Architects:DesignInc

Area :2700 m²

Year :2022

Photographs :Dianna Snape

City : East Melbourne

Country : Australia

Repurposing a distinctive heritage building, DesignInc Melbourne has delivered a state-of-art training facility for Victoria’s leading educators. The $16.8m fit-out reflects the prestigious professional development programs offered by the Academy and the importance of the teaching profession. “Our client's vision was to position the Academy as a place for the best of the best”. Christon Batey-Smith, DesignInc Director. " It was an exciting idea", said Christon, "We regularly create education facilities for students, but this project is a place for educating educators. The concept of excellence was inspiring."

A historic 3-level building, built in 1858 and located in Melbourne's Treasury precinct, has been transformed into a state-of-the-art, contemporary adult learning and teaching facility. Victorian architecture and the gravitas of the Academy were inspirational. The powerful legacy of the heritage building is the foundational story of the new fit out, creating a sense of place that is both memorable and rewarding. "We all know good teachers are instinctive storytellers. We aimed to motivate these amazing educators and planned the interiors narrative as a learning journey that resonates and emboldens them". Design Architect, Jane Sayers, DesignInc Principal.