Northcote High School required a new Performing Arts Centre. The project on St Georges Rd for the Victorian Building Authority includes a two-level building with 1,500m2. The “Black Box” theatre with glazed black bricks lining the internal walls creates a dramatic effect.
Kerstin Thompson Architects also designed a huge brick arch entry requiring detailed precision to build and creates an impressive welcome in the building foyer. Sustainability features include an extensive solar panel array that will benefit the school for years to come.
Hands-on project leadership focused on coordination, cost control, and quality assurance—ensuring every stage of construction is delivered smoothly and to a high standard.
A streamlined, integrated approach that brings design and construction together under one team, ensuring faster delivery, cost certainty, and cohesive project outcomes.
End-to-end delivery of high-quality new commercial, industrial, and community developments—built with precision, efficiency, and attention to detail.
We get involved early to add value where it matters most—at concept and design stage. Working closely with clients and consultants, we help define scope, improve buildability, manage risk, and refine cost planning. The result is smarter design decisions, more accurate budgets, faster approvals, and greater certainty in delivery, with opportunities for innovation and value engineering built in from the start.
We carry the same smart thinking from early design decisions through to site delivery. Once construction begins, our focus is disciplined execution — safe, efficient and uncompromising on quality. Strong processes, clear communication and experienced site leadership ensure every detail is delivered as intended. Safety is embedded in everything we do, protecting our people, partners and the public. The result is consistent, high-quality outcomes delivered with confidence, care and a commitment to getting it right the first time.
Great projects start with smarter thinking. By bringing construction expertise into the design phase, we help shape solutions that are practical, cost-effective and buildable from the outset. This early collaboration reduces risk, improves efficiency and ensures design intent is carried through to delivery without compromise. The result is a more streamlined process, stronger commercial outcomes and projects that get built faster
The right advice at the right time can make all the difference. We bring practical construction expertise to your project from the outset, providing early buildability and cost advice that identifies opportunities, reduces risk and improves value. By challenging assumptions, solving issues early and aligning design with budget and construction, we help our clients make better decisions with greater confidence. The result? Smarter projects, fewer surprises, greater cost certainty and a smoother path to completion.
