As an autism spectrum special school, the requirements for design and construction of facilities differ somewhat from mainstream schools, although increased focus on inclusion is changing this. FPPV Architecture have been working with Bulleen Heights School since 2007, at both the primary and secondary campuses.

At the Primary campus, FPPV worked with the school to design a new administration and library area that provides contemporary facilities for staff, students, and parents. Works at this campus have also involved replacement of several sections of old ceilings and re-surfacing of the courtyard playground to provide compliant soft-fall areas and reduce trip hazards.

Works at the secondary campus include upgrades to the administrative facilities to centralise the entry and meeting point for the school. The re-focusing moves the main access away from a busy road and provides improved safety. In addition, FPPV undertook development of enclosed walkways between the three main buildings.

These walkways provide all weather access between the building and allow uninterrupted compliant access, where previously students required supervision to move up and down stairs from one building to the next.

The most recent project, with a total budget of over $9M, focuses on a range of upgrades across both campuses – toilet facilities, flooring, and the Secondary art room – as well as providing two new learning buildings.