Swanbury Penglase

Swanbury Penglase Swanbury Penglase is an Adelaide based firm providing architecture, interior design and landscape ar

Swanbury Penglase is an Adelaide based firm providing architecture, interior design and landscape architecture services.

We’re excited to unveil the design for the new Northern Suburbs High School at Eyre, delivered in collaboration with Bro...
19/06/2026

We’re excited to unveil the design for the new Northern Suburbs High School at Eyre, delivered in collaboration with Brown Falconer and SARAH Constructions for the Department for Education South Australia.

Designed as a contemporary learning environment for up to 1,300 students, the new Year 7–12 campus brings together learning, wellbeing, culture, sport and community in a connected and future-focused setting. Integrated indoor and outdoor learning spaces will support evolving educational needs while creating a lasting community asset for Adelaide’s growing northern suburbs.

The project is set for completion in 2028.

Client: Department for Education SA / Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Contractor: Sarah Constructions
Architect: Swanbury Penglase & Brown Falconer
Landscape Architect: Swanbury Penglase
First Nations Codesign Lead: Mantirri Design
Service Engineers: Aurecon
Structural & Civil Engineers: KBR
Certifier: McKenzie Group & KD Building Certifiers
Educationist: Julia Aitkin
Planner: Masterplan
Traffic Engineer: CIRQA

The Trinity College Roseworthy outdoor learning environments are designed as a campus-wide learning framework, not a col...
11/06/2026

The Trinity College Roseworthy outdoor learning environments are designed as a campus-wide learning framework, not a collection of playgrounds. It operates as a graduated network of settings, from structured teaching terraces to quiet garden rooms, enabling the College to shift learning outside as pedagogy, cohort needs and programs evolve. At the core, the School Heart concentrates high-use, highly supervised spaces for social connection, active play and informal gathering. From there, learning settings extend into the landscape, offering increasing choice and autonomy as students develop. This supports multiple modes of learning: whole-class instruction, small-group collaboration, independent work and targeted intervention.

Client – Trinity College South Australia
Contractor – Mossop Construction + Interiors
Structural & Civil Engineering – Engineers
Services Engineering – Lucid Consulting Australia
Cost Consultant – Rider Levett Bucknall
Planner – URPS
Certifier - KD Certifiers
First Nations Public Art Design – Martirri Design
Traffic Engineer – Frank Slow & Associates

Photography - Brad Griffin

The Trinity College Roseworthy Campus creates a contemporary learning environment that supports education, wellbeing, an...
09/06/2026

The Trinity College Roseworthy Campus creates a contemporary learning environment that supports education, wellbeing, and community life within Adelaide’s northern growth corridor. The campus brings together primary and early years education, and shared facilities within a cohesive masterplanned setting, establishing a strong civic presence for the emerging Roseworthy community. Purpose-built R–6 learning neighbourhoods are supported by flexible breakout areas, a library, and multipurpose hall, enabling collaborative teaching practices and varied learning settings. The integrated Early Learning Centre and Outside School Hours Care strengthen continuity of education, while indoor recreation facilities position the campus as a destination for sport and community activity. Architectural expression is defined by sweeping roof forms and articulated façades that give the school a confident identity. Passive environmental strategies, generous daylight, and shaded outdoor learning areas support comfort, sustainability, and connection to landscape, fostering adaptable and engaging educational experiences for students.

Client – Trinity College South Australia
Contractor – Mossop Construction + Interiors
Structural & Civil Engineering – Engineers
Services Engineering – Lucid Consulting Australia
Cost Consultant – Rider Levett Bucknall
Planner – URPS
Certifier - KD Certifiers
First Nations Public Art Design – Martirri Design
Traffic Engineer – Frank Slow & Associates

Photography - Brad Griffin

To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, Swanbury Penglase held a staff breakfast to acknowledge the importance of rec...
28/05/2026

To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, Swanbury Penglase held a staff breakfast to acknowledge the importance of reconciliation and reflect on our ongoing commitment through our Reconciliation Action Plan. The morning provided an opportunity to come together and learn.

We were privileged to hear Lana Greer present on the Aboriginal Knowledges Centre, Yaitya Ngutu Wardli project: a collaboration between Greenaway Architects, Mantirri Design, and Swanbury Penglase.

The discussion centred on the importance of co-design, and the responsibility we hold as designers to listen deeply, work respectfully, and allow Aboriginal stakeholders and Elders to guide the process.

During National Reconciliation Week, this project is a powerful reminder that reconciliation must be active and ongoing: grounded in truth-telling, cultural respect, and genuine partnership. Yaitya Ngutu Wardli demonstrates how design can help create places of learning, connection, and shared future.

Client: Adelaide University
Architect: Greenaway Architects
Kaurna Artist and Landscape Architect: Mantirri Design
Landscape Architect: Swanbury Penglase
Contractor: Sarah Constructions

To celebrate South Australia's History Festival, Swanbury Penglase hosted a tour of the immediate surrounds of our offic...
26/05/2026

To celebrate South Australia's History Festival, Swanbury Penglase hosted a tour of the immediate surrounds of our office, encompassing Gilbert Street, Little Gilbert Street, Sturt Street and Logan Street.

This gave us the opportunity to explore the history of the Adelaide City Grid and Park Lands, the Adelaide Mosque, traditional building materials and the curse of rising damp, together with some of quirky former residents of Logan Street and understanding how the area has evolved with time.

18/05/2026

Last week our team attended the Annual Learning Environments Australasia Conference in Perth. The conference delivered engaging keynote presentations, workshops and site tours of some of the most successful learning environments in WA. Thanks to LEA for another great event.

Swanbury Penglase is a large, award-winning Adelaide-based multi discipline design practice with a positive and supporti...
15/05/2026

Swanbury Penglase is a large, award-winning Adelaide-based multi discipline design practice with a positive and supportive culture. With projects underway throughout Australia, exciting opportunities exist for an Architect or Graduate of Architecture to join our team.

Ideally, candidates will possess 3–7 years of professional experience.

For more information, please get in contact with us at [email protected] or follow the link below.

https://au.seek.com/job/92089475?tracking=SHR-WEB-SharedJob-anz-1

On Monday 5th May, our own Dr Stephen Schrapel spoke at the SA Major Projects Conference at the Adelaide Convention Cent...
11/05/2026

On Monday 5th May, our own Dr Stephen Schrapel spoke at the SA Major Projects Conference at the Adelaide Convention Centre. In a panel discussion titled ‘Harmonising Modern Skyscrapers with Heritage Buildings’, Stephen joined Elizabeth Vines and Sandy Wilkinson to discuss the importance of conserving Adelaide’s heritage buildings while accommodating the needs of a growing city population.

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Some projects are defined not just by the outcome, but by how they are shaped along the way.The Aboriginal Knowledges Ce...
05/05/2026

Some projects are defined not just by the outcome, but by how they are shaped along the way.

The Aboriginal Knowledges Centre, Yaitya Ngutu Wardli, which translates to Aboriginal Knowledge House, has now commenced on site at Adelaide University’s City West campus. This marks a significant milestone in a deeply collaborative journey.

Over the past three years, the project has been shaped through an ongoing co-design process with Aboriginal stakeholders, with the voices of Aboriginal students, staff, and Elders at its core. In particular, the Purkarninthi Elders group have played a vital role in guiding the project, ensuring the design responds to Country, community, and Aboriginal knowledge systems.

A close collaboration between Greenaway Architects, Mantirri Design, and Swanbury Penglase has underpinned the design process. Together, the team has listened first, allowing conversations, stories, and cultural guidance to shape every decision.

With works now underway on site by Sarah Constructions, the project enters an important new phase in its journey from co-design to delivery. The result will be more than a redevelopment of the Lewis O’Brien / Yarlupurka Building and courtyard. It will be a dedicated environment for Aboriginal and Non-Indigenous peoples to engage through two-way knowledge sharing, respect, and reciprocity.

This project demonstrates the potential of design as a shared process, guided by those with deep knowledge of and connection to Country. We are proud to be part of that process and grateful for the trust placed in us along the way.

Completion is anticipated in late 2026, and we look forward to continuing the journey together.

Client: Adelaide University
Architect: Greenaway Architects
Kaurna Artist and Landscape Architect: Mantirri Design
Landscape Architect: Swanbury Penglase
Contractor: Sarah Constructions
Services Engineer: BCA Engineers
Structural & Civil Engineers: CPR Engineers
Certifier: KD Building Certifiers
DDA Peer Review: BuildSurv
Signage Consultant: Arketype
Cost Consultant: Rider Levett Bucknall

Imagery by Greenaway Architects

We are excited that Adelaide Town Hall is in the running for the City of Adelaide – People’s Choice award, as part of th...
01/05/2026

We are excited that Adelaide Town Hall is in the running for the City of Adelaide – People’s Choice award, as part of this year’s SA Architecture Awards.

Cast your vote via the link below. Voting closes 5th June

https://www.architecture.com.au/2026-south-australia-architecture-awards-city-of-adelaide-peoples-choice

Adelaide Town Hall is one of the city’s most recognisable and historically significant buildings, standing at the centre of civic and community life for more than 160 years. As part of the City of Adelaide’s commitment to preserving its most important cultural places, a series of conservation and refurbishment works has been undertaken across the Town Hall complex. Externally, restoration works addressed deterioration to ensure the long-term stability of the building and the safety of the public, including conservation of the landmark Albert Tower and reconstruction of its lantern. Internally, the historic 1866 Auditorium and surrounding spaces were revitalised through research-informed repair and redecoration, and careful refurbishment of significant elements. Together with upgrades to other prominent rooms, the completed works strengthen the Town Hall’s sustainability, enhance cultural engagement, and reinforce its enduring role in Adelaide’s civic and community life.

Photography - Brad Griffin

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