Bullocky Point Education Precinct | Darwin, NT
The building provides a new public interface for parents and visitors to Darwin High School and NTSDE, and expanded remote education capacity and state-of-the-art technology assists both students and staff to improve the outcomes in remote and regional schools.
Client: Department of Infrastructure NT
Location: Darwin, NT
MODE Expertise: Architecture, Landscape Architecture
AWARDS
2017
Australian Institute of Architects (NT)
Tracy Memorial Award
Interior Design Award
Educational Architecture Award
Bullocky Point Education Precinct | Darwin, NT
The Northern Territory School of Distance Education (NTSDE) offers an invaluable flexible distance service, providing secondary education for students in remote regions, support for urban students unable to attend conventional schools and also vocational education to those seeking to achieve recognised qualifications.
Located within the grounds of Darwin High School, it provides a unique opportunity for students of both schools to interact, and provides a cutting edge environment for staff and students to advance their studies.
The building provides a new public interface for parents and visitors to Darwin High School and NTSDE, and expanded remote education capacity and state-of-the-art technology assists both students and staff to improve the outcomes in remote and regional schools.
The designs reflect the tropical climate and the diversity of the regions. Currently under construction, the landscape complements the architectural language and bridges the natural environment of the neighbouring oval with the centre grounds.