8i Architects

Balmoral State High School

• Name: Balmoral State High School
• Client: Department of Education - Queensland
• Builder: Evans Built
• Category: Education

The new 3 storey, 2,500m2 Block I at Balmoral State High School was designed to enhance the school’s learning environment by providing modern, versatile spaces for both students and staff. This building accommodates a range of learning areas, including general classrooms, science laboratories, and flexible spaces dedicated to the design and construction of innovative robotic and drone technologies. Additionally, the facility includes staff workrooms and supporting areas to meet the diverse needs of the school community.

Strategically located at the heart of the existing campus, Block I has delivered much needed additional learning spaces and improved the overall connectivity of the school. The new structure has created accessible links and improved outdoor spaces, contributing to a more cohesive, integrated, and unified campus experience for all students and staff.

Clifton State High School – Equine Arena and Multi-Purpose Hall

• Name: Clifton State High School – Equine Arena and Multi-Purpose Hall
• Client: Department of Education
• Builder: Newlands Group
• Category: Education

Clifton State High School Equine Arena and Multi-Purpose Hall

The 1,300m2 Equine Arena and 1,200m2 Multi-Purpose Hall at Clifton State High School represent a significant investment in the future of its students and community. These facilities underscore the school’s dedication to providing exceptional educational opportunities and fostering a supportive environment conducive to personal growth and achievement.

Located in the Southern Downs of Queensland, Clifton State High School, enhanced its existing facilities with the significant refurbishment of the existing Equine Arena and Multi-Purpose Hall. This ambitious project marks a significant milestone in the school’s development, aiming to provide students with state-of-the-art facilities to foster both learning, recreational and vocational opportunities.

Impact on Students and Community
The significant refurbishment of these facilities reflects Clifton State High School’s commitment to holistic education. By providing top-tier amenities for both athletic pursuits and community engagement, the school not only enriches student experiences but also strengthens its ties with the broader community. The Equine Arena and Multi-Purpose Hall are poised to become integral parts of school life, promoting physical well-being, cultural awareness, and academic achievement among students.

Cleveland District State High School

• Name: Cleveland District State High School
• Client: Department of Education - Queensland
• Builder: FKG Group
• Category: Education

8i Architects was engaged to design and document a new $10 million multi-storey Learning Centre at Cleveland District State High School. The centre accommodates senior students and includes new general learning areas, new dance studio with plastic cushioned floor, staff space and amenities.

This new facility was designed to accommodate the increasing student population in the area.

With over 10 years of designing and documenting educational facilities, 8i Architects was engaged by the FK Gardner & Sons to design and document a new three storey GLA building at Cleveland District State High School in the Redlands. This project was able to be successfully managed by 8i Architects’ Brisbane office.

Hieu Nguyen and Jeremy Haldane were the project architects.

The siting of the building was selected to ensure the school’s operation was not disrupted by the construction of the new building.

The project was completed on time and within budget.

Bega TAFE (NSW)

• Name: Bega TAFE (NSW)
• Client: TAFE NSW
• Builder: St Hilliers
• Category: Education

8i Architects were engaged by Bega TAFE to design a new 2,750m2 multi-hub learning facility aiming to increase the capacity of vocational training in the region.

The 2 storey building includes a dedicated area for construction trades such as bricklaying, carpentry, metal fabrication; automotive workshop; horticulture; general learning areas; health and well-being centre for childcare and community services; a commercial kitchen with hospitality bar and restaurant; and gernal administration offices.

As a Design and Construct project 8i Architects worked proactively and collaboratively with St Hilliers and Bega TAFE in identifying and resolving any design challenges or changes.

This regional NSW project was successfully managed by 8i Architects’ Brisbane office.

Baringa State Secondary College

• Name: Baringa State Secondary College
• Client: Department of Education - Queensland
• Builder: FKG Group
• Category: Education

8i Architects were engaged by FKG Group to design and document the first stage of a brand new $127 million school in Baringa (Sunshine Coast) for the Queensland Department of Education. This was 1 of 5 new schools delivered for the start of the 2021 school year.

The first stage of Baringa State Secondary College comprised of 6 new buildings including:
– 3,350m2, 3-storey Administration, Resources Library and General Learning Areas (1,200m2 floor plate),
– 3,000m2 Multipurpose Hall with full size Futsal court, Gym/Kinesiology Centre and Music Room to also be used by the local community
– 5,260m2, 2 storey STEAM building with Robotics Lab, Science Labs, Graphics and Design Studios, Manual Arts Workshops and University style Lecture Theatre
– 4,320m2, 3 storey General Learning Area (GLA) Building
– 2,600m2, 2 storey Food Technology Building with 2 Commercial Catering Kitchens, 2 Hospitality Kitchens, Bar and Cafe, Dining Area with Canteen and Amenities
– 300m2 Groundskeeper’s and Maintenance Shed

The project also included provision of extensive outdoor spaces:
– ovals with areas for track and field events such as long jump and discus,
– sustainable landscaping,
– a student drop-off area,
– visitor and staff car parking,
– covered entry and walkways.

Coomera State Special School

• Name: Coomera State Special School
• Client: Department of Education
• Builder: FKG Group
• Category: Education

8i Architects was engaged by FKG Group to design and document a new $45.6 million special school campus in Coomera for the Queensland Department of Education.

The project comprised of a total of 9 new buildings including a single storey Administration Building, Multipurpose Hall with a performance stage, a single storey Resource Centre, a single storey Junior 8 GLA building, a 2 storey Junior 12 GLA building, a 2 storey Senior 12 GLA building, Canteen & Central Amenities building, grounds care building and a bus storage shed to house the school owned five, 25 seater buses.

The project also included provision of multiple outdoor play areas, mobility training ramp for students, covered link around the school, covered student drop off, pickup and bus zone area, extensive landscaping, visitor and staff car parking, covered entry and walkways and sports oval.

Hamilton State School

• Name: Hamilton State School
• Client: Department of Education - Queensland
• Builder: James Trowse Construction
• Category: Education

Laidley State High School

• Name: Laidley State High School
• Client: Department of Education - Queensland
• Builder: Woollam Constructions
• Category: Education

Laidley State High School’s new multi-storey GLA building with extension of science block and manual arts building.

The project included a commercial teaching kitchen, dance area, film and TV studio, music rooms and general GLA’s.

This regional project was able to be successfully managed by 8i Architects’ Brisbane office.

Jeremy Haldane was the Principal Project Architect. 8i Architects was employed as the Principal Consultant on the project. As the Principal Consultant, 8i Architects had to undertake the management and co-ordination of the design team which included secondary consultants such as Mechanical, Electrical, Security and Communications Engineer, Hydraulics, Structural, Civil, Landscape Architect, DDA Consultant and Building Certifier.

8i Architects worked with and under the direction of the Project Manager, who was our point of contact for advising and reporting to the Department of Education. The Project Manager was responsible for delivering the program and budget for the project. We assisted the Project Manager to ensure that the buildings were delivered on time and within budget whilst maintaining building quality. The time and budget constraints were achieved by design buildings that were fit for purpose, used readily available local trades and materials and adding value in the design.

The Principal Consultancy Team delivered concept design, sketch design, design development, construction documentation, tender and contract administration for the project.

Mountain Creek State High School

• Name: Mountain Creek State High School
• Client: Department of Education - Queensland
• Builder: FKG Group
• Category: Education

8i Architects were engaged to design and document a new $16.4 million multi-storey Learning Centre at Mountain Creek State High School on the Sunshine Coast. The centre accommodates senior students and includes 16 new general learning areas, two flexible learning areas, three STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) learning spaces, three science labs, two robotics labs, two collaborative spaces, a staff space and amenities.

This project was able to be successfully managed by 8i Architects’ Brisbane office.

Hieu Nguyen and Jeremy Haldane were the project architects.

The siting of the building was changed by 8i Architects to ensure the school’s operation of 2,100 students was not disrupted by the construction of the new building.

Palmview State Primary School

• Name: Palmview State Primary School
• Client: Department of Education - Queensland
• Builder: FKG Group
• Category: Education

8i Architects was engaged by FKG Group to design and document Stage 2 of Palmview State Primary School.
This consisted of a new 3,700m2 three storey, General Learning Area (GLA) Building for junior and senior learning.
The building has 10 GLA’s, amenities, 4 Collaborative spaces, outdoor learning areas on each floor, a staff resource room on each floor and a Robotics/multi-purpose Lab on each floor.
Each level within the building has wide open breezeways connecting each of the teaching spaces.

Palmview Special School

• Name: Palmview Special School
• Client: Department of Education - Queensland
• Builder: FKG Group
• Category: Education

8i Architects were engaged by FKG Group to design and document Stage 2 of Palmview State Special School.
This consisted of a new 4,500m2 three storey, General Learning Area (GLA) Building that caters for pre-Kindy students on the ground floor through to Year 6 students on the upper floor.

This 20 GLA building has therapy and multi-sensory rooms, an art space, laundry room, administration spaces, resource room, interview rooms, waiting area, flexible multi-purpose rooms. Each floor as at least 5 accessible bathrooms with 1 assisted accessible bathroom shared between every 2 GLA’s.

This building was the first of a new multi-storey building type for Special Schools in Queensland.
Due to the health, safety and fire requirements for this building, a pressurised lift shaft was required so the students could use the lift in case of a fire. The stairs were also treated with additional fire rating requirements so students could shelter within the stair case during a fire.

Palmview State Secondary College

• Name: Palmview State Secondary College
• Client: Department of Education - Queensland
• Builder: FKG Group
• Category: Education

8i Architects was engaged by FKG as part of a Design and Construct delivery model to design and document a new state high school campus on the existing Palmview schools precinct, and Stage 2 works to the Primary and Special Schools.

The new high school campus consists of:
– 3 storey 3,150m2 Administration block,
– 3 storey 4,500m2 Canteen and Resource centre block,
– 3 storey 2,600m2 of General Learning Classrooms,
– 3 storey 4,700m2 Science Block,
– 2 storey 3,300m2 Applied Technology lab,
– 2 storey 2,300m2 Hospitality and Food Technology Block,
– 2 storey 6,750m2 covered carpark with 2 outdoor sports courts over
– 3,200m2 Indoor Sports Hall
– Bike Store and Ancillary buildings

8i Architects worked proactively and collaboratively with FKG and the Department of Education in delivering this new multi-million dollar school campus.

Picnic Creek State School

• Name: Picnic Creek State School
• Client: Department of Education - Queensland
• Builder: FKG Group
• Category: Education

8i Architects were engaged by FKG Group to design and document a new $40 million primary school campus in Coomera for the Queensland Department of Education.

The main scope of works comprised of a total of 17 new buildings including an Administration and Student Support Building, Multipurpose Hall, Canteen & Central Amenities, dedicated Prep, Junior and Senior learning areas and a Special Education Unit.

The project also included provision of multiple outdoor play areas, extensive landscaping, a student drop-off & bus zone area, visitor and staff car parking, covered entry and walkways and sports oval. The school also has a direct connection to the nearby natural habitat with the inclusion of a nature bridge that links it to a local Koala Conservation area.