Baldasso Cortese were engaged by the Ministry of Education to provide a master plan for Halswell Residential College, a special needs school located in Christchurch.
Halswell Residential College is a unique and one-of-a-kind facility in the whole of New Zealand, catering for 32 years 6-10 students that board at the college for 12 months.
The sensitive arrangement of boarding houses was designed to create the look and feel of an enclosed village. A warm and limited material palette was selected to weave the campus into the adjoining bushland, with soft landscaped hills creating a safe and welcome environment.
This is reflected in the interior design of the spaces. Acoustically treated plywood is paired with darker timber and carpet floors, emphasising softness through contrast.
Baldasso Cortese were engaged by the Ministry of Education to provide a master plan for Halswell Residential College, a special needs school located in Christchurch.
Halswell Residential College is a unique and one-of-a-kind facility in the whole of New Zealand, catering for 32 years 6-10 students that board at the college for 12 months.
The sensitive arrangement of boarding houses was designed to create the look and feel of an enclosed village. A warm and limited material palette was selected to weave the campus into the adjoining bushland, with soft landscaped hills creating a safe and welcome environment.
This is reflected in the interior design of the spaces. Acoustically treated plywood is paired with darker timber and carpet floors, emphasising softness through contrast.
Baldasso Cortese were engaged by the Ministry of Education to provide a master plan for Halswell Residential College, a special needs school located in Christchurch.
Halswell Residential College is a unique and one-of-a-kind facility in the whole of New Zealand, catering for 32 years 6-10 students that board at the college for 12 months.
The sensitive arrangement of boarding houses was designed to create the look and feel of an enclosed village. A warm and limited material palette was selected to weave the campus into the adjoining bushland, with soft landscaped hills creating a safe and welcome environment.
This is reflected in the interior design of the spaces. Acoustically treated plywood is paired with darker timber and carpet floors, emphasising softness through contrast.