QACI’s education philosophy “create + design + innovation = solutions” was the design concept for both the exterior and interior of the building. The design provides a unique and visually interesting facade which draws upon and counterbalances  the rich, diverse textures and colours of the surrounding urban environment and communicates the occupation of the building through the use of graphics on the sun shading and bold signage.

The building - designed around the natural slope of the site to save time and construction costs - has a double height art gallery for both student and public art exhibitions, a 250 seat theatre performance space, editing suites, art and music studios [including a sound proofed recording studio], science laboratories, library, general teaching spaces and break-out spaces.

The building meets the 4 green star rating standard of the urban village by applying environmentally sustainable principles such as: rainwater harvesting for irrigation of landscaping, waste management which is 80% recycled, low VOC paints, efficient lighting and ventilation and reduced car park spaces to create a reliance on public transport.