Delivered in partnership with Brearley Architects + Urbanists (BAU) and Grant Amon Architects (GAA) JV Partnership, the purpose built Victorian Pride Centre situated in inner-Melbourne’s bustling St Kilda is bold and complex in design, entirely unique to the Victorian construction landscape. The first of its kind and product of impressive, innovative construction techniques, quality was a key focus for the team.

Strikingly curved and rainbow inspired, the project delivers a strong sense of civic and community pride, with social and events spaces, coworking spaces, a reflection room and theatrette – among commercial tenancies. The design reflects the diversity of the Victorian Pride Centre community, with each floor presenting scalloped and intricate features, founded on principles of inclusive design.

The first purpose built centre for Australia’s LGBTIQ+ communities and one of the largest worldwide

In the heart of the Victorian Pride Centre is a dramatic eggshell feature spanning 18 metres, from the ground floor to the rooftop. Complex in its design, the egg is comprised of a glass reinforced concrete (GRC) structure containing 34 panels, suspended from various slab edges. With minimal tolerances requiring openings of only +/-5mm, pinpoint precision was achieved using CNC machines and CAD technology. Nothing short of magnificent, this project was delivered with pride and passion as a safe space for all.