Location: Pymble, NSW
Completion Date: 2024
Cost: $1.3M
Engagement: Design through to Construction 

The refurbishment of Avonmoore Boarding House at Pymble Ladies’ College has created a beautiful ‘home away from home’ for Year 7 students.

Pops of colour, timber finishes, plants, soft textures and zoned lighting all combine to create a place where students feel relaxed and where they can socialise with their friends.

The ground floor of the existing building contains bedrooms for the students, a staff sleeper, and an office.

Level 1 contains the student kitchen, dining area, lounge and chill out areas and bathrooms. A functional and beautiful space has been provided for them to cook together, share food and relax, along with a common room that enjoys views of the tree canopy outside and is flooded with sunlight.

Outdoor recreation areas at the front and the back of the boarding house provide students with places to connect with nature. Overall, Avonmoore aims to be a welcoming place for students and their parents, in the first year of Boarding at Pymble.

Photographer: Richard Glover