The concept for the Bendigo College was that a Board of Management from industry was appointed to bring the concept of “school based apprentices aligned with specific companies for their practical learning” from design to reality.

A bold architectural concept was “signed off” by the local Council which drove the external façade elements. The main external feature being a 10 metre high glazed panel suspended off the main structure by 900mm, depicting a black and white image digitally laminated into the glass. Morey & Hurford worked in tandem with the design team who were constantly updating the layouts and design as the project evolved. At times this was very frustrating for the on site team, but the designer worked exceptionally well to accommodate on-site requirements.

Internal fitout consisted of staff and management areas; entry lobby / library; externally managed café; student retreat areas; classrooms and ground floor workshops.

The main structure was developed utilising the “hollowcore” precast panel modules systems - where the modules are transported to site and erected to create floor panels and braced by vertical panels of precast concrete at the ends of the building.

Internal fitout of all services, partitions, ceilings and finishes were completed utilising conventional methods of studwork / plaster and “drop in” ceiling grid systems.

The final product produced a Technical College that accommodated both staff and students in terrific complex to complement their trade training.