Earth & Sky Forecourt

Salesian College, Sunbury is a catholic school located on the former grounds of the Victorian Heritage listed mansion Rupertswood. The location is highly significant to the Wurundjeri people as there are ceremonial bora rings located on the school’s grounds near Jacksons Creek.

The landscape design aspired to celebrate the cultural and heritage significance, promote the school’s philosophy and beliefs while creating a forecourt with a bell tower and plinth for the future Chapel and engaging entrance to the school. The end result was the creation of a sacred, educational & explorative landscape with strong ties to the area's rich cultural heritage and local indigenous history.

Client: Salesian College

Location: Sunbury

Year: 2021

Collaborators: Branch (Architecture)

Photographer: Copper Door Studio

Awards:

2021 AILA Victoria Landscape Architecture Award for Health and Education Landscape