The Journey

Guided by the values of engagement, connection, and inspiration, our entry for the Shore Grammar School Master Plan set out a long-term vision that honours 135 years of legacy while embracing contemporary educational pedagogy. Spanning the North Sydney and Northbridge campuses, the plan proposed a staged framework to enhance learning environments, support wellbeing, and improve campus legibility.

With a focus on daylight, material warmth, and acoustic comfort, the architectural response was framed to support both direct instruction and collaborative, student-led learning. In key new buildings, sustainability is embedded through the use of Cross Laminated Timber, while Shore’s chimneys and lanterns were reimagined as passive design elements that enable natural stack ventilation and contribute to the architectural expression.

Outdoor learning spaces and circulation strategies improve wayfinding and reinforce a sense of spatial continuity. At the heart of the plan, the School Chapel remains a symbolic and spatial anchor—reflecting Shore’s enduring commitment to faith, service, and community.