Designed by Denton Corker Marshall, The new Geoff Handbury Science and Technology Hub at Melbourne Grammar School is a simple, singular sculptural structure. It produces compelling imagery that alludes to the scientific and technological investigations taking place within. The School’s brief was to create a unique kind of science and technology center; a facility that will support staff and students today and into the future.
Photography: John Gollings
The building is sympathetic to the campus heritage and identity, contributing to the ‘Bluestone Campus’ character in both form and color.  It also maintains a definition of the existing neighborhood streetscape, in a calm and quiet way with a gently curving corner and ends.
Separated from the central campus built form, the building, located on the south-east corner, also engages with the wider campus landscape.  The curved building form is a clear and direct response to the main oval, its physical presence heightened as a stand-alone building. The curved bleachers and overlooking porch, edge the oval while at roof and sky level, an activated, open and covered learning area linking to a green roof garden has been created.

Entry to the building is via a raised, gently ramped pathway, leading to a covered entry.
Photography: John Gollings
The internal arrangement accommodates new and emerging pedagogies by being highly flexible, highly transparent, and highly efficient in its organization....