the existing neighbourhood streetscape, in a calm and quite way with a gently curving corner and ends.

Separated from the central campus built form, the building, located on the south east corner, also engages with the wider campus landscape. The curved building form is a clear and direct response to the main oval, its physical presence heightened as a stand-alone building. The curved bleachers and overlooking porch, edge the oval while at roof and sky le...