Envisioned to serve both the RMIT Bundoora campus and the wider Whittlesea community, the RMIT Netball facility is a multi-disciplinary flexible space. Combining a suite of spaces including three netball courts, a fitness centre, aerobics and multipurpose studios, the design form is articulated through a structural expression of strong horizontal elements and layers, creating a clear visual rhythm externally that overlays a civic presence. 

The relationship between the generous volume of the main hall and the more intimate scale of the ancillary spaces is carefully articulated, while a series of external ramps, screens and a layering of structure add animation and depth. Highlighting environmentally sustainable principles as a core strategy saw the integration of recycled plastic cladding panels, operable high and low ventilation systems, and the inclusion of a green wall on the western elevation. Highlighting an environmental consciousness as an education tool and as part of the architectural expression was formative in combining purpose and place.