cmk architects

31/08/2026

How good is this!
Congratulations to Beardwood Pty. Ltd. on winning the new construction $10 to $20 million category at the Master Builders Tasmania Awards for the Penola Innovation Centre (STEM Building) at St Patrick's College, Launceston.
We're proud of what this project has delivered for our students and school community, and it's fantastic to see the quality and hard work of the entire project team recognised.
A well-deserved achievement. Well done to everyone involved!

26/08/2026

It's been a little while since we've posted, but this was too good not to share!
Our St Patrick's STEM Project, built by Beardwood, has been announced as a finalist in two categories in the Master Builders Tasmania Awards.
We're proud of what this project has delivered for our students and pleased to see the outstanding work of the project team recognised.
Congratulations and best of luck at the awards!

24/02/2026

Here is a recently completed unit we designed, shaped by the character of the existing 1960s home on site.

Brick and painted fibre cement create a restrained, durable palette that feels familiar yet contemporary, helping the new building settle naturally into its surroundings.

16/02/2026

A further look inside the Penola Innovation Centre at St Patrick’s College, Launceston. These images focus on the learning environments and the quality of space within the STEM facility, including the cafeteria, which forms a central heart of the school.

Internally, plywood lining has been used to create a robust yet warm backdrop for daily student life — durable enough for a high-traffic environment while bringing texture and natural character to the spaces.

With much of the building perimeter required to function as fire separation walls, natural light is introduced from above through a series of sawtooth roof forms. This allows consistent daylight to pe*****te deep into the learning areas, creating bright, evenly lit laboratories and classrooms throughout the day.

06/02/2026

Five years in the making, the Penola Innovation Centre, a new STEM facility, is now complete at St Patrick’s College, Launceston.
Conceived as a spine running through the centre of the campus, the building brings together learning, movement and connection. At its heart is a shared social hub — a place for collaboration, informal learning and the everyday life of the school.
With students returning today, the Penola Innovation Centre is ready for its first full year of use. Thank you, to St Patrick's College, Launceston , for the original conception and vision for the project, and to Beardwood Pty. Ltd. for their work and collaboration in bringing it to life.

05/02/2026

Following on from last week’s externals — a look inside.
A calm, considered interior that continues the external palette, with natural timber and masonry shaping the spaces within.
Images kindly provided by the client.

30/01/2026

Back visiting this project a couple of years on from completion. Great to see the additional deck and landscaping. The house has settled comfortably into its site, with a simple palette of timber, weathered iron and bagged brick. Externals for now — interiors to follow.

23/01/2026

Finally got the signs up for the new office… can’t miss us now

20/01/2026

Always satisfying to see a project reach completion.
Thanks Fairbrother for sharing this and for the collaborative approach with us and Council throughout the conservation and upgrading works to this wonderful piece of Launceston’s history — a great outcome for everyone involved.

Project Completion – John Hart Conservatory, Launceston

Fairbrother is thrilled to announce the completion of the John Hart Conservatory restoration!
This iconic space has been carefully revitalized to preserve its heritage charm while introducing modern upgrades for improved functionality and sustainability.
The Facility Management team worked tirelessly to deliver exceptional results, ensuring the Conservatory remains a treasured destination for the community for years to come.
Congratulations to the Fairbrother teams involved!