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After an inspiring time at the LEA 2026 Unleash conference in Perth, some of the Law team returned energised to Melbourne this week, following three engaging days together with our peers, educators, leadership and governing teams, policy makers, researchers and facility planners, we collectively explored the evolving landscape of learning environment spaces.

Perth/ Boorloo is a city located in the Country of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and is recognised for its innovation and connection to Country.

A great mix of keynote speakers, targeted narrative thread talks and site visits to many varied local buildings and sites, showcasing exemplar progressive learning environments where sustainability, technology and culture come together in Western Australia.

Law Architects were delighted to receive two LEAD commendations for the Damascus College Xavier Flood Senior Learning Centre and the playgrounds of Monash Community Family Cooperative designed in collaboration with @oculusstudios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design.

Following the conference we are now reflecting on:

• Regeneration over and above sustaining
• Context is key for every project, site, community
• Learning on Country and in language to support two-way learning
• Being hopeful and acting with purpose beyond passive optimism

At Law Architects, we believe in great design to support education and learning spaces where the possibilities can truly run wild!

Photographer (Image 2): @diannasnape
Photographer (Image 3): @leoshowell

#LEA #Unleash2026 #LEAConference #leadawards #schooldesign

After an inspiring time at the LEA 2026 Unleash conference in Perth, some of the Law team returned energised to Melbourne this week, following three engaging days together with our peers, educators, leadership and governing teams, policy makers, researchers and facility planners, we collectively explored the evolving landscape of learning environment spaces.

Perth/ Boorloo is a city located in the Country of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and is recognised for its innovation and connection to Country.

A great mix of keynote speakers, targeted narrative thread talks and site visits to many varied local buildings and sites, showcasing exemplar progressive learning environments where sustainability, technology and culture come together in Western Australia.

Law Architects were delighted to receive two LEAD commendations for the Damascus College Xavier Flood Senior Learning Centre and the playgrounds of Monash Community Family Cooperative designed in collaboration with @oculusstudios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design.

Following the conference we are now reflecting on:

• Regeneration over and above sustaining
• Context is key for every project, site, community
• Learning on Country and in language to support two-way learning
• Being hopeful and acting with purpose beyond passive optimism

At Law Architects, we believe in great design to support education and learning spaces where the possibilities can truly run wild!

Photographer (Image 2): @diannasnape
Photographer (Image 3): @leoshowell

#LEA #Unleash2026 #LEAConference #leadawards #schooldesign

After an inspiring time at the LEA 2026 Unleash conference in Perth, some of the Law team returned energised to Melbourne this week, following three engaging days together with our peers, educators, leadership and governing teams, policy makers, researchers and facility planners, we collectively explored the evolving landscape of learning environment spaces.

Perth/ Boorloo is a city located in the Country of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and is recognised for its innovation and connection to Country.

A great mix of keynote speakers, targeted narrative thread talks and site visits to many varied local buildings and sites, showcasing exemplar progressive learning environments where sustainability, technology and culture come together in Western Australia.

Law Architects were delighted to receive two LEAD commendations for the Damascus College Xavier Flood Senior Learning Centre and the playgrounds of Monash Community Family Cooperative designed in collaboration with @oculusstudios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design.

Following the conference we are now reflecting on:

• Regeneration over and above sustaining
• Context is key for every project, site, community
• Learning on Country and in language to support two-way learning
• Being hopeful and acting with purpose beyond passive optimism

At Law Architects, we believe in great design to support education and learning spaces where the possibilities can truly run wild!

Photographer (Image 2): @diannasnape
Photographer (Image 3): @leoshowell

#LEA #Unleash2026 #LEAConference #leadawards #schooldesign

After an inspiring time at the LEA 2026 Unleash conference in Perth, some of the Law team returned energised to Melbourne this week, following three engaging days together with our peers, educators, leadership and governing teams, policy makers, researchers and facility planners, we collectively explored the evolving landscape of learning environment spaces.

Perth/ Boorloo is a city located in the Country of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and is recognised for its innovation and connection to Country.

A great mix of keynote speakers, targeted narrative thread talks and site visits to many varied local buildings and sites, showcasing exemplar progressive learning environments where sustainability, technology and culture come together in Western Australia.

Law Architects were delighted to receive two LEAD commendations for the Damascus College Xavier Flood Senior Learning Centre and the playgrounds of Monash Community Family Cooperative designed in collaboration with @oculusstudios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design.

Following the conference we are now reflecting on:

• Regeneration over and above sustaining
• Context is key for every project, site, community
• Learning on Country and in language to support two-way learning
• Being hopeful and acting with purpose beyond passive optimism

At Law Architects, we believe in great design to support education and learning spaces where the possibilities can truly run wild!

Photographer (Image 2): @diannasnape
Photographer (Image 3): @leoshowell

#LEA #Unleash2026 #LEAConference #leadawards #schooldesign

After an inspiring time at the LEA 2026 Unleash conference in Perth, some of the Law team returned energised to Melbourne this week, following three engaging days together with our peers, educators, leadership and governing teams, policy makers, researchers and facility planners, we collectively explored the evolving landscape of learning environment spaces.

Perth/ Boorloo is a city located in the Country of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and is recognised for its innovation and connection to Country.

A great mix of keynote speakers, targeted narrative thread talks and site visits to many varied local buildings and sites, showcasing exemplar progressive learning environments where sustainability, technology and culture come together in Western Australia.

Law Architects were delighted to receive two LEAD commendations for the Damascus College Xavier Flood Senior Learning Centre and the playgrounds of Monash Community Family Cooperative designed in collaboration with @oculusstudios Landscape Architecture + Urban Design.

Following the conference we are now reflecting on:

• Regeneration over and above sustaining
• Context is key for every project, site, community
• Learning on Country and in language to support two-way learning
• Being hopeful and acting with purpose beyond passive optimism

At Law Architects, we believe in great design to support education and learning spaces where the possibilities can truly run wild!

Photographer (Image 2): @diannasnape
Photographer (Image 3): @leoshowell

#LEA #Unleash2026 #LEAConference #leadawards #schooldesign

The St Teresa Library at @avila_college is officially complete and occupied. After sharing progress throughout the build, we’re excited to showcase the completed project.

Designed to support Avila College’s vision for future-focused learning, the St Teresa Library provides a highly connected and accessible environment for students and staff. Positioned at the heart of the campus, its porous and open design activates the surrounding landscape and buildings, encouraging movement, interaction and student-centred engagement.

As a vibrant campus hub, the St Teresa Library enhances wellbeing, social connection and equitable access to resources and information. Designed with pedagogy at its core, the facility supports digital inclusion, student agency and a balance of independent and collaborative learning experiences, fostering curiosity, inquiry and student-centred engagement.

Client: @melbournecatholicschools
Builder: @newpol_construction
Consultants: @ttwengineers, BRT Consulting Engineers, Scientific Fire Services, @urbaninitiatives.au, @wildeandwoollard, @philipchun.bc
Photography: @peterclarkephoto

The St Teresa Library at @avila_college is officially complete and occupied. After sharing progress throughout the build, we’re excited to showcase the completed project.

Designed to support Avila College’s vision for future-focused learning, the St Teresa Library provides a highly connected and accessible environment for students and staff. Positioned at the heart of the campus, its porous and open design activates the surrounding landscape and buildings, encouraging movement, interaction and student-centred engagement.

As a vibrant campus hub, the St Teresa Library enhances wellbeing, social connection and equitable access to resources and information. Designed with pedagogy at its core, the facility supports digital inclusion, student agency and a balance of independent and collaborative learning experiences, fostering curiosity, inquiry and student-centred engagement.

Client: @melbournecatholicschools
Builder: @newpol_construction
Consultants: @ttwengineers, BRT Consulting Engineers, Scientific Fire Services, @urbaninitiatives.au, @wildeandwoollard, @philipchun.bc
Photography: @peterclarkephoto

The St Teresa Library at @avila_college is officially complete and occupied. After sharing progress throughout the build, we’re excited to showcase the completed project.

Designed to support Avila College’s vision for future-focused learning, the St Teresa Library provides a highly connected and accessible environment for students and staff. Positioned at the heart of the campus, its porous and open design activates the surrounding landscape and buildings, encouraging movement, interaction and student-centred engagement.

As a vibrant campus hub, the St Teresa Library enhances wellbeing, social connection and equitable access to resources and information. Designed with pedagogy at its core, the facility supports digital inclusion, student agency and a balance of independent and collaborative learning experiences, fostering curiosity, inquiry and student-centred engagement.

Client: @melbournecatholicschools
Builder: @newpol_construction
Consultants: @ttwengineers, BRT Consulting Engineers, Scientific Fire Services, @urbaninitiatives.au, @wildeandwoollard, @philipchun.bc
Photography: @peterclarkephoto

The St Teresa Library at @avila_college is officially complete and occupied. After sharing progress throughout the build, we’re excited to showcase the completed project.

Designed to support Avila College’s vision for future-focused learning, the St Teresa Library provides a highly connected and accessible environment for students and staff. Positioned at the heart of the campus, its porous and open design activates the surrounding landscape and buildings, encouraging movement, interaction and student-centred engagement.

As a vibrant campus hub, the St Teresa Library enhances wellbeing, social connection and equitable access to resources and information. Designed with pedagogy at its core, the facility supports digital inclusion, student agency and a balance of independent and collaborative learning experiences, fostering curiosity, inquiry and student-centred engagement.

Client: @melbournecatholicschools
Builder: @newpol_construction
Consultants: @ttwengineers, BRT Consulting Engineers, Scientific Fire Services, @urbaninitiatives.au, @wildeandwoollard, @philipchun.bc
Photography: @peterclarkephoto

New spaces for learning and growth are now shaping everyday life at St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School in Healesville. Replacing ageing facilities, these new learning habitats are designed for Prep and Grade 1 students.

The building is carefully grounded into its steep site with brick blade walls and positioned to frame views out to the native surrounds. A new timber walkway runs along the southern facade, providing a seamless connection to existing buildings and play areas, and strengthening the transition between indoor and outdoor learning.

Internally, acoustic sliding doors enable varied teaching modes, with a warm material palette complemented by hardwood timber joinery, pinboard & wood wool ceilings; creating an inviting, student-centred environment.

We’re proud to have partnered with St Brigid’s and MACS and thank the builders and consultant team for their contributions.

Project Team:
Client: @melbournecatholicschools
Builder: @bowdencorp
Structural & Civil Engineer: Helix Consultants
Services Engineer: BRT Consulting Engineers
Building Surveyor: @grimbosbuildingsurveyors

New spaces for learning and growth are now shaping everyday life at St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School in Healesville. Replacing ageing facilities, these new learning habitats are designed for Prep and Grade 1 students.

The building is carefully grounded into its steep site with brick blade walls and positioned to frame views out to the native surrounds. A new timber walkway runs along the southern facade, providing a seamless connection to existing buildings and play areas, and strengthening the transition between indoor and outdoor learning.

Internally, acoustic sliding doors enable varied teaching modes, with a warm material palette complemented by hardwood timber joinery, pinboard & wood wool ceilings; creating an inviting, student-centred environment.

We’re proud to have partnered with St Brigid’s and MACS and thank the builders and consultant team for their contributions.

Project Team:
Client: @melbournecatholicschools
Builder: @bowdencorp
Structural & Civil Engineer: Helix Consultants
Services Engineer: BRT Consulting Engineers
Building Surveyor: @grimbosbuildingsurveyors

New spaces for learning and growth are now shaping everyday life at St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School in Healesville. Replacing ageing facilities, these new learning habitats are designed for Prep and Grade 1 students.

The building is carefully grounded into its steep site with brick blade walls and positioned to frame views out to the native surrounds. A new timber walkway runs along the southern facade, providing a seamless connection to existing buildings and play areas, and strengthening the transition between indoor and outdoor learning.

Internally, acoustic sliding doors enable varied teaching modes, with a warm material palette complemented by hardwood timber joinery, pinboard & wood wool ceilings; creating an inviting, student-centred environment.

We’re proud to have partnered with St Brigid’s and MACS and thank the builders and consultant team for their contributions.

Project Team:
Client: @melbournecatholicschools
Builder: @bowdencorp
Structural & Civil Engineer: Helix Consultants
Services Engineer: BRT Consulting Engineers
Building Surveyor: @grimbosbuildingsurveyors

New spaces for learning and growth are now shaping everyday life at St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School in Healesville. Replacing ageing facilities, these new learning habitats are designed for Prep and Grade 1 students.

The building is carefully grounded into its steep site with brick blade walls and positioned to frame views out to the native surrounds. A new timber walkway runs along the southern facade, providing a seamless connection to existing buildings and play areas, and strengthening the transition between indoor and outdoor learning.

Internally, acoustic sliding doors enable varied teaching modes, with a warm material palette complemented by hardwood timber joinery, pinboard & wood wool ceilings; creating an inviting, student-centred environment.

We’re proud to have partnered with St Brigid’s and MACS and thank the builders and consultant team for their contributions.

Project Team:
Client: @melbournecatholicschools
Builder: @bowdencorp
Structural & Civil Engineer: Helix Consultants
Services Engineer: BRT Consulting Engineers
Building Surveyor: @grimbosbuildingsurveyors

New spaces for learning and growth are now shaping everyday life at St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School in Healesville. Replacing ageing facilities, these new learning habitats are designed for Prep and Grade 1 students.

The building is carefully grounded into its steep site with brick blade walls and positioned to frame views out to the native surrounds. A new timber walkway runs along the southern facade, providing a seamless connection to existing buildings and play areas, and strengthening the transition between indoor and outdoor learning.

Internally, acoustic sliding doors enable varied teaching modes, with a warm material palette complemented by hardwood timber joinery, pinboard & wood wool ceilings; creating an inviting, student-centred environment.

We’re proud to have partnered with St Brigid’s and MACS and thank the builders and consultant team for their contributions.

Project Team:
Client: @melbournecatholicschools
Builder: @bowdencorp
Structural & Civil Engineer: Helix Consultants
Services Engineer: BRT Consulting Engineers
Building Surveyor: @grimbosbuildingsurveyors

At the end of 2025 Law Architects were delighted to annonce three new promotions; Chris Cogdon to Principal, Rachel Carew to Associate and Alex Kemp to Associate. These promotions acknowledge their contributions and leadership across the office and the broader design community.

Chris joined Law in 2014 and has been shaping many of our projects ever since. He enjoys interrogating project briefs, testing ideas through feasibility studies, and crafting strategic masterplans that respond thoughtfully to each site. With a calm, methodical approach, Chris brings consultants and contractors together to deliver well-resolved outcomes.

Since joining Law in 2019, Rachel has become a key part of our design and documentation team. She’s contributed to a range of projects, pairing a thoughtful design eye with comprehensive ArchiCAD expertise. Known for her collaborative spirit and attention to detail, Rachel helps keep projects moving smoothly with clear coordination and beautifully resolved documentation

Alex joined Law in 2021, quickly becoming an energetic and highly-valued team member & project leader. Alex balances working as a project architect with her role as Design Studio Leader at RMIT University. She is passionate about student-centred learning environments, and approaches each project with enthusiasm, thoughtful communication, and a collaborative mindset.

Image from left to right: Chris Cogdon, Rachel Carew and Alex Kemp.

At the end of 2025 Law Architects were delighted to annonce three new promotions; Chris Cogdon to Principal, Rachel Carew to Associate and Alex Kemp to Associate. These promotions acknowledge their contributions and leadership across the office and the broader design community.

Chris joined Law in 2014 and has been shaping many of our projects ever since. He enjoys interrogating project briefs, testing ideas through feasibility studies, and crafting strategic masterplans that respond thoughtfully to each site. With a calm, methodical approach, Chris brings consultants and contractors together to deliver well-resolved outcomes.

Since joining Law in 2019, Rachel has become a key part of our design and documentation team. She’s contributed to a range of projects, pairing a thoughtful design eye with comprehensive ArchiCAD expertise. Known for her collaborative spirit and attention to detail, Rachel helps keep projects moving smoothly with clear coordination and beautifully resolved documentation

Alex joined Law in 2021, quickly becoming an energetic and highly-valued team member & project leader. Alex balances working as a project architect with her role as Design Studio Leader at RMIT University. She is passionate about student-centred learning environments, and approaches each project with enthusiasm, thoughtful communication, and a collaborative mindset.

Image from left to right: Chris Cogdon, Rachel Carew and Alex Kemp.

Today we celebrate Jenni Webster’s valuable contributions to humanitarian design during her time in India in late 2025.

After more than 30 years as an educational architect, half of them with Law Architects, Jenni embraced the opportunity to apply her experience in a new context by volunteering with The Anganwadi Project (TAP) in India. TAP works to create sustainable, low-cost education, health and community spaces for children and families in disadvantaged communities.

Jenni believes deeply in the power of education to transform lives and shape stronger communities and future leaders. Her time with TAP and Parijat Academy reaffirmed her belief that thoughtful design can inspire, uplift and bring hope to everyday life.

#internationalwomensday

Today we celebrate Jenni Webster’s valuable contributions to humanitarian design during her time in India in late 2025.

After more than 30 years as an educational architect, half of them with Law Architects, Jenni embraced the opportunity to apply her experience in a new context by volunteering with The Anganwadi Project (TAP) in India. TAP works to create sustainable, low-cost education, health and community spaces for children and families in disadvantaged communities.

Jenni believes deeply in the power of education to transform lives and shape stronger communities and future leaders. Her time with TAP and Parijat Academy reaffirmed her belief that thoughtful design can inspire, uplift and bring hope to everyday life.

#internationalwomensday

Today we celebrate Jenni Webster’s valuable contributions to humanitarian design during her time in India in late 2025.

After more than 30 years as an educational architect, half of them with Law Architects, Jenni embraced the opportunity to apply her experience in a new context by volunteering with The Anganwadi Project (TAP) in India. TAP works to create sustainable, low-cost education, health and community spaces for children and families in disadvantaged communities.

Jenni believes deeply in the power of education to transform lives and shape stronger communities and future leaders. Her time with TAP and Parijat Academy reaffirmed her belief that thoughtful design can inspire, uplift and bring hope to everyday life.

#internationalwomensday

The start of a new school year holds added significance for many of us at Law Architects, as several team members watch their children begin school or step into a new academic year. It’s a timely reminder of how deeply the environments around them influence their learning journey.

As the school year begins, we’re proud to play a role in designing environments that foster learning now and help build foundations for the future of today’s students, and for those who will follow in their footsteps.

This year we opened more than four brand new buildings and schools including:

- Wandong Primary School -new Learning Building and new Specialist Building (@vicschoolbuilding)
- Yirrama Primary School - brand new school (@vicschoolbuilding)
- St Marianne Cope - brand new school (@melbournecatholicschools)
- Kinders on School Sites - multiple brand new kinders across Victoria (@vicschoolbuilding)

We thank our collaborators for a rewarding commencement to the year, and look foward to forthcoming milestones.

The start of a new school year holds added significance for many of us at Law Architects, as several team members watch their children begin school or step into a new academic year. It’s a timely reminder of how deeply the environments around them influence their learning journey.

As the school year begins, we’re proud to play a role in designing environments that foster learning now and help build foundations for the future of today’s students, and for those who will follow in their footsteps.

This year we opened more than four brand new buildings and schools including:

- Wandong Primary School -new Learning Building and new Specialist Building (@vicschoolbuilding)
- Yirrama Primary School - brand new school (@vicschoolbuilding)
- St Marianne Cope - brand new school (@melbournecatholicschools)
- Kinders on School Sites - multiple brand new kinders across Victoria (@vicschoolbuilding)

We thank our collaborators for a rewarding commencement to the year, and look foward to forthcoming milestones.

The start of a new school year holds added significance for many of us at Law Architects, as several team members watch their children begin school or step into a new academic year. It’s a timely reminder of how deeply the environments around them influence their learning journey.

As the school year begins, we’re proud to play a role in designing environments that foster learning now and help build foundations for the future of today’s students, and for those who will follow in their footsteps.

This year we opened more than four brand new buildings and schools including:

- Wandong Primary School -new Learning Building and new Specialist Building (@vicschoolbuilding)
- Yirrama Primary School - brand new school (@vicschoolbuilding)
- St Marianne Cope - brand new school (@melbournecatholicschools)
- Kinders on School Sites - multiple brand new kinders across Victoria (@vicschoolbuilding)

We thank our collaborators for a rewarding commencement to the year, and look foward to forthcoming milestones.

The start of a new school year holds added significance for many of us at Law Architects, as several team members watch their children begin school or step into a new academic year. It’s a timely reminder of how deeply the environments around them influence their learning journey.

As the school year begins, we’re proud to play a role in designing environments that foster learning now and help build foundations for the future of today’s students, and for those who will follow in their footsteps.

This year we opened more than four brand new buildings and schools including:

- Wandong Primary School -new Learning Building and new Specialist Building (@vicschoolbuilding)
- Yirrama Primary School - brand new school (@vicschoolbuilding)
- St Marianne Cope - brand new school (@melbournecatholicschools)
- Kinders on School Sites - multiple brand new kinders across Victoria (@vicschoolbuilding)

We thank our collaborators for a rewarding commencement to the year, and look foward to forthcoming milestones.

The new Welcome Building marks a proud new entry to Avila College; enhancing street presence, reflecting their Catholic identity, and delivering contemporary spaces for staff and visitors, alongside an innovative, all-electric Food Technology facility.

Project Team:
Client: @avila_college and @melbournecatholicschools
Builder: @newpol_construction
Structural & Civil Engineer: @fcdesign_engineers
Mechanical, Elecytical, Hydraulic and Fire Services: BRT Consulting Engineers
Landscape Architects: @urbaninitiatives.au
Building Surveyor: Design Guide Building Surveyors
Town Planner: @klmspatial
Land Surveyor: Madigan Surveying
Geotechnical: Melbourne Geotechnics

Photographer: @peterclarkephoto

We are back at work in the Old Dairy, welcoming in the New Year with a brand new door! We love spilling out onto our quiet laneway for lunch or casual meetings whilst the warm breeze carries through the workspace and our furry friends are kept safe inside.

A huge thank you to all our collaborators in 2025!

Our office will close at 12pm on Friday 19 December 2025 and re-open on Monday 12 January 2026.

Wishing everyone a relaxing and joyful break and a very happy new year!

The new Xavier Flood Senior Learning Centre at Damascus College sits within the rich landscape of Wadawurrung Country. Framed by mature eucalypts and vast skies, the building feels closely connected to its surroundings, creating a sense of welcome and calm.

Inspired by its surrounding sky-bound treetops, the variety of learning settings are dappled in warm, earthy tones and softer greens and blues. Along with the visual connections between indoor and outdoor, the resulting spaces encourage focus and wellbeing. Learners feel grounded and attuned to the rhythms of the landscape, empowering student collaboration and confidence.

Project Team:
Client: @damascuscollege
Builder: @awnicholsonptyltd
Structural & Civil Engineer: @creostructuresau
Services Engineer: BRT Consulting
Quantity Surveyor: PlanCost
Building Surveyor: @primebuildingsurveyors

Photographer: @diannasnape

The new Xavier Flood Senior Learning Centre at Damascus College sits within the rich landscape of Wadawurrung Country. Framed by mature eucalypts and vast skies, the building feels closely connected to its surroundings, creating a sense of welcome and calm.

Inspired by its surrounding sky-bound treetops, the variety of learning settings are dappled in warm, earthy tones and softer greens and blues. Along with the visual connections between indoor and outdoor, the resulting spaces encourage focus and wellbeing. Learners feel grounded and attuned to the rhythms of the landscape, empowering student collaboration and confidence.

Project Team:
Client: @damascuscollege
Builder: @awnicholsonptyltd
Structural & Civil Engineer: @creostructuresau
Services Engineer: BRT Consulting
Quantity Surveyor: PlanCost
Building Surveyor: @primebuildingsurveyors

Photographer: @diannasnape

The new Xavier Flood Senior Learning Centre at Damascus College sits within the rich landscape of Wadawurrung Country. Framed by mature eucalypts and vast skies, the building feels closely connected to its surroundings, creating a sense of welcome and calm.

Inspired by its surrounding sky-bound treetops, the variety of learning settings are dappled in warm, earthy tones and softer greens and blues. Along with the visual connections between indoor and outdoor, the resulting spaces encourage focus and wellbeing. Learners feel grounded and attuned to the rhythms of the landscape, empowering student collaboration and confidence.

Project Team:
Client: @damascuscollege
Builder: @awnicholsonptyltd
Structural & Civil Engineer: @creostructuresau
Services Engineer: BRT Consulting
Quantity Surveyor: PlanCost
Building Surveyor: @primebuildingsurveyors

Photographer: @diannasnape

The new Xavier Flood Senior Learning Centre at Damascus College sits within the rich landscape of Wadawurrung Country. Framed by mature eucalypts and vast skies, the building feels closely connected to its surroundings, creating a sense of welcome and calm.

Inspired by its surrounding sky-bound treetops, the variety of learning settings are dappled in warm, earthy tones and softer greens and blues. Along with the visual connections between indoor and outdoor, the resulting spaces encourage focus and wellbeing. Learners feel grounded and attuned to the rhythms of the landscape, empowering student collaboration and confidence.

Project Team:
Client: @damascuscollege
Builder: @awnicholsonptyltd
Structural & Civil Engineer: @creostructuresau
Services Engineer: BRT Consulting
Quantity Surveyor: PlanCost
Building Surveyor: @primebuildingsurveyors

Photographer: @diannasnape

The new Xavier Flood Senior Learning Centre at Damascus College sits within the rich landscape of Wadawurrung Country. Framed by mature eucalypts and vast skies, the building feels closely connected to its surroundings, creating a sense of welcome and calm.

Inspired by its surrounding sky-bound treetops, the variety of learning settings are dappled in warm, earthy tones and softer greens and blues. Along with the visual connections between indoor and outdoor, the resulting spaces encourage focus and wellbeing. Learners feel grounded and attuned to the rhythms of the landscape, empowering student collaboration and confidence.

Project Team:
Client: @damascuscollege
Builder: @awnicholsonptyltd
Structural & Civil Engineer: @creostructuresau
Services Engineer: BRT Consulting
Quantity Surveyor: PlanCost
Building Surveyor: @primebuildingsurveyors

Photographer: @diannasnape

The new Xavier Flood Senior Learning Centre at Damascus College sits within the rich landscape of Wadawurrung Country. Framed by mature eucalypts and vast skies, the building feels closely connected to its surroundings, creating a sense of welcome and calm.

Inspired by its surrounding sky-bound treetops, the variety of learning settings are dappled in warm, earthy tones and softer greens and blues. Along with the visual connections between indoor and outdoor, the resulting spaces encourage focus and wellbeing. Learners feel grounded and attuned to the rhythms of the landscape, empowering student collaboration and confidence.

Project Team:
Client: @damascuscollege
Builder: @awnicholsonptyltd
Structural & Civil Engineer: @creostructuresau
Services Engineer: BRT Consulting
Quantity Surveyor: PlanCost
Building Surveyor: @primebuildingsurveyors

Photographer: @diannasnape

Law Architects is proud to congratulate Hansi and James who recently became registered architects with the ARBV. We’d additionally like to warmly welcome two new students, Zoe and Michael, to our team.

Hansi has become a valued member of our studio since joining Law in 2019. Her experience stretches from masterplanning to project delivery, bringing a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every aspect of our projects. Hansi values considerate, people-centred design that promotes placemaking and adaptability.

James joined the team at Law in 2024, following formative experiences across residential, educational and interior projects. His approach is grounded in careful listening, considered detailing, and an appreciation for the broader context in which projects sit. James is a proven all-rounder who brings clarity, thoroughness, and an ability to navigate project complexities.

Zoe has recently finished her first year of a Masters of Architecture at RMIT, following undergraduate studies at the University of Newcastle. She understands architecture through a deep interest in people, landscape and how direct experience and tactile engagement will inform spatial understanding.

Michael has just completed his first year of Masters of Architecture degree at Monash University. He pursues architecture with a passion for encompassing people and place and explores a sense of playfulness through his graphic representation.

Congratulations to Hansi and James on an extremely well-deserved milestone, and welcome Zoe and Michael to the Law team!

Image from left to right: Hansi Hettikanda, James Embry, Zoe Devlin, Michael Augustes

Law Architects is proud to congratulate Hansi and James who recently became registered architects with the ARBV. We’d additionally like to warmly welcome two new students, Zoe and Michael, to our team.

Hansi has become a valued member of our studio since joining Law in 2019. Her experience stretches from masterplanning to project delivery, bringing a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every aspect of our projects. Hansi values considerate, people-centred design that promotes placemaking and adaptability.

James joined the team at Law in 2024, following formative experiences across residential, educational and interior projects. His approach is grounded in careful listening, considered detailing, and an appreciation for the broader context in which projects sit. James is a proven all-rounder who brings clarity, thoroughness, and an ability to navigate project complexities.

Zoe has recently finished her first year of a Masters of Architecture at RMIT, following undergraduate studies at the University of Newcastle. She understands architecture through a deep interest in people, landscape and how direct experience and tactile engagement will inform spatial understanding.

Michael has just completed his first year of Masters of Architecture degree at Monash University. He pursues architecture with a passion for encompassing people and place and explores a sense of playfulness through his graphic representation.

Congratulations to Hansi and James on an extremely well-deserved milestone, and welcome Zoe and Michael to the Law team!

Image from left to right: Hansi Hettikanda, James Embry, Zoe Devlin, Michael Augustes

CAPITAL WORKS UPDATE
A few drone shots of our capital works on campus! It is so great to see the first new boarding house come together before we head on holiday break!

@bowdencorp @lawarchitects

#WorawaAboriginalCollege #AboriginalEducation #AboriginalAustralia #BoardingLife #Naarm #BoardingSchool #NAIDOC #FirstNations #Worawa #CulturalPride #WalkingInTwoWorlds

CAPITAL WORKS UPDATE
A few drone shots of our capital works on campus! It is so great to see the first new boarding house come together before we head on holiday break!

@bowdencorp @lawarchitects

#WorawaAboriginalCollege #AboriginalEducation #AboriginalAustralia #BoardingLife #Naarm #BoardingSchool #NAIDOC #FirstNations #Worawa #CulturalPride #WalkingInTwoWorlds

CAPITAL WORKS UPDATE
A few drone shots of our capital works on campus! It is so great to see the first new boarding house come together before we head on holiday break!

@bowdencorp @lawarchitects

#WorawaAboriginalCollege #AboriginalEducation #AboriginalAustralia #BoardingLife #Naarm #BoardingSchool #NAIDOC #FirstNations #Worawa #CulturalPride #WalkingInTwoWorlds