Located on Phillip Island, Berninneit, (meaning Gather Together) creates a new purpose-built public building to support a range of uses including a theatre, library, gallery, museum, community function rooms and offices.

Evoking the region’s natural geology and topography, the design feels inherently connected to and of its place. Warm, pink-cream brick references nearby sand dunes and beaches, whilst internal timber columns speak to the island’s jetties and pier structures.

The building creates a dynamic and interactive destination that is set to become a source of civic pride. Bringing together the cultural and social aspirations of the community, it draws visitors to showcase the region’s rich history and culture.

Designed to Passivhaus Standards and incorporating mass timber construction, the Centre expands and diversifies existing community programs and services and creates a place for people to meet and connect.

Awards
Think Brick Awards: Horbury Hunt Commercial Award - High Commendation
2024

AIA Victorian Architecture Awards: The William Wardell Award for Public Architecture
2024

Australian Interior Design Awards - Public Design
2024

Australian Timber Design Awards: Sustainability Merit
2024

AIA National Architecture Awards: Public Architecture
2024

Sustainability Awards: Public Buildings
2024

• Country

  Bunurong/ Boonwurrung

• Address

  Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria

• Status

  Completed

• Gross Floor Area

  3500 sqm

• Client

  Bass Coast Shire Council

• Consultants

  Site Office, ADP, WGA, Inhabit + Grün Consulting, Setting Line, Convergence Design, Latitude, SCIFiRE, du Chateau Chun, BSGM, Traffix, Slattery, Greenwood,

• Builder

  McCorkell Constructions

• Photography

  Peter Clarke, Victor Vieaux

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