PEGS School: Renovated Australian Academy Features a Striking Silver Facade

Situated on a residential street in Essendon, Australia, the <a href="http://www.mcbridecharlesryan.com.au/#/projects/pegs-junior/">PEGS Junior Boys School</a> is a striking modern building with a monolithic facade that stands out as a cloud-like silhouette against the sky. Designed by award-winning architecture studio <a href="http://www.mcbridecharlesryan.com.au">McBride Charles Ryan</a>, the project renovated an aging mansion on a hill into a unique school with a shining silver facade that makes it appear as if the entire building has been sliced straight through the middle. The modern renovation makes excellent use of daylight and features a unique natural cooling system that draws in air from the south and expels it via a thermal chimney.

The project was designed to sit well amid the surrounding neighborhood.

The school began in a renovated mansion, and it has since grown to incorporate surrounding houses.

The design provides an imaginative space for educating aspiring young minds.

The ground floor classrooms are arranged around northern courtyards and decorated in rich earth tones.

The first-floor rooms provide a calm atmosphere.

Each room is designed to serve a different function while providing a dynamic and interesting environment for the school's pupils.

The School's opposite facade features a colorful striped pattern reminiscent of a circus big top.