“A masterly work of architecture”, which solved “what is essentially a real estate problem of small inner-city sites with large student catchments” by exploring “the education and experiential potential of ‘vertical’ schools in humid subtropical climates”.

Join us and Senior Practice Director from BVN, Terry Braddock for this exclusive DMN member Brisbane South State Secondary College tour. A future-focussed vertical campus.

From its elevated position overlooking Brisbane city, BSSSC exudes energy and aspiration. This new inner-city school highlights just how much education has evolved. Everything about this campus speaks to a focus on excellence - a progressive environment that supports collaboration and a community of learning.

Enter the school through the large outdoor court and you’ll experience a welcoming space that’s open and generous. It invites participation with the school and its grounds, and promotes public access to the facilities. Pass through this portal, and you arrive in the central terraced garden; a learning ‘oasis’, not only a green heart for the campus but also a sheltered space for outdoor learning, social interaction and play.

Sustainability permeates the design and the educational philosophy of the school.Solar power, water harvesting, natural ventilation and low energy systems reduce impact. Active transport facilities and connections to public transport provide the platform for an educational focus on a “sustainable world” through recycling facilities and systems throughout the school.

Brisbane State Secondary College is a campus designed for excellence: in teaching and learning, in engagement and collaboration, and connections to Country. A new school model for a new generation of learners.