Virginia State School, State school and heritage site in Virginia, Queensland.
Virginia State School is a three-wing building made of timber-framed structures with multiple classrooms spread across Blocks B, C, and D. The layout shows how the school was designed to accommodate many students.
The school opened in 1920 to serve the growing population in northern Brisbane. Construction continued in phases and finished in 1933 to keep up with rising student numbers.
The school shows how education in Queensland connects with nature, featuring mature trees that provide shade and space for learning outdoors. Visitors can see how the landscape itself became part of teaching.
The school is located on Sandgate Road and was built with good natural light to cope with Queensland's warm climate. Its open ventilation design keeps indoor spaces comfortable.
The building was designed with a special orientation to capture maximum indirect southern light. This thoughtful layout shows how architects from Queensland Public Works solved climate challenges.
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