3. Through many years of practical experience in delivering
educational projects, MODE understands that successful
architecture is not defined by the built form, but the ability
of the end users to respond and engage positively with their
environment. Their expertise with passive and active sustainable
design techniques allows MODE to deliver projects which provide
a comfortable and healthy environment, while reducing lifecycle
costs for the education provider.
Our focus as a design team is to always improve educational
outcomes for the students and teachers who will be utilising
these facilities. With the rapid changes in educational models
and delivery methods, the only certainty is that requirements will
change over the lifespan of any building, either through changing
pedagogies, advancing technologies, or demographic shifts. In
response, it is essential that we ensure that every educational
facility adopts a flexible and adaptable solution that can respond
easily to the shifting needs of the user groups. Our team
understand the specific requirements of learning environments
and are able to tailor solutions for today and for the future, says
Robert, MODE Education Leader.
Robert McCray
Principal Education Lead
Rhonan O'Brien
Managing Principal
Andy Pham
DIrector
Ed Haysom
General Director
MODE HAYSOM Architects
Vietnam Co
MODE:
A manner, way, or method of doing
something, experiencing something, or acting.
A particular form or kind.”
From the very first stages of design through to project
completion, MODE's work is underwritten by the core values,
derived from the very definition of “mode” itself. Exploring the
three principles of Manner, Method and Form, MODE ensure that
each project is undertaken with a clear, consistent and cohesive
approach. This allows MODE to achieve a mutual vision of the
client’s goals and see this grow into something that exceeds their
expectations. It’s the MODE way, made up of their own signature
style, which sets them apart and adds value into the fundamentals
of everything they do.
MANNER
MODE believe that a collaborative approach is paramount to
enable effective communication throughout the project.
METHOD
As a multidisciplinary design practice, MODE's process is
solution-focused, based on an innovative design-led approach
that is informed using best practice tools, learned knowledge
and research.
FORM
MODE's design outcomes are adaptive, flexible solutions that
meet client’s needs and fulfil their sustainable objectives.
The overall form is, as such, reflective of MODE's approach.
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5. Tertiary
MODE's design approach adapts to the changing trends for
tertiary facilities; moving away from classroom-based, discipline-
focused learning by listening, to a new model which is life and
work-focused, involves active learning and practices learning-
by–doing. Learning opportunities have evolved beyond the
confines of the physical environment; the prevalence of digital
technologies has created an environment that allows the
educational process to occur at any time in any place.
MODE understand learning spaces need to be inspirational
to compete with retail, leisure and other public environments
that actively seek to engage people’s attention. As a result of
this, MODE’s designers have moved away from the traditional
institutional environment to provide innovative solutions that
improve the experience of education and incorporate the
emerging trends to create spaces and systems that truly engage
and support learning.
How We Do It
WE AIM to create work-focused designs
that encourage learning by doing.
WE ASPIRE to create the best
opportunity for interactions and best
conditions for learning through innovative
and intelligent design.
WE MONITOR emerging educational
trends to optimise learning environments.
WE HELP to deliver inspirational
environments that engage and motivate
all users.
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Client: Charles Darwin University
Awards: Australian Institute of Architects Northern Territory Regional George Chaloupka Award for
Interior Architecture
Flexible, open-plan work spaces are created through the use of writable walls and roaming furniture, allowing
and encouraging team work, collaboration and brainstorming. The design accommodates different working
styles and means of generating creative thinking with a variety of work spaces. The fitout incorporates bright
colours, interesting forms and unusual materials, evoking a casual, laid-back feel.
CDU Innovation
Media Production
Studio
CASUARINA, NT
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Client: James Cook University Mercy Health Aged Care
Awards: Master Builders Association Queensland Award for Health Education Facilities for up to $3 million
This facility is located on the Mater Private Hospital Mackay site and allows students to do theory and
practical course components on the same campus. The facility comprises of lecture rooms of various sizes
as well as a surgical skills laboratory, which is capable of replicating actual hospital set-ups and allowing
students to train in life-like situations. MODE were involved from preparation of the funding application
through all phases of approvals, design, documentation, construction and commissioning.
JCU Clinical
Training Facility
MACKAY, QLD
9. Client: University of the Sunshine Coast
The aim of this project was to produce sustainable, flexible, future-proof and expressible architecture
through its understanding of and response to the context of the client’s needs. This building is
segmented into two stages, to accommodate two distinct faculties – Engineering and Paramedics –
with the main spaces connected by shared facilities.
USC Engineering
Science Centre
SUNSHINE COAST, QLD
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Client: University of Southern Queensland
This five-star green, innovative design integrates and connects with both the developing
infrastructure and existing buildings. Innovation was achieved through built form, mass and scale
reflective of the existing surrounding context, with the flexibility to facilitate future developments.
The interiors create a sense of place envisioned by the university – a vision of research, learning and
gathering hubs for students and staff.
USQ EDGY Building
SPRINGFIELD, QLD
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Client: Griffith University
This project consisted of a number of elements including the redevelopment of 25 m, eight-lane
outdoor pool, a fully-enclosed learn-to-swim program pool, children’s play pool, covered seating,
café and administration areas, covered outdoor dining areas, the refurbishment of the existing gym
and provision of additional onsite parking. The design of the buildings was generated from the
combination of enclosed and open spaces required by the various constituent parts.
Griffith University
Aquatic Centre
MOUNT GRAVATT, QLD
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Client: University of Nevada
The vision for this 46.5 ha precinct is to position itself as one of the premier university research
parks in the country and strengthen the University of Nevada's (UNLV) reputation as a nationally
recognised research university in the United States. MODE’s concept for the UNLV Harry Reid
Technology Park was to create a meaningful place which relates to its wider context in Las Vegas
and also create a real sense of identity through urban readability and activity.
University of Nevada
Harry Reid Technology
Park
LAS VEGAS, USA
15. Client: Queensland Department of Education
This new building at the Nambour Campus accommodates training facilities for all building trades.
The design uses distinctive thermal lanterns as passive environmental controls to guarantee cooling
breezes to the workshop areas; even on the stillest summer day.
Cooloola Tafe
NAMBOUR, QLD
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MODE brings a wealth of experience to the primary and secondary
education sectors. Having worked with a wide variety of public
and private institutions throughout Australia, MODE understands
that all projects present different challenges for education focused
design. As a result of their experience, MODE found that new
paradigms in the education and educational space are a response
to several critical pressures for change in the community – namely
a growing awareness that conventional modes of teaching are
simply not meeting the needs of all students.
As a result, the common thread in MODE’s design approach is to
encourage enquiry-based learning, collaborative project-based
learning, and innovative approaches to the curriculum. The new
educational space is polyvalent: open, multi-share, adaptable,
informal, has great variety in size and indeed is more like the
workplace. New models of educational delivery are characterised
by a number of ideas, principles and strategies, including
personalisation, small learning communities, block scheduling,
co-operative learning, project-based curricula, peer tutoring and
instruction, team teaching, integration of wireless technology
for anytime, anywhere learning and community involvement
in education.
Design for education requires an understanding not just of the
functional and technical requirements of facility users, but also
an understanding of the various pedagogical models of teaching
and learning, the integration of rapidly changing technologies
for a digitally literate student base, and the regime of facilities
maintenance and management. How We Do It
WE ENCOURAGE enquiry based learning
through built form.
WE ACHIEVE an in-depth understanding
of the functional, technical and
pedagogical needs of all end users.
WE PRIDE ourselves on being up to date
with technological advancements in the
educational sector, implementing them
into the design.
WE EXPLORE space to achieve
environments that are adaptable, flexible
and multi-purpose.
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Client: Department of Education, Training and the Arts
The project required the development of a Performing Arts and Music Centre to cater for not only
the highly recognised and awarded music and arts program but also the local community. MODE’s
design overcame the challenging uneven site by staged construction, decanting of existing buildings
and redirection of existing site services. Using a visually attractive design, the exterior provides a
high level of aesthetic appeal while still having high functioning acoustic control, promoting it as an
iconic element to the school.
Albany Creek
State High School
ALBANY CREEK, QLD
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Client: Department of Education, Training and the Arts
This building is designed to provide 11 flexible General Learning Areas (GLAs) and associated
support and staff areas over two levels. A lower ground level, to the buildings full extent, provides
undercover storage and recreational space. The long narrow building is orientated north-to-south
with single GLAs designed to take full advantage of prevailing breezes, while screening elements
protect its users from the Queensland sun.
Year 7 ‘Flying Start’
Initiative Merrimac
State High School
MERMAID WATERS, QLD
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Client: Good Shepherd Lutheran College
Working in collaboration with SMA Architects, MODE designed and delivered a new green field
campus comprising of middle and senior school facilities. It was delivered in five stages over
five years for the Darwin Community. The design concept was to create a facility that enhances
collaborative learning by developing stimulating, age-appropriate environments that allow for the
adoption of a range of student-focused educational models, while acknowledging the Northern
Territory’s harsh climate through the employment of tropical design principles.
Good Shepherd
Lutheran College
HOWARD SPRINGS, NT
23. Client: Canterbury College
The MODE design team commenced with a ‘first principles’ review of the ongoing requirements
for the school. Keeping front of mind the projected population increase, from 600 pupils in 1997 to
2,000 in 2020, the review indicated all required facilities could be accommodated within the existing
site. MODE created a master plan that saved significant capital expenditure for the school and
created a compact, activated campus.
Canterbury College
WATERFORD, QLD
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Client: The Essington School
Awards: Australian Institute of Architects Northern Territory Regional Award for Public Architecture,
Australian Institute of Architects Northern Territory Regional People's Choice Award World
Architecture News Awards for Education Long List
The technology centre is designed to set a new standard in education buildings and teachings in
the Northern Territory. Fusing contemporary design with state-of-the-art technology, the centre
provides flexible teaching spaces and purpose-built studios for music and film editing.
The Essington School
DARWIN, NT
25. Client: BADGE Construction Queensland Department of Education
This advanced performance hall features a stage with lighting and is sound controlled by an
elevated bio box to the rear of the main space. It also includes a kitchen and mess hall adjacent to
the main foyer space, dressing rooms, storage, student and staff amenities with seating capacity for
800 people.
Performance Hall
Coorparoo State School
COORPAROO, QLD
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27. Early Education
MODE’s design for early education centres comes from the
knowledge that children are born ready to learn. The importance
of learning during a child’s development is self–evident; for
much of these early formative years many children will spend
substantial amounts of time within child care or early education
centres. It is therefore critical these environments respond and
support the needs of our children.
Informal, play-based learning is integral to most early
education programs and forms the basis around which physical
environments are designed. Early learning centres need to
provide additional support to nurture children, providing them
with social skills, a sense of belonging, confidence in their own
ability and developing a sense of independence.
To achieve these outcomes, environments must provide support
for staff as well as children, and allow parents to interact with
their children’s educational processes. The physical space must be
designed to provide a variety of stimulating environments as well
as quiet spaces that provide safety and protection for the children.
How We Do It
WE FOCUS on play-based learning to
assist most early-learning programs.
WE DESIGN physical space to be a
stimulating environment for learning and
development.
WE STRIVE to create environments to
support staff as well as children.
WE SEEK ways that provide additional
support to nurture children.
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Client: Springfield Land Corporation
Designed as the national headquarters for a Queensland based child care provider, this facility
includes administrative facilities as well as two separate 75 capacity child care centres. Each child care
facility provides dedicated age-specific activity areas, as well as indoor and outdoor activity spaces
designed to support play-based learning and social nurturing and engagement for the children.
Springfield
Child Care Centre
SPRINGFIELD, QLD
29. Client: Royal Darwin Hospital
This project demonstrates a commitment to creating a built environment that enables children to learn
through exploration and stimulation experiences as well as providing an environmentally-appropriate
and sustainable child care facility. Ongoing electricity savings of 70% per annum have been achieved
through careful orientation, cross-flow ventilation, day lighting, shade dividends and energy-efficient
materials. All play rooms open onto generous verandas and the landscaped playground beyond.
Small courtyard spaces and ephemeral shade structures create cool, shaded outdoor play areas.
RDH Child Care Facility
DARWIN, NT
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How We Do It
IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES USING INNOVATION CAPITALISATION™
MODE identify not only the expected outcomes from a
project, but also the underlying reasons dictating the need for
the project. This allows for the identification of the ‘Capital
in Reserve’ and employment of innovative approaches to
incorporate social and environmental solutions to best deliver
the client’s required outcomes.
EXPLORE IDEAS AND MEASURE AGAINST THE FOUR PILLARS
From the identification of issues, MODE comprehensively
explore the opportunities from the four pillars – economic, social,
environmental and educative – and determine how design can best
facilitate and maximise the benefits associated with the project.
STRATEGISE THE DELIVERY
MODE has a wealth of best practice experience and this, in
conjunction with lateral thinking expertise, is strategised to
determine how the opportunities can best be delivered. During
this phase MODE assess potential options available to the client
and where possible, quantify the economic, social, environmental
and educative outcomes. This allows fully informed decisions to
be made regarding the best overall approach for the project from
an economic and society-wide perspective.
QUANTIFY THE OUTCOMES AGAINST IC’S FOUR PILLARS
As a final step, MODE quantify the potential outcomes so that
all benefits can be clearly communicated to the client, the
community and potential partners. Experience has shown that
this can increase the number of willing partners in a project and
increase the returns for each partner.
The possibilities of Innovation Capitalisation are limitless and
through ongoing research, experience and knowledge, MODE will
use this innovative and unique design approach to unlock more
community-focused outcomes.
Pillars of Design
ECONOMIC
Understanding the principles of return on social, environmental,
personal and fiscal investment; in conjunction with a complexity
of factors that stimulate benefits, such as employment generation,
community gain, alternative revenues and financial models,
affordability, overall value for money and total cost of ownership.
SOCIAL
Passionate about problem solving, MODE openly partner and
collaborate to innovate and generate positive outcomes for the
broader communities and societies.
ENVIRONMENTAL
MODE are conscious of where people live, play and work. Through
the application of innovative design techniques, all MODE projects
minimise negative impacts on the environment and create
opportunity for environmental wellbeing, to leave the world in
better health.
EDUCATIVE
Committed to maintaining the benefits of social, economic and
environmental achievements, MODE work actively towards closing
the learning cycle, believing that the built environment has the
capacity to enhance all our lives and contribute to who we are.
Innovation Capitalisation™
Innovation Capitalisation™ by MODE is a pivotal tool developed to consider a project from the outset before any design has occurred. It aligns
specialist providers, groups, businesses and government with the sole purpose of creating better communities through unique and innovative design.
The four key pillars (social, economic, environmental and educative) act as the drivers for Innovation Capitalisation and is how MODE unlock the
‘Capital in Reserve’ on each project. MODE views Innovation Capitalisation as a new procurement method, an opportunity to align community needs
with commercial outcomes and place-making to bring people together. It is about teaching people who aren’t just students, supporting people who
require extra help and bringing minimum amenities to areas facing isolation and dislocation. Innovation Capitalisation works with clients to generate
the best possible outcome to engage communities, activate spaces and build better facilities that respond to the needs of real people.
31. Studio Contacts
ANDY PHAM
Director
Andy was appointed to
Director in 2013 and brings
over 20 years' experience
in the architectural
profession, specializing in
education, residential and
commercial facilities. His
passion for architecture
brings about the reward for
his dedicated services to
his clients and projects.
ED HAYSOM
General Director
MODE HAYSOM
Architect Vietnam Co
Ed’s multifaceted architectural
career encompasses multi-
unit residential, retail and
commercial buildings while
specialising in resort and
hospitality projects and has
won numerous awards for his
work. He brings a wealth of
knowledge in development
and implementation of
best practice policies and
procedures which assist
outcomes for projects in
both Australia and Vietnam.
PAUL ORESHKIN
Sydney Studio Director
With over 15 years experience
in the industry, Paul currently
leads a talented team of
design professionals in the
Sydney Studio that is able to
provide services to our clients
in architecture, urban design,
master planning, landscape
architecture, graphics and
interior design. Since opening
in Sydney, Paul has been able
to provide a wide range of
services to clients in NSW.
TIM BOAG
Sunshine Coast
Studio Manager
Tim’s experience ranges from
work with the Australian
Agency for International
Development in developing
countries to internationally-
recognised sporting facilities
in Australia and New Zealand.
Tim leverages the diversity
of his experience across
project types to provide
broader approaches to
design challenges and better
outcomes in a regional context.
KATHERINE RICKARD
Gold Coast Studio Manager
Katherine is a registered
architect with experience
in a range of architectural
project types and scales,
from interior fit-outs and
community facilities to
larger-scale residential and
mixed-use developments,
for a range of user and client
groups in Australia and
overseas. Katherine’s design
approach pays particular
attention to detail to achieve
high-quality outcomes for
the end-user, achieved in
a collaborative manner.
SIMON PAUL
Perth Studio Manager
Simon is a confident and
competent architect, with
over ten years of experience
in the profession. With
strengths in all facets of the
architectural process from
design and documentation
through to the skills required
to communicate with clients,
contractors and consultants.
MARK BURKE-DAMASCHKE
Auckland Studio Director
Mark has a successful track
record of over 25 years,
working on large and complex
projects across Europe and
New Zealand. His architectural
capability focuses on a broad
range of design sectors,
including large scale retail
developments, commercial
and leisure facilities,
heritage, civic, justice, master
planning, urban design and
sustainable design projects.
JENNY CULGAN
Darwin Studio Manager
Jenny is a registered
architect with over 18 years
all round architectural
experience, including
contract administration and
construction management
in the Northern Territory.
Adaptability is a common
trait in NT Architects and
Jenny’s experience highlights
this. Having worked in many
communities throughout the
Northern Territory, Jenny has
a focus on producing designs
which are both practical
and culturally appropriate.
DAVID LENNOX
Melbourne Studio Manager
Infrastructure Team Leader
David leads the Melbourne
design team as Studio
Manager and brings over 16
years of extensive Architecture
and Urban Design experience
both locally and abroad.
He is passionate about the
public realm of buildings and
spaces with comprehensive
experience that spans across
Infrastructure, Transport,
Civic, Educational and
Residential project types.
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