KNOX BOARDING CENTRE
WAHROONGA, NSW
SECTOR
Educational, Accommodation
STATUS
Complete
COMPLETION YEAR
2010
ARCHITECT
Brian Mayerson Architects
Overview
Delivered under a Design & Construct contract, the Knox Boarding Centre provides modern boarding accommodation for approximately 140 students from Years 7–12. The terraced building climbs five levels across the sloping school site and seamlessly integrates with the traditional campus architecture through the use of face-brick façades, gables, sandstone detailing, and bronze signage plaques. Novati led the multidisciplinary delivery process, with Sandrick Pty Ltd overseeing project management.
Construction Features
Terraced Five-Level Accommodation
Five-level structure aligned with site contours provides boarding across Levels 2–5, with housemasters’ residential units on Level 1 and onsite clinic facilities
Modern Performance & Sustainability Controls
Included solar-controlled glazing, double glazing to the highway side, 30 solar panels feeding 10 hot-water tanks, and energy-efficient HVAC, lighting, and exhaust systems
Heritage-Responsive Brickwork Façade
High-quality face brick façade featuring feature gables, corbelling, soldier courses, sandstone inlays, and integrated bronzed school signage
Student Amenity & Service Integration
Ensuite-equipped rooms with built-in furniture, study zones, communal lounges, six recreation rooms, six kitchenettes, commercial laundry and clinic facilities—all purpose-designed for boarding life and future conversion if required
