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Published by Minx Architecture, 2018-06-06 22:45:16

Minx Architecture

MINX ARCHITECTURE


company profile

Flexible Learning Spaces



A flexible learning space should not
be a barn. Flexibility does not mean
“open plan”, it means spaces that
allow for a variety of uses for all types
of group sizings.

SPECIALISTS IN EDUCATION ARCHITECTURE



Minx Architecture Pty Ltd brings together a dynamic team, excelling
in design of educational facilities and experienced in the processes
of school communities, local councils and government departments,
planning committees and the building industry.

OUR TEAM


Our team of Architects, Engineers and
Surveyors will work with your school ane and Jenny established
community to realise a well resolved JMinx Architecture Pty Ltd in
2001. Minx has since grown into a
design solution. medium sized Architectural
company, committed to gender
and cultural diversity in the work
place.
pecialising in the design
Our Directors: Sand delivery of Educational
Jane Briese &
Jennifer Cocks Facilites, they have built a team
of dedicated professionals in
both the Melbourne and Geelong
Studios

ur two studios, provide us
Owith the capacity to deliver
educational projects throughout
the state. From early learning,
through primary and secondary
schooling to tertiary institutions,
Minx Architecture can assist in the
development of a well considered

Our Senior
Associate:
Cathal Dolan






Cathal Dolan heads
up our Geelong
Studio.

His local presence
will ensure your
project runs smoothly
from inception to MINX
completion. GEELONG
Packington Street
Newtown



Minx Architecture
Minx Architecture
designed and
designed and
delivered Hazel
delivered Hazel
Glen College over
Glen College over
four stages from
four stages from
2012 to 2018.
2012 to 2018.
This is the
This is the largest
largest Victorian
Victorian govern-
government school
ment school on one
on one site and
site and has an en-
has an enrolment
rolment of almost
of almost 3000
3000 students from
students from Prep
Prep through to
through to Year 12

he Master and Staging Planning
Tprocess will allow for a
cohesive final design to unfold.

We aim to include all stakeholders
in any project through a series of
workshop sessions, user group
consultations and presentations.

etailed design development
Dand thorough documentation
will provide you with
comprehensive documentation
for tendering your project.
MINX
MELBOURNE ur team approach will enable
The Cotton Mills Oa collaborative on-site
atmosphere and an enjoyable
Footscray building process.


OUR SERVICESVICES
OUR SER

Our approach to each project is a collaborative one.


It is our strong belief that engagement with all user groups
throughout the design process results in a greater sense
of ownership and understanding of how the final building
form has evolved.

The Design
Warehouse at
Marian College
awarded the A4LE
2015 award for
school
modernisation



Minx Architecture The new outdoor
designed and learning decks at
delivered Hazel St Thomas Aquinas
Glen College over Primary School
four stages from ln Norlane allow
2012 to 2018. students to enjoy
project based
This is the largest activities indoors
Victorian govern- and out
ment school on one
site and has an en-
rolment of almost
3000 students from
Prep through to

YOUR PROJECT



ach of our projects is ur team works he team approach
Eallocated a Project Otogether to Tallows us to
Director who is involved ensure that the project produce high quality,
with the project from program dates are met. well resolved and
inception through to detailed resolutions
completion. eekly project and documentation
Wmeetings are within tight time frames.
pecialist consultants held to discuss the
Sare engaged to progress and to our project will be
provide engineering, identify concerns Ycarefully managed
regulatory and raised during the from inception to
budgetary advice development of the completion by our team
throughout the documentation. to ensure that it is
development of the delivered on time and
design. within the budget.

Darryl Furze As a Principal in a rapidly growing suburb of Melbourne, I have had the opportunity to work
PRINCIPAL with Minx Architecture in the development of two new Primary Schools.
The consultation process highlighted the obvious experience, knowledge and ability of the
Laurimar Primary School designers to facilitate a practical approach to planning.
Hazel Glen College Over the ten year period I have worked with Minx Architecture there has always existed a
balance between high expectation and a practical solution.

SUSTAINABILITY


Construction costs represent only a
small portion of a building’s life-cycle
cost. Environmental and Economic
Sustainable Design is essential.




he developed design lever and cost-
Tsolution could include Ceffective materials
a variety of ESD initiatives: selection and
specification will result in
an economical build with
• High insulation low maintenance
• E-Glazing requirements and
• Louvres for heat purging reduced ongoing costs.
• Natural cross ventilation
• Daylight sensors for lighting great looking
• Rainwater Harvesting A educational building
• Environmental Garden can be designed within
ustainable design is an integral part of the process. • Zoned heating tight budgets and
SAt initial planning stages, the orientation of • Controlled daylight innovative solutions are
buildings should be considered to ensure maximum • Deep Eaves always considered to
access to natural daylight and ventilation, and ensure that the ongoing
minimal heat impact from the rising and setting sun. running costs of the
buildling will be minimised.

The new courtyard
at Marian College
has created a new
passive gathering
area for the school
community to
congregate.

INNOVATION



merging technologies have forever paces will constantly evolve to nnovative design should enable, not
E changed the way that we teach and S cater for new learning opportunities. I inhibit the process. Variety and ease
learn. Collaboration is essential in this STEAM is the new STEM and project based of access are the key ingredients to a
rapidly evolving space. learning is increasingly being incorporated successful education facility.
into educational settings.

“Technology is just a tool. In terms
of getting the kids working together

and motivating them, the teacher is
most important “
- Bill Gates



Our Commitment


All facilities designed by Minx The process of designing educational
Architecture conform to high building facilities involves ongoing investigation,
quality standards. consultation and learning - by all parties
at all phases.
Our experience working with the state
government and catholic education Our commitment is to the highest
sector has instilled a great appreciation standards of design to allow for the
for the life cycle of educational facilities school’s pedagogical approach to be
in both a pedagogical and long-term fully supported by the facilities.
asset maintenance sense.

RECENT PROJECTS














HAZEL GLEN COLLEGE BASKETBALL STADUIM PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE FOOD TECHNOLOGY JUNIOR SCIENCE LAB











MARIAN COLLEGE DESIGN WAREHOUSE TECHNOLOGY MORDIALLOC COLLEGE MT ST JOSEPH GIRL’S COLLEGE














GEELONG MINX ARCHITECTURE MELBOURNE GEELONG
21 RUTLAND STREET PHONE: 03 9646 7000 7A/91 MORELAND STREET 403 PACKINGTON STREET
NEWTOWN VICTORIA 3220 WEBSITE: www.minxarchitecture.com.au FOOTSCRAY VICTORIA 3011 NEWTOWN VICTORIA 3220


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