This semester, Shantel examined the duality of architecture - the creation of a building and the void left by material extraction. Her project, the Bio-Material Tertiary Education Centre located in Lysterfield, Victoria, fosters a dialogue between new and existing structures and landscapes, embedding educational opportunities in regenerative practices. Designed to evolve over 30 years alongside quarry operations, it uses local materials like basalt, hornfels, bluestone aggregate, and strawboard, honouring the site's geology. The project envisions a harmonious balance between extraction and ecological renewal, creating a lasting connection between architecture and the environment.
Axonometric
A staged axonometric illustrating temporal changes in land use and land cover.
Floor Plans
A sequence of floor plans delineating the structural grid.
Section
A section detailing the layered composition of the construction system.
Interior Views
Interior views that suggest spatial atmosphere, light permeability, and material qualities.
In the spirit of reconciliation Monash University acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
