We're proud to share that our own Georgi Fairley will be presenting at the Learning Environments Australasia UNLEASH conference in Perth! 🎉
Alongside Freya Kuchel from DesignINC, they'll be leading an interactive workshop — Our Learning: Everyone, Everyday — exploring how school facilities could be reimagined as shared civic infrastructure for whole communities and all generations.
It's exactly the kind of future-focused, research-grounded thinking we love to bring to our work at FPPV Architecture.
We can't wait to hear how it goes! 💚
#lea #2026unleash #leaconference #fppvarchitecture #intergenerationallearning
Happy International Guide Dog Day!
We’re looking back at the world-class spaces 2Construct delivered at @guidedogsaustalia ’s Kew Campus in collaboration with @fppvarchitecture .
🦮 Puppy Development Courtyard
🦮 Betty Amsden Education Centre
🦮 Advanced Vetcare & Cafe
🦮 Residential Accommodation
🦮 Reception and Executive Office
🦮 Sensory Garden
Proud to have been a part of the amazing team at @fppvarchitecture that restored this important building over the past 18 years, and incredibly proud that the Parliament House Stone Restoration Work project has been recognised at the 2025 Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Chapter Awards, recieving the award for Heritage - Conservation.
It has been a joy to look back on the project over the past few months as I prepared the submission, and to share with the jury the numerous stories and tireless work and passion that the team put into the project over the many years.
I am proud to have played a part in this project and look forward to seeing the building continue to stand the testament of time at the top of Spring Street.
We are honoured to receive the Award for Heritage – Conservation at the 2025 AIA Victorian Chapter Awards @architecture_vic
The Parliament House Stone Restoration Works celebrates the renewal of one of Victoria’s most significant civic buildings. A huge thank you to our long-standing collaborators – the Parliament of Victoria and O’Connor and Sons Stonemasons – and everyone who has contributed over the years.
Congratulations to all award recipients, especially:
John George Knight Award – Nervegna Reed Architecture for Central Goldfields Art Gallery
Award for Heritage – Creative Adaptation – Kennedy Nolan for Gunn Ridge House
We are proud to have shared the Heritage shortlist with so many inspiring projects.
Thank you to the Heritage Council of Victoria for sponsoring this important award category and special thanks to the Heritage Architecture Jury – Ian McDougall, Suzannah Waldron, Stephanie Burton and Qun Zhang – for your time and thoughtful insight.
#heritagearchitecture #victorianarchitectureawards #parliamenthousevictoria #stonerestoration #australianarchitecture #architectureawards #conservation #heritagecouncilofvictoria
@victorianparliament@heritagecouncilvic
| Construction Update |
Mildura Specialist School: Things are taking shape 👏
🖼️ Staff had a sneak peek at the new Learning & Arts Hub — they’re loving the gorgeous plywood ceiling in the art rooms 😍
🚗 The new pick-up/drop-off zone is in use and already making daily routines smoother (and more fun!).
☕ The future café and upgraded kitchen is underway and students will soon be brewing coffee for the community and building real-world skills.
Shoutout to King Construction Group for bringing these beautiful new spaces to life for learning, arts, wellness, and hospitality. 💙
Also… that gutter install! #oddlysatisfying
#SchoolUpgrade #LearningEnvironments #EducationDesign #MilduraSpecialistSchool #FutureReady #fppvarchitecture
@VicSchoolBuilding
Photography: FPPV Architecture and King Construction
📣 Our new website is LIVE!
We’ve reimagined our online space to reflect who we are — calm, functional, and accessible.
What’s new:
🧭 Simplified layout and navigation
🎨 Aligned with our brand colours
📁 New filterable project showcase
👥 Updated staff CVs so you can meet the team
There’s more coming, but we couldn’t wait to share this with you.
Check it out + let us know what you think!
🔗 Link in bio
#websitelaunch #worklearnlive #studioupdate #newsite #fppvarchitecture
Brisbane, 2025 | How can we design schools with and in their communities?
Not just spaces for learning—but places where students feel seen, safe, and supported?
From biophilic pedagogy to cyborgs, this year’s Learning Environments Australasia conference asked some BIG questions:
🧠 What does education look like with AI providing imperfect content?
❤️ What if wellbeing was the starting point for design?
🌱 What if schools were magnetic—places kids want to be?
We left inspired to rethink what learning spaces can feel like.
Thank you to all the presenters, schools and sites, and Learning Environments Australasia for putting on such an inspiring exploration.
#schooldesign #educationmatters #neurodiversity #biophilicdesign #inclusion #aiandeducation #futureoflearning #lea #learningenvironmentsaustralasia
📸 F-STOP Round 1 Winners Announced!
Big congrats to the winners of our FPPV photography comp 🎉
🏆 Judged Winners:
📍 22. London Lane – Matthew Denier
📍 24. St Kilda Pier – Niamh Anstee
🗳️ People’s Choice (tie!)
📍 17. Paris from Above
📍 31. Loading Dock
Both by the talented Matt Denier 🙌
We’re loving the creativity and can’t wait for what Round 2 brings! 🔥
@mattdenier@niamhanstee
#FSTOP #fppvarchitecture #photographycompetition #melbournecreative #urbanphotography
Apparently, designing buildings = a lot of sitting. 🪑
So we started FP-PT — a Tuesday arvo excuse to stretch, move, laugh, and sometimes dance like no one's watching (except they definitely are).
Whether it's 10 mins of yoga, a walk, or full-blown Zumba chaos — it’s casual, fun, and keeping us just a little bit fitter (and a lot more limber). 💃🧘♂️🚶♀️
#StudioStretch #FPPT #ArchitectsWhoMove #DeskDetox #WellbeingWins #FPPVArchitecture
We made the shortlist! 🎉
The Parliament House Stone Restoration Works—18 years in the making—has been recognised in the 2025 Victorian Architecture Awards! 🏛️✨
Shoutout to our amazing team and everyone who made this journey possible. So proud to see this project celebrated!
Congratulations to all shortlisted projects, and a big thank you to the @aus_institute_architects and everyone involved in delivering this important awards program.
#vicarchitectureawards #parliamentofvictoria #heritagerestoration
#stoneworks
This ANZAC Day commemorates 110yrs since the Gallipoli Campaign, and the 75th anniversary of Australian Service in both the Korean War and Malayan Emergency. These are only three of the many conflicts, wars and peace operations that Australians have served in.
We recognise and thank all Australian and New Zealand personnel who have served and continue to serve, and reflect on their bravery and sacrifice.
Lest we forget.
The images are provided thanks to the Department of Veteran's Affairs, who prepare commemorative posters and learning resources every year.
Each of these posters comes with a snapshot into history and detailed references:
https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/commemoration/anzac-day-package
#anzac #lestweforget #wewillrememberthem #anzacday
Paul Viney (FPPV Architecture Director and ACA National President) and Jenine Birney (Lyons Finance Manager and Senior Principal) recently teamed up for an insightful ARBV CPD webinar: “Architects & Compliance – Navigating Professional and Business Responsibilities.”
Paul and Jenine shared expert perspectives on compliance, leadership, and the responsibilities of architects in practice.
🎥 Watch the full session (and check out other CPD webinars) here 👉 arbv.vic.gov.au/arbv-continuing-professional-development-webinars
@fppvarchitecture@aca.org.au@arb.vic
#architecture #compliance #ARBV #paulviney #fppvarchitecture #ACA #CPD #lyonsarch
