architecture + urban design
architecture + urban design
The Gold Coast campus of the Australian Industry Trade College (AITC) is an innovative hub for young Queenslanders pursuing fulfilling careers as industry leaders.
The Gold Coast campus of the Australian Industry Trade College is a state-of-the-art learning facility for vocational and secondary education, providing both hybrid learning spaces and informal zones for students to gather and connect.
The design sets an aspirational tone for the student community, with a corporate campus feel.
Industrially inspired details reflect the school’s vocational offerings, with the integration of these two aesthetics embodying the AITC’s mission of Educating Tomorrow’s Industry Leaders.
Formal learning spaces are bright and adaptable, with integrated e-learning for hybrid or blended learning.
A central quadrangle provides a large and flexible assembly space, as well as smaller informal zones for gathering, exercising, and connecting.
Modern details and contemporary colours reflect the school’s youthful identity and diverse community.
Careful attention was paid to details and materials throughout, ensuring that form wasn’t sacrificed to function.
The campus design balances a wide range of educational, social and practical needs while embodying the school’s guiding mission.