Law Architects

Law Architects We deliver a full scope of services.

Our Client list spans many sectors and facility types, including education, administration, early learning, retirement, aged care, performing arts, residential, sacred spaces and others.

Designed as a welcoming and connected learning environment, the St Teresa Library brings together spaces for collaborati...
29/06/2026

Designed as a welcoming and connected learning environment, the St Teresa Library brings together spaces for collaboration, quiet study and discovery. Natural light, the warmth, texture and sensory qualities of timber, flexible learning settings and strong connections to the surrounding campus create a place where students can learn, connect and thrive.

The library showcases mass-timber construction, combining Australian-grown glue-laminated timber (GLT) and cross-laminated timber (CLT) to create a high-performance, sustainable structure. The exposed timber structure supports biophilic design principles, enhancing occupant wellbeing through a natural material palette that brings warmth, texture and character to the learning environment. Prefabricated timber elements enabled rapid assembly, reduced on-site works and enhanced safety, significantly minimising noise, dust and disruption within the active school environment.

At the heart of the design is a commitment to accessibility, wellbeing and student-centred learning, supporting diverse learning styles while fostering curiosity, creativity and engagement.

We are proud to see this vibrant new campus hub enjoyed by the AvilaCollege community.

Client: Melbourne Catholic Schools
Builder: Newpol Construction
Consultants: ttwengineers , BRT Consulting Engineers, Scientific Fire Services, Urban Initiatives , Wilde and Woollard , Philip Chun Building Compliance
Photography: Peter Clarke

Law Architects were delighted to receive two Learning Environments Australasia Design (LEAD) commendations for the outdo...
29/05/2026

Law Architects were delighted to receive two Learning Environments Australasia Design (LEAD) commendations for the outdoor learning areas of Monash Community Family Cooperative designed in collaboration with Landscape Architecture + Urban Design, and the Damascus College Xavier Flood Senior Learning Centre.

“Monash Community Family Co-operative is a compelling example of how landscape architecture can steer the design of educational environments; shaping childhood experience through nature, movement, and exploration.” “The design integrates rock elements, graded pathways, ecological planting, and retained canopy to create a risk positive, exploratory environment that encourages physical challenge, imaginative play, and independence.”

The Xavier Floor Senior Learning Centre is a “substantial and transformative addition to the campus, [and] has evidenced a major shift in the senior student culture and agency…” “Across numerous levels, the balance of proximity and separation has been duly considered, across formal and informal learning environments and study zones. The placement of teaching workspace amongst learning settings, provides opportunities for a more authentic and adult like community of learning, where educators and students work together as one.”

After an inspiring time at the LEA 2026 Unleash conference in Perth, some of the Law team returned energised to Melbourn...
19/05/2026

After an inspiring time at the LEA 2026 Unleash conference in Perth, some of the Law team returned energised to Melbourne this week, following three engaging days together with our peers, educators, leadership and governing teams, policy makers, researchers and facility planners, we collectively explored the evolving landscape of learning environment spaces.

Perth/ Boorloo is a city located in the Country of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and is recognised for its innovation and connection to Country.

A great mix of keynote speakers, targeted narrative thread talks and site visits to many varied local buildings and sites, showcasing exemplar progressive learning environments where sustainability, technology and culture come together in Western Australia.

Law Architects were delighted to receive two LEAD commendations for the Damascus College Xavier Flood Senior Learning Centre and the playgrounds of Monash Community Family Cooperative designed in collaboration with Landscape Architecture + Urban Design.

Following the conference we are now reflecting on:

• Regeneration over and above sustaining
• Context is key for every project, site, community
• Learning on Country and in language to support two-way learning
• Being hopeful and acting with purpose beyond passive optimism

At Law Architects, we believe in great design to support education and learning spaces where the possibilities can truly run wild!

The St Teresa Library at is officially complete and occupied. After sharing progress throughout the build, we’re excite...
13/05/2026

The St Teresa Library at is officially complete and occupied. After sharing progress throughout the build, we’re excited to showcase the completed project.

Designed to support Avila College’s vision for future-focused learning, the St Teresa Library provides a highly connected and accessible environment for students and staff. Positioned at the heart of the campus, its porous and open design activates the surrounding landscape and buildings, encouraging movement, interaction and student-centred engagement.

As a vibrant campus hub, the St Teresa Library enhances wellbeing, social connection and equitable access to resources and information. Designed with pedagogy at its core, the facility supports digital inclusion, student agency and a balance of independent and collaborative learning experiences, fostering curiosity, inquiry and student-centred engagement.

Client:
Builder:
Consultants: , BRT Consulting Engineers, Scientific Fire Services, .au, , .bc
Photography:

New spaces for learning and growth are now shaping everyday life at St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School in Healesville. ...
14/04/2026

New spaces for learning and growth are now shaping everyday life at St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School in Healesville. Replacing ageing facilities, these new learning habitats are designed for Prep and Grade 1 students.

The building is carefully grounded into its steep site with brick blade walls and positioned to frame views out to the native surrounds. A new timber walkway runs along the southern facade, providing a seamless connection to existing buildings and play areas, and strengthening the transition between indoor and outdoor learning.

Internally, acoustic sliding doors enable varied teaching modes, with a warm material palette complemented by hardwood timber joinery, pinboard & wood wool ceilings; creating an inviting, student-centred environment.

We’re proud to have partnered with St Brigid’s and MACS and thank the builders and consultant team for their contributions.

Project Team:
Client:
Builder:
Structural & Civil Engineer: Helix Consultants
Services Engineer: BRT Consulting Engineers
Building Surveyor:

At the end of 2025 Law Architects were delighted to annonce three new promotions; Chris Cogdon to Principal, Rachel Care...
19/03/2026

At the end of 2025 Law Architects were delighted to annonce three new promotions; Chris Cogdon to Principal, Rachel Carew to Associate and Alex Kemp to Associate. These promotions acknowledge their contributions and leadership across the office and the broader design community.

Chris joined Law in 2014 and has been shaping many of our projects ever since. He enjoys interrogating project briefs, testing ideas through feasibility studies, and crafting strategic masterplans that respond thoughtfully to each site. With a calm, methodical approach, Chris brings consultants and contractors together to deliver well-resolved outcomes.

Since joining Law in 2019, Rachel has become a key part of our design and documentation team. She’s contributed to a range of projects, pairing a thoughtful design eye with comprehensive ArchiCAD expertise. Known for her collaborative spirit and attention to detail, Rachel helps keep projects moving smoothly with clear coordination and beautifully resolved documentation

Alex joined Law in 2021, quickly becoming an energetic and highly-valued team member & project leader. Alex balances working as a project architect with her role as Design Studio Leader at RMIT University. She is passionate about student-centred learning environments, and approaches each project with enthusiasm, thoughtful communication, and a collaborative mindset.

Image from left to right: Chris Cogdon, Rachel Carew and Alex Kemp.

Today we celebrate Jenni Webster’s valuable contributions to humanitarian design during her time in India in late 2025. ...
10/03/2026

Today we celebrate Jenni Webster’s valuable contributions to humanitarian design during her time in India in late 2025.

After more than 30 years as an educational architect, half of them with Law Architects, Jenni embraced the opportunity to apply her experience in a new context by volunteering with The Anganwadi Project (TAP) in India. TAP works to create sustainable, low-cost education, health and community spaces for children and families in disadvantaged communities.

Jenni believes deeply in the power of education to transform lives and shape stronger communities and future leaders. Her time with TAP and Parijat Academy reaffirmed her belief that thoughtful design can inspire, uplift and bring hope to everyday life.

The start of a new school year holds added significance for many of us at Law Architects, as several team members watch ...
05/02/2026

The start of a new school year holds added significance for many of us at Law Architects, as several team members watch their children begin school or step into a new academic year. It’s a timely reminder of how deeply the environments around them influence their learning journey.

As the school year begins, we’re proud to play a role in designing environments that foster learning now and help build foundations for the future of today’s students, and for those who will follow in their footsteps.

This year we opened more than four brand new buildings and schools including:

- Wandong Primary School - new Learning Building and new Specialist Building ()
- Yirrama Primary School - brand new school ()
- St Marianne Cope - brand new school ()
- Kinders on School Sites - multiple brand new kinders across Victoria ()

We thank our collaborators for a rewarding commencement to the year, and look foward to forthcoming milestones.

The new Welcome Building marks a proud new entry to Avila College; enhancing street presence, reflecting their Catholic ...
22/01/2026

The new Welcome Building marks a proud new entry to Avila College; enhancing street presence, reflecting their Catholic identity, and delivering contemporary spaces for staff and visitors, alongside an innovative, all-electric Food Technology facility.

Project Team:
Client: and
Builder:
Structural & Civil Engineer:
Mechanical, Elecytical, Hydraulic and Fire Services: BRT Consulting Engineers
Landscape Architects: .au
Building Surveyor: Design Guide Building Surveyors
Town Planner:
Land Surveyor: Madigan Surveying
Geotechnical: Melbourne Geotechnics

Photographer:

We are back at work in the Old Dairy, welcoming in the New Year with a brand new door! We love spilling out onto our qui...
16/01/2026

We are back at work in the Old Dairy, welcoming in the New Year with a brand new door! We love spilling out onto our quiet laneway for lunch or casual meetings whilst the warm breeze carries through the workspace and our furry friends are kept safe inside.

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