Sacred Heart College War Memorial Oval Redevelopment

Sacred Heart College in Perth has a long tradition of physical education and sporting achievement, with students who have represented Australia at national level. This multi-purpose facility was designed to support that reputation while serving the wider school.

At its core the building works as a large whole-school assembly space, with additional learning areas that build on the College's strong sporting and sport science heritage. The northern façade makes a bold architectural statement through a sweeping curved roof. On the ground floor, a Hall of Fame display area gives the College a place to showcase its achievements.

Change rooms and a weight training area sit in the basement. This efficient arrangement frees up the ground floor and gives direct access to the oval. A viewing stand on the western side echoes the materials and roof lines of the main facility.

Completed in 2018 for around $12 million, the redevelopment brings assembly, teaching and elite sports facilities together in a single building.

Architecture and interior design by Hames Sharley. Photography by Louisa Glennon.