Carey Baptist Grammar School Redevelopment

Carey Baptist Grammar School is a prestigious Christian co-educational independent institution renowned for its commitment to fostering student-centered learning and well-being. In 2020, the school embarked on a significant redevelopment project to enhance its educational facilities, with a focus on creating a space with long-lasting significance and impact. Architectus, a leading architectural firm known for its expertise in designing educational environments, was entrusted with this ambitious project.

The primary challenge was to renovate and modernise The Centre for Creativity and Collaboration, an innovative space designed to facilitate dynamic educational interactions. This redevelopment required Architectus to address several key needs:

Durability: The new design had to incorporate fixtures and materials capable of withstanding the rigors of frequent use in a high-traffic educational setting.

Efficiency: Solutions had to be efficient both in terms of performance and maintenance, aligning with the school's focus on long-term value.

Aesthetic and Functional Integration: The new facilities needed to blend seamlessly with the existing architectural vision while providing enhanced functionality.

To meet these requirements, Architectus has specified Britex, a company recognised for its high-quality, tailored solutions. Britex’s solutions were selected to ensure that The Centre for Creativity and Collaboration met both functional and aesthetic criteria.

The provided solutions included:

These fountains were chosen for their durability and ease of use, making them ideal for high-traffic areas. Their design ensures that they can handle frequent usage while remaining user-friendly for students and staff.

Specifically engineered for laboratory settings, these bowls offer robustness and longevity, essential for the demands of a busy educational environment. Their design supports a variety of activities while ensuring long-term performance.

Additional laboratory bowls were included to complement the existing setup, providing further flexibility and functionality within the spaces.

These troughs are practical and durable, designed to accommodate a range of applications. Their robust design ensures they can withstand the rigorous use typical in educational laboratories.

The collaboration between Architectus and Britex resulted in a highly successful redevelopment of The Centre for Creativity and Collaboration at Carey Baptist Grammar School. The integration of Britex’s durable and tailored fixtures ensured that the new space not only met the immediate needs of the school but also aligned with its long-term vision for student-centered learning. The facility now stands as a testament to innovative educational design, providing an environment that supports both the well-being and educational aspirations of its students.

This project exemplifies how strategic partnerships and careful selection of high-quality materials can transform educational spaces into dynamic, enduring environments that foster creativity and collaboration.

Carey Baptist Grammar School
Architect: Architectus
Builder: Monaco Hickey (A division of Roberts Co)
Plumber: Highbury Plumbing

Products supplied by Britex

• 2 x Dado Drinking Fountain (DDR2)
• 15 x Laboratory Bowl G316 (LBPB)
• 2 x Laboratory Bowl (LB4)
• 2 x Pattern 8 Trough (TP8)