This truly unique project involved the redevelopment of the primary school via the re-use of the existing building. The additions to this building were solid timber construction and included Glulam, cross-laminated timber (CLT) walls and an acoustic ceiling flooring system. In total, 1550m3 of engineered timber and 1800m2 of acoustic timber ceilings were used to complete the project. The exterior of the building and new structure were clad with highly insulated, custom perforated zinc cladding.
Features of the completed four-storey building include a range of learning spaces, classroom break-out areas, hall, art spaces, rooftop playgrounds and the latest high-tech audio-visual system. 
Project constraints were procuring the engineered timber from overseas, the live Optus Tower and rail and overhead powerlines while working in a live environment. 
For this project, the first major timber-constructed school building, Stephen Edwards Constructions overcome the project challenges and delivered a vibrant and modern learning facility with state-of-the-art teaching spaces and technology which were all carefully finished with meticulous detail.
 
Category
              Construction (Commercial) » Private Schools
          Price
              $15,000,001 - $25,000,000
          Year
              2019
          Builder/Company
              Stephen Edwards Constructions Pty Ltd
          Suburb
              North Strathfield
          Prize
              Winner
          Project
              Our Lady of The Assumption School Redevelopment