Form was tasked with building a new 16-classroom block for the Ministry of Education. This project incorporated the stringent structural, fire and services building performance standards set by the Ministry of Education for all new buildings. Included within the contract was a civil works component encompassing roading, civil services upgrades, hard and soft landscaping.
The 1,382m² two-storey building superstructure is constructed from pre-stressed concrete, steel and timber. High-spec services throughout the building are encapsulated by vertical and horizontal shiplap weatherboard and brick cladding. Internally, acoustic wall coverings, four multi-purpose ateliers and the central atrium were finished in natural timber and polished concrete. Access roads, footpaths, timber ramps and stairs provide access to the landscaped areas and the new adventure playground.
Form’s approach as always, was to ensure an on-time, on-budget project that met and complied with all standards and requirements. This was a project of immense value to the local community, contributing to the education of our future leaders.