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A fitout that reflects the value of learning. Ikon combines practical industry experience with learning that encourages curiosity, personal growth and career-ready skills.

Ikon Institute Adelaide

Project Lead

Sean Carrick

Client

EDU Holdings

Services

Management Delivery

Location

Adelaide

Sectors

Education Office + Workplace

Status

Completed 2026

Ikon Institute is a specialist higher education provider offering programs in early childhood education, counselling, psychotherapy and arts therapy. Its teaching combines practical industry experience with learning that encourages curiosity, personal growth and career-ready skills. For its new Adelaide campus, Ikon's parent company EDU Holdings wanted a learning environment that reflected those values and supported students and staff in their study, collaboration and wellbeing.

The new campus was to occupy a full floor of approximately 1,114sqm at Elder House, an existing office building on Currie Street.

Turning office space into a place for around 270 students and staff required more than a fitout.

The tenancy's building classification had to change from office use to Class 9b (Assembly), and this brought additional compliance requirements for the design and construction. The floor also needed new DDA-compliant amenities, along with purpose-built training rooms, student breakout and experience areas and staff facilities, all within the existing building footprint.

EDU Holdings appointed RCP to manage delivery of the fitout, with RCP providing project management and Superintendent services from November 2025 to August 2026. RCP worked closely with interior designer PTID and builder FORA to coordinate design, approvals and construction, so the space met both the client's vision and the requirements of its new classification.

The completed campus provides a contemporary learning environment with training rooms, a student experience area, breakout spaces and staff facilities. Warm timber, soft furnishings and planting create a welcoming setting where students can learn, connect and spend time between classes.

The project was completed in August 2026 and gives Ikon a high-quality base for its Adelaide students.

Education environments shape how students learn, connect and grow. The quality of this fitout reflects the value of education itself, creating spaces that inspire learning and support meaningful outcomes for students and staff.

Sean CarrickAssociate

Photos courtesy of FORA Construction & Fitout | Trim Photography