Project 12 Architecture was engaged by the Victorian School Building Authority to convert a disused retail tenancy within the Royal Children’s Hospital into a work area for the staff of the Royal Children’s Hospital School – Yalingubu Yirramboi.
While modest in scale, the project has had a significant impact on how the school’s educators work, collaborate, and support students navigating long-term or critical care.
The Royal Children’s Hospital School plays a vital role within the hospital setting—supporting young people to remain connected to their education while undergoing treatment. Teachers work one-on-one with students across the hospital’s wards, transporting resources in trolleys and adapting learning to individual needs. Before this project, staff were scattered throughout the hospital, with no dedicated space to come together, plan, or recharge.
The project brief called for a calm and efficient workspace that could accommodate 30 staff, a principal’s office, kitchen amenities, and essential storage—within just 150sqm. Working within the constraints of the existing tenancy and the complexities of a live hospital environment, the design focused on spatial clarity, light, and usability.
The project required close coordination with multiple stakeholders including the VSBA, RCH Facilities team, school leadership and staff, and hospital-approved contractors. Despite a tight timeframe and limited budget, the result is a compact but highly functional environment that finally brings the school’s staff together under one roof.
More than a workplace, the space recognises the emotional demands placed on hospital-based educators and offers a quiet, organised, and connected setting that supports their unique role within the hospital community.
| Type | Educational |
|---|---|
| Location | Parkville, Victoria |
| Country | Wurundjeri |
| Building Area | 158sqm |
| Completion | 2024 |
‘Aimee and her team at Project 12 Architecture were great people to work with. Our project was unique, with a restricted budget and a design that required creative solutions to maximise both space and functionality. With numerous stakeholders and diverse requirements to manage, the team demonstrated exceptional efficiency and responsiveness to every need. The end result was a beautifully finished school administration building, delivered on time and exactly as promised. The calming eucalyptus green tones and inviting design make the space both professional and comfortable for our team and guests.’
Naomi McBride, Principal
Project 12 Architecture was engaged by the Victorian School Building Authority to convert a disused retail tenancy within the Royal Children’s Hospital into a work area for the staff of the Royal Children’s Hospital School – Yalingubu Yirramboi.
While modest in scale, the project has had a significant impact on how the school’s educators work, collaborate, and support students navigating long-term or critical care.
The Royal Children’s Hospital School plays a vital role within the hospital setting—supporting young people to remain connected to their education while undergoing treatment. Teachers work one-on-one with students across the hospital’s wards, transporting resources in trolleys and adapting learning to individual needs. Before this project, staff were scattered throughout the hospital, with no dedicated space to come together, plan, or recharge.
The project brief called for a calm and efficient workspace that could accommodate 30 staff, a principal’s office, kitchen amenities, and essential storage—within just 150sqm. Working within the constraints of the existing tenancy and the complexities of a live hospital environment, the design focused on spatial clarity, light, and usability.
The project required close coordination with multiple stakeholders including the VSBA, RCH Facilities team, school leadership and staff, and hospital-approved contractors. Despite a tight timeframe and limited budget, the result is a compact but highly functional environment that finally brings the school’s staff together under one roof.
More than a workplace, the space recognises the emotional demands placed on hospital-based educators and offers a quiet, organised, and connected setting that supports their unique role within the hospital community.
| Builder | United Commercial Projects |
|---|---|
| Photography | Hamish McIntosh |
