Student Hub, Holmesglen Institute, Chadstone Campus
Client
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Type
Education
Scope
1800 sqm Library at Holmesglen TAFE Chadstone Campus, recrafted the idea of Library as ‘Learning Hub’
Location
Batesford rd, Chadstone VIC
“The library is now the heart of our Chadstone campus — a space that feels both inviting and invigorating. We are delighted Spowers identified innovative ways to deliver an affordable and sustainable design solution that complements both online and offline learning. The result is outstanding.”
Outcomes
We designed the refurbishment of Holmesglen Institute’s 20-year-old library at the Chadstone campus. Our remit included both architecture and interior design services.
Outside, we designed a new entranceway — featuring eye-catching glass fins in Holmesglen’s signature shade of turquoise. Inside, our interior design reimagined much of the existing fit-out. Not only was this a cost-saving strategy but also an environmentally responsible one.
Student collaboration — key to success
At the beginning of the project, we engaged directly with the Student Body representatives and asked them what would entice them to use the library more frequently. We took those findings and incorporated them into our design.
Among the design’s flexible features are the addition of a new central pavilion for hosting exhibitions and visiting industry professionals, together with training and recording rooms.
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