Alder Constructions completes $13 million learning precinct for A.B. Paterson College at Arundel

A rainforest-themed playground, cafe and film studio are just part of a remarkable multi-million upgrade at one of the Gold Coast’s leading private schools. Find out what else they have coming.

Alder Constructions has successfully delivered a brand new $13 million learning precinct at A.B. Paterson College. Photo: Supplied

A RAINFOREST-themed playground, cafe and film studio are part of a multi-million upgrade just completed at one of the Gold Coast’s fastest-growing private schools.

Construction of the $13 million new learning precinct at A.B. Paterson College, was completed by Alder Constructions this week.

Named The Winton Centre, the project created 4500 sqm of dedicated learning spaces with state-of-the-art design and technology, setting a new benchmark in educational precincts on the Gold Coast.

Alder Constructions general manager Dean Cheffers described the progressive facility as “a showstopper”.

“We have entered a whole new era in education, where innovative architecture is redefining the way schoolchildren learn,” he said.

“The Winton Centre is a prime example of what it means to put the student experience at the forefront of the design.

“A.B. Paterson collaborated with Burling Brown Architects and Alder Constructions, to deliver a unique, future proofed facility and the end result is a high quality, inspiring space that the students, teachers and parents can be proud of.”

Alder Constructions has successfully delivered a brand new $13 million learning precinct at A.B. Paterson College. Photo: Supplied

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The three-level building has been adorned in the colour palette of the Australian bush, with the first floor featuring a magical rainforest-themed playground, three pre-prep classrooms, an outside school hours care facility, cafe and film studio.

The upper levels house a library, flexible learning spaces and 160-seat multipurpose lecture theatre equipped with retractable seating, acoustics panels, and a fully sprung floor.

Principal and CEO of the college, Brian Grimes, said The Winton Centre had been designed to meet the demands of 21st century education.

Alder constructions General Manager Dean Cheffers. Pic by Richard Gosling

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“Modern educational spaces must address not only the academic needs of the students but also their innate curiosity and creativity,” he said.

“Innovative architectural design, cutting edge technology, and interactive learning environments are the way of the future and The Winton Centre will set a new standard for schools.”

Alder Construction and Burling Brown Architects also delivered the future-focused learning centre known as ‘The Pod’ at Coomera Anglican College in January.

It also built The Southport School multipurpose hall at the preparatory campus, and is currently building an $11.75 million science and technology facility at Indooroopilly’s Brigidine College.