Trinity College [University of Melbourne] Theological School Alterations & Extensions
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client University of Melbourne
status Complete 2010
location Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria
traditional land owners Wurundjeri People
original architects McGlashan & Everist, 1960
photography John Gollings
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Trinity College is one of the foundation residential colleges at the University of Melbourne. The Theological School occupies the former Wardens Lodge in the south west corner of the campus facing Royal Parade. The project involved the refurbishment of the existing building plus a new pavilion extension. The original residence is a single storey courtyard house with generous rooms and simple modern aesthetic. A new pavilion has been designed as a flexible teaching space which spills out into the surrounding landscape. The pavilion is separated but linked to the existing building via a compact glazed entry foyer. The social focus for the Theological School is the large internal courtyard onto which all rooms connect via a continuous loop corridor. The new complex provides a fine setting for Theology which has a relaxed and contemplative atmosphere set within a beautiful garden.