Tertiary Education
fjcstudio has a long history of educational projects for schools and tertiary institutions, across educational architecture and campus master planning. We have undertaken repeat commissions for many institutions, reflecting buildings that are economical to operate and flexible in use over a long life.
Educational institutions invest twice in a project, as both owner and long-term user. We understand the issues that matter most to them: meeting programme parameters within the pressures of the academic calendar, safety and security for staff and students, and the limits of capital and ongoing budgets.
Designing for learning is shifting towards flexible, adaptable environments that foster collaboration, creativity and innovation. Our buildings prioritise student-centred design, interactive learning, technology integration and multifunctional spaces that accommodate diverse teaching methods and evolving pedagogies.
UTS Central
A vertical campus of collegiate promenade and informal collaboration on Broadway, with the library and reading room at its heart.
Reuben College, University of Oxford
Oxford’s first new college of the twenty-first century, transforming Grade II listed buildings with restored original finishes and one of the University’s largest decarbonisation projects.
Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney
Research and teaching organised as an open, fluid, interlocking ribbon of collaboration and light.
Tyree Energy Technologies Building, UNSW
Technology and research sheltered under an extension of the tree canopy, on the gateway site of the UNSW campus.
Experience Matrix
| Project | Location | Education Body Client | Feasibility / Masterplan | Design and Technology | Sports Hall and Facilities | Dance and Drama | Sustainability | Integrated Outdoor Space | Heritage Integration | Labs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | UTS Central | Ultimo | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||
 | UTS Reading Room | Ultimo | • | • | • | ||||||
 | UTS Law Faculty | Ultimo | • | • | • | ||||||
 | Charles Perkins Centre (USYD) | Camperdown | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
 | Sydney Law School (USYD) | Camperdown | • | • | • | • | |||||
 | Tyree Energy Technologies Building (UNSW) | Kensington | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
 | Tinbergen Chemistry Teaching Lab (University of Oxford) | Oxford | • | • | • | • | |||||
 | The Wolfson Building, John Radcliffe Hospital (University of Oxford) | Oxford | • | • | • | • | |||||
 | Chancellery & Business School (ECU) | Joondalup | • | • | • | • | |||||
| Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (ECU) | Mount Lawley | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
 | Chemical Sciences Building (UNSW) | Kensington | • | • | |||||||
| Creative Industries Precinct (QUT) | Kelvin Grove | • | • | • | • | ||||||
| New Business and Law School (Deakin) | Melbourne | • | • | ||||||||
| Singapore Institute of Management | Singapore | • | |||||||||
 | Red Centre (UNSW) | Kensington | • | • | • | • | |||||
 | School of Information Technologies (USYD) | Camperdown | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
 | John Niland Scientia Building (UNSW) | Kensington | • | • | |||||||
 | Owen G. Glenn Business School (University of Auckland) | Auckland | • | ||||||||
| UNE Integrated Agricultural Precinct | Armidale | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| Macquarie University Library | Macquarie Park | • | • | • | • | ||||||
 | University of Adelaide 2015 to 2035 Masterplans | Adelaide | • | • | • | ||||||
| Campus 2010 & Beyond 2020 Review | Sydney | • | • | • | |||||||
| Kensington Campus Masterplan (UNSW) | Kensington | • | • | ||||||||
| Broadway Physical Concept Plan (UTS) | Ultimo | • | • |
Awards
Our tertiary education projects have been recognised by architecture, engineering and industry awards. Awards include:
| Project | Name | Year | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reuben College, University of Oxford | Australian Award for International Architecture | 2025 | Australian Institute of Architects |
| Reuben College, University of Oxford | Hugh O’Neil Award for Heritage | 2025 | Australian Institute of Architects (International Chapter) |
| Reuben College, University of Oxford | Low Carbon Project of the Year (awarded to Reuben College) | 2024 | OxProp Festival Awards |
| Reuben College, University of Oxford | Green Award | 2024 | Oxford Preservation Trust |
| Tinbergen Chemistry Teaching Laboratory | International Architecture Award | 2024 | Chicago Athenaeum |
| UTS Central | Academic Libraries (UTS Library) | 2021 | Australian Library and Information Association |
| UTS Central | Completed Buildings: Higher Education and Research, shortlist | 2021 | World Architecture Festival |
| UTS Central | Award of Excellence, Best Tall Building under 100 metres | 2020 | CTBUH |
| UTS Central | Award of Excellence, Interior Space | 2020 | CTBUH |
| UTS Central | Silver, Architecture / Institutional | International Design Awards | |
| UTS Central (with DJRD and Lacoste + Stevenson, original Broadway podium design) | Educational Architecture Award | Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) | |
| The Wolfson Building, John Radcliffe Hospital | RIBA South Award | 2021 | RIBA |
| The Wolfson Building, John Radcliffe Hospital | International Architecture Award | 2020 | Chicago Athenaeum |
| Charles Perkins Centre | Educational Architecture Award | 2015 | Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) |
| Charles Perkins Centre | Interior Architecture, commendation | 2015 | Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) |
| Charles Perkins Centre | Completed Buildings: Higher Education and Research, shortlist | 2015 | World Architecture Festival |
| Charles Perkins Centre | Commercial Interior, finalist | Dulux Colour Awards | |
| Tyree Energy Technologies Building | Teaching / Mixed Use Laboratory Award | 2015 | S-Lab Awards |
| Tyree Energy Technologies Building | Green Building Award, finalist | 2013 | UN World Environment Day Awards |
| Tyree Energy Technologies Building | Public Buildings; Sustainability | 2013 | Randwick City Urban Design Awards |
| Tyree Energy Technologies Building | Green Dot Sustainability Award, third place | 2013 | Green Dot Awards |
| Tyree Energy Technologies Building | International Architecture Award | Chicago Athenaeum | |
| Tyree Energy Technologies Building | National Public Buildings over $50M; Outstanding Construction; Tertiary Buildings $50M and over | Master Builders Association (NSW) | |
| Sydney Law School, University of Sydney | Completed Buildings: Learning, shortlist | 2010 | World Architecture Festival |
| Sydney Law School, University of Sydney | Public Architecture Award | 2009 | Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) |
| Sydney Law School, University of Sydney | Sustainable Architecture Award | 2009 | Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) |
| Sydney Law School, University of Sydney | Urban Design, commendation | 2009 | Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) |
| Sydney Law School, University of Sydney | Public Architecture, National Commendation | Australian Institute of Architects | |
| Sydney Law School, University of Sydney | Educational Sector Awards, finalist | World Architecture News | |
| Sydney Law School, University of Sydney | General, High Commendation (National and NSW) | Australian Institute of Building | |
| Sydney Law School, University of Sydney | Best Use of Decorative Wood Veneers; Interior Fit-out; Interior Design; Best Use of Timber Panels and Public or Commercial Buildings, highly commended | Australian Timber Design Awards | |
| Sydney Law School, University of Sydney | Public Building, highly commended | BPN Sustainability Awards | |
| Sydney Law School, University of Sydney | Excellence in Construction, Tertiary Buildings over $25M | Master Builders Association (NSW) | |
| School of Information Technologies, University of Sydney | Education, shortlist | 2009 | Property Council of Australia |
| School of Information Technologies, University of Sydney | Excellence in Construction, Educational Building $10M to $50M | 2006 | Master Builders Association (NSW) |
| Owen G. Glenn Business School, University of Auckland | Auckland Architecture Award (Public Architecture) | 2008 | New Zealand Institute of Architects |
| Owen G. Glenn Business School, University of Auckland | Merit Award (Education and Arts) | 2008 | Property Council New Zealand |
| Owen G. Glenn Business School, University of Auckland | Completed Buildings: Learning, shortlist | 2008 | World Architecture Festival |
| Owen G. Glenn Business School, University of Auckland | Innovate Gold Award of Excellence | Association of Consulting Engineers New Zealand | |
| Chemical Sciences Building, UNSW | Highly Commended | 2008 | Institute of Engineers Australia |
| Chemical Sciences Building, UNSW | Urban Design Award (Public Building) | 2008 | Randwick City Council |
| Chemical Sciences Building, UNSW | Award of Excellence (Education Building $10M to $50M) | 2007 | Master Builders Association (NSW) |
| Chancellery and Business School, Edith Cowan University | Civic Design, commendation (FJMT and Hassell) | 2005 | Royal Australian Institute of Architects (WA Chapter) |
| Chancellery and Business School, Edith Cowan University | Public Buildings over $20M | 2005 | Master Builders Association (WA) |
| Chancellery and Business School, Edith Cowan University | Award of Excellence for Main Entry Colonnade | 2004 | Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and NZ (WA) |
| Macquarie University Library | Best Tertiary Building ($50M and over) | Master Builders Association (NSW) | |
| Creative Industries Precinct, QUT | Commendation | Royal Australian Institute of Architects (QLD Chapter) | |
| Australian School of Business, UNSW | Public Architecture Award | Royal Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) | |
| Sunshine Coast University College Master Plan | Institutional Building Award; Town Planning Merit Award | Maroochydore Shire Excellence in Building and Planning Awards | |
| Red Centre, UNSW (MGT) | Honour Award for Design Excellence, Sustainable Design Awards Program | 2003 | AIA New York Chapter and Boston Society of Architects |
| Red Centre, UNSW (MGT) | Green Building Awards, Bronze Medal | 2001 | The Architecture Show and The Francis Greenway Society |
| John Niland Scientia Building and Red Centre, UNSW (MGT) | Lloyd Rees Award for Urban Design | 2000 | Royal Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) |
| John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW (MGT) | Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Buildings | 2000 | Royal Australian Institute of Architects |
| John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW (MGT) | Sir John Sulman Award for Architectural Excellence | 2000 | Royal Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) |
| John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW (MGT) | Award for Outstanding Concrete Structures | 2002 | Fédération Internationale du Béton |
| John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW (MGT) | Kevin Cavanagh Medal for Excellence in Concrete | 2001 | Concrete Institute of Australia |
| John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW (MGT) | Green Building Awards, Bronze Medal | 2001 | The Architecture Show and The Francis Greenway Society |
| John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW (MGT) | Citation of Merit, Medium Structures | 2000 | Lightweight Structures Association of Australia |
| John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW (MGT) | National New Commercial Building; Outstanding Construction, Educational Building $5M plus; Overall Winner for Construction Excellence | 2000 | Master Builders Association (NSW) |
| John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW (MGT) | Urban Design Award for Public Building | 2004 | Randwick City Council |
For further information about our tertiary education capability, please enquire by email.
Related capabilities: laboratories, schools and libraries.