The Music Centre at Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS) in Melbourne, Australia, is part of a series of initiatives by McBride Charles Ryan (MCR) throughout the PEGS Campuses. The school previously utilized the original single-level Victorian ?house? for music instruction. Positioned adjacent to one of MCR?s earlier projects, the Junior Boys? Year 5&6 Building, completed in 2009, this new facility complements the interplay between the school, its suburban surroundings, perception, and the imaginative world of childhood. The primary objective of this project was to renovate the historic Music House, expand its footprint, and enhance spaces for music instruction and performance.
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Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School Music Centre’s Design Concept Collectively, the three structures transcend individual significance, forming a cohesive mini-precinct that comes alive through the synergy of buildings and introducing a fourth element ? the courtyard. The recently added Music Centre serves as a harmonizing link between the structured design of the 2009 building and the Victorian house. It encompasses a variety of practice rooms in different sizes, catering to individual and group music sessions. Additionally, a spacious classroom has been integrated, designed for educational purposes, personalized instruction, and as a pivotal venue for student performances involving parents and other participants.
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