World famous architect joins team to design Jewish Life Centre and Mount Scopus

World-famous architect Daniel Libeskind will join the team chosen to design Melbourne’s Centre for Jewish Life and a new Mount Scopus Memorial College campus in Caulfield.

A significant milestone has been reached for Project Generation, the force behind Project Generation following the announcement by an independent panel that a leading group of local and international architects to design and master plan this ambitious project.

This collaboration, led by MGS Architects, features Warren and Mahoney, Freadman White, Aspect Studios, and the globally acclaimed Studio Libeskind. Their selection followed a rigorous process that attracted submissions from around the world.

Project Generation CEO, Irit Harris, expressed immense satisfaction with the calibre of interest and submissions. This development is set to be one of Australia’s largest educational projects and a cornerstone for the Melbourne Jewish community, offering a world-class facility with cutting-edge sustainability and educational features, along with broad community access. Notably, the chosen architectural team includes individuals with strong personal connections to the Caulfield area and a former Mount Scopus student,

She said: “It has been an incredibly difficult decision for the panel and we sincerely thank all of those who
contributed in such a meaningful way.”

Scopus Foundation President, David Gold: “I am deeply excited about the appointment of such an
acclaimed collaboration of professionals to support us on this journey.”Mount Scopus.

Daniel Libeskind, Principal Architect and Founder for Studio Libeskind, is known for the design and completion of the Jewish Museum in Berlin. He said: “To help create The Centre for Jewish Life and a unified campus for Mount Scopus Memorial College – a vibrant home for the future of community, culture and education in the heart of Melbourne’s Jewish community – would be a profound honour and a defining moment in my career.”

Daryl Maguire, Principal, Warren and Mahoney, added: “As a fifth-generation design practice, we connect deeply with the Mount Scopus Memorial.

The next phase will involve comprehensive consultation with the school and community to integrate their feedback into the master plan.”

Mount Scopus Memorial College President, Amy Hershan, commented: “The appointment of this exceptional architectural team realises our long-held vision for a unified Mount Scopus campus and The Centre for Jewish Life. It marks the beginning of a transformational journey that will enrich the educational, cultural, and spiritual experiences of generations to come.”

Former Mount Scopus student, Cassandra Chilton, Associate Studio Director, ASPECT Studios, said: ‘’Having grown up in Caulfield’s Jewish community, this opportunity feels deeply personal to me. Now, with the chance to return to the heart of Jewish life in Caulfield, I’m inspired to bring my skills as a landscape architect to help shape a thriving new campus.”