The Scots College

  • Description School upgrades and refurbishments
  • Location Bellevue Hill
  • Sector Learning
  • Sub-Sector Education, Specialist Learning, Sport and Leisure
  • Specialties Additions, Alterations, Heritage, Live Environment, New Build, Refurbishment
  • Contract Type Guaranteed Maximum Price, Fixed Lump Sum
  • Delivery Method Construct Only
  • Client The Scots College
  • Architect BNMH Architects
  • Photographer David Hunt
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The Scots College is one of Australia’s most prestigious boys’ schools, known for its strong traditions, character‑building ethos and commitment to developing confident, capable young men. Set on a prominent site overlooking Sydney Harbour, the campus holds deep historical and cultural significance. Our relationship with the College spans multiple decades, beginning with major refurbishment works starting in the late 1990’s. Our projects together reflect a partnership built on trust, certainty and a shared commitment to creating exceptional learning environments.

The initial project revitalised a tired building into a vibrant performing arts and learning precinct. The works introduced a new auditorium, recording studio, practice rooms, classrooms and a basketball court, significantly enhancing the College’s facilities and supporting its growing performing arts program. The acoustic performance and overall quality of the spaces set a new benchmark for the campus.

Our return to the College several years later saw the delivery of a comprehensive four‑stage program of refurbishments, alterations and additions, all completed while the campus remained fully operational for 1,600 students. This phase significantly expanded the school’s learning infrastructure, including the construction of a new library, additional classrooms and amenities, and a complete internal reconfiguration to improve circulation and functionality.

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Works also introduced a new lobby and lift, reinforced concrete floors across three levels, upgraded mechanical and electrical services, operable walls to support flexible teaching, and extensive external improvements such as an amphitheatre, access ramps, stairs and a detention tank. The program also included key infrastructure upgrades, including waterproofing to the hydrant tank and new stormwater connections, ensuring the buildings were not only modernised but future proofed.

Together, these projects demonstrate a long‑standing partnership grounded in reliability and respect for a live school environment, resulting in facilities that support Scots boys as they learn, grow and strive for excellence.

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