Vaughan Constructions is proud to be continuing its partnership with Brighton Grammar School (BGS) with the recent appointment to build The Duigan Centre, the school's new centre for science, creativity and entrepreneurship.
The project is a collaboration between the School, St Andrew’s Parish and the Diocese of Melbourne.
The Duigan Centre is a powerful expression of the School’s commitment to the future success of their students while also strengthening the connection between BGS and St Andrew’s.
Located at the secondary school campus, the Centre for Science, Creativity and Entrepreneurship project will deliver an 11,930m² multi-level creative arts, science & design and technology precinct. Innovative and dynamic learning spaces will provide a creative environment for students to thrive.
The main entrance to The Duigan Centre for is the learning gallery, which will serve as a display space for the students, making a strong statement about future education at BGS.
The entrance leads to the expansive café which will also provide a further learning setting for students with open plan seating areas for informal learning and collaboration.
The Duigan Centre will also include:
- Multi-purpose areas for the building and testing of robotics and mechanical prototypes.
- A specialist studio for sculpture, print making and digital artworks.
- Three general purpose studios/labs for science, chemistry, physics and biology.
- Informal breakout spaces and display areas to support collaboration.
- Supporting areas such as staff offices, storage and lab tech space to service the learning facilities.
- A basement carpark.
- Welcome Centre for the St Andrew’s Parish.
- The St Andrew’s Tennis Club, which will be located on the top level of the building and will include three tennis courts and club facilities.
Vaughan will be working alongside the project managers, Ontoit, and the award-winning design firm, Architectus.
BGS is a learning community passionate about developing, inspiring and guiding students on their pathway into adulthood and the Vaughan team is delighted to be contributing to the buildings that help facilitate that journey.
Brighton Grammar School Headmaster Ross Featherston and Vaughan Managing Director Andrew Noble are pictured signing the contract for the new project.