McKinnon Secondary College
The $4.7 million contract involved constructing a two-storey wing incorporating general teaching spaces, specific areas such as home economics, science laboratories, music and computer rooms, main administration and staff amenities.
Occupational health and safety, and security issues associated with an active building site within the centre of the school grounds must be observed by Buxton Construction while at the same time a harmonious relationship needs to be maintained with the school community throughout the construction period.
The originality of the interior design is reflected on the facade which features a combination of brick, cement panels and Kalzip - a new, pewter-like zinc cladding material - to complement the school's existing architecture.
Although the new structure has a slightly larger footprint than the single-storey 1960s timber buildings it replaces, it is over two levels and will free up additional outdoor recreational space with the demolition of the old classrooms.