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Designing for regeneration: John McIldowie on learning spaces that give back

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Designing for regeneration: John McIldowie on learning spaces that give back

John McIldowie, Director of McIldowie Partners, shares his approach to designing regenerative learning environments that go beyond sustainability.

Woodleigh Regenerative Futures Studio wins The Learning Space at the INDE.Awards 2025

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Woodleigh Regenerative Futures Studio wins The Learning Space at the INDE.Awards 2025

McIldowie Partners, in association with Joost Bakker, has been awarded The Learning Space at the INDE.Awards 2025. Their project, Woodleigh Regenerative Futures Studio, redefines the educational environment as a living ecosystem that nurtures sustainability, innovation, and community.

EiM unveils Singapore’s inaugural net-zero international school building

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EiM unveils Singapore’s inaugural net-zero international school building

The Greenhouse located at the Dulwich College (Singapore) campus in Bukit Batok, marks a significant stride towards sustainable design, with a focus on holistic education and environmental responsibility.

CHES manifests new modes of learning in pre-tertiary education

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CHES manifests new modes of learning in pre-tertiary education

This pre-tertiary education facility by Fieldwork and Brand Architects elevates modern day learning through connections with nature, progressive sustainability measures and flexible work spaces. Check out CHES.

Meadowbank Tafe poised to become central hub of skills-based learning

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Meadowbank Tafe poised to become central hub of skills-based learning

Australia’s first tertiary campus with the facilities to host both trade and digital skills-based education under one roof is now complete. Designed and delivered by Gray Puksand, the campus is ready to address Australia’s skills shortages.

Atelier Apeiron turns kindergarten design on its head

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Atelier Apeiron turns kindergarten design on its head

With no presuppositions, defined classrooms, exaggerated shapes, or child-like colours, the spaces don’t resemble what most would define as a kindergarten.

The vertical campus turned outside in: Wurun Senior College

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The vertical campus turned outside in: Wurun Senior College

The winner of The Learning Space at the 2023 INDE.Awards has been named: Wurun Senior Campus by GHD Design and Grimshaw.

“Workplace and learning space design have more in common than you think”: CDA International

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“Workplace and learning space design have more in common than you think”: CDA International

CDA International weigh in on the need for agile and versatile offices and classrooms. They delve into suitable fit-outs that can cater to the changing and varied requirements of users within both these contexts.

“The most visited place on campus”: TL Robertson Library at Curtin University

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“The most visited place on campus”: TL Robertson Library at Curtin University

This library’s design aims to elevate the student experience and offer something extraordinary. Gillian Serisier interviews Hames Sharley and Schmidt Hammer Lassen about the design.

Wrung Senior Campus wins The Learning Space category at 2023 INDE.Awards

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Wrung Senior Campus wins The Learning Space category at 2023 INDE.Awards

The winner of The Learning Space at the 2023 INDE.Awards is announced and congratulations go to Wurun Senior Campus by GHD Design and Grimshaw.

Wurun Senior Campus is a unique take on vertical school model

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Wurun Senior Campus is a unique take on vertical school model

Wurun Senior Campus’ terraces in the sky and dynamic learning neighbourhoods turn the vertical school model outside-in. Senior year just got better.

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The ergonomics of collaboration

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The ergonomics of collaboration

The workplace can be organised according to four foundational space typologies. But how do we maximise the ergonomics of each?

The Greenhouse is Singapore’s first net-zero international school building

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The Greenhouse is Singapore’s first net-zero international school building

Set to launch later this year, The Greenhouse at Dulwich College Singapore designed by DP Architects and DP Sustainable Design contributes to Singapore’s Green Building Masterplan.

<strong>Vedanya School: Designed to cultivate the joy of learning among children</strong>

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<strong>Vedanya School: Designed to cultivate the joy of learning among children</strong>

Rather than restrict children to the confines of traditional classrooms, the Vedanya School by Vijay Gupta Architects (VGA) encourages the freedom of movement for unbridled learning.

Choa Chu Kang Public Library offers a multi-dimensional experience for the community

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Choa Chu Kang Public Library offers a multi-dimensional experience for the community

Purposefully designed by The Afternaut, the rejuvenated Choa Chu Kang Public Library is more than a place to read and borrow books with various thoughtfully designed experiential zones for active learning.

Embedded in the bushland: Elkhorn Building by m3architecture

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Embedded in the bushland: Elkhorn Building by m3architecture

Purposefully engaged with its surrounding landscape, this University of Queensland precinct by m3architecture ensures plants are always the focus.

VGA presents a new way of learning at Amity International School

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VGA presents a new way of learning at Amity International School

How an Indian firm Vijay Gupta Architects provides the framework for a holistic education.

Four schools in one: Gray Puksand’s masterful plan for Greater Shepparton Secondary College

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Four schools in one: Gray Puksand’s masterful plan for Greater Shepparton Secondary College

Bringing four schools into one, Greater Shepparton Secondary College has seen Gray Puksand masterplan an entire campus and modelled a benchmark for future multi-school amalgamations.

INDE.Awards 2022 winners announced!

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INDE.Awards 2022 winners announced!

The auditorium was full, the vibe electric and the winners truly outstanding last night at the INDE.Awards Gala. Scroll the Indo Pacific’s most outstanding projects and people, here.

Is the clubhouse the next workspace and learning space?

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Is the clubhouse the next workspace and learning space?

What is the purpose of a clubhouse? COMODO Interior & Furniture Design gives new meaning to this social space through its Artisan Garden Clubhouse project.

Bean Buro conceives a retail academy for the future

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Bean Buro conceives a retail academy for the future

The latest design from Bean Buro provides a place of learning, a space to connect and the ideal environment to present the essence of iconic retail brands and it’s called Moulding Talent.

The Changing Nature of Education Architecture

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The Changing Nature of Education Architecture

The INDE.Awards leads the way in showcasing how and where we learn. From pre-school to higher institutions, the projects in The Learning Space category represent the rich diversity of spaces that enable education in today’s world.

The changing nature of education architecture

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The changing nature of education architecture

The INDE.Awards leads the way in showcasing how and where we learn. From pre-school to higher institutions, the projects in The Learning Space category represent the rich diversity of spaces that enable education in today’s world.

KAIT Plaza is a lesson in freeing architecture from its stereotype

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KAIT Plaza is a lesson in freeing architecture from its stereotype

For the students of Kanagawa Institute of Technology, architect Junya Ishigami constructs a new plane of existence, sandwiched between sky and earth.

EcoKid Kindergarten nurtures the next generation of Vietnamese children

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EcoKid Kindergarten nurtures the next generation of Vietnamese children

Architecture has the power to impact society and change the way people live. Case in point is EcoKid Kindergarten which encourages holistic learning through environmentally conscious architecture.

EcoKid Kindergarten nurtures the next generation of Vietnamese children

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EcoKid Kindergarten nurtures the next generation of Vietnamese children

Architecture has the power to impact society and change the way people live. EcoKid Kindergarten is one such attempt to change the lives of future generation by encouraging holistic learning through environmentally conscious architecture.

7 projects that use colour to enhance learning

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7 projects that use colour to enhance learning

From the Dulux Colour Awards 2021 finalists, these 7 projects each delivers a lesson in how colour can enhance learning environments – for all ages.

What Lies Ahead for Learning Spaces

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What Lies Ahead for Learning Spaces

As we adjust to the “new normal”, a dance between digital learning and in-person contact is playing out in the 2020 INDE.Awards’ Learning Space shortlist

Future proofing the new-age learning space

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Future proofing the new-age learning space

By putting flexibility and innovation front and centre, Tom Mark Henry in collaboration with The Rohrig Group delivers an environment that enables students to exceed their full potential in a 21st century learning space.

Designing For Inclusiveness And Security: Sparkletots By Laud Architects

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Designing For Inclusiveness And Security: Sparkletots By Laud Architects

The Sparkletots Preschool designed by LAUD Architects in Singapore breaks the mould of the traditional childcare centre, avoiding corridor-style classrooms that compromise privacy and restrict outdoor access.

Henning Larsen’s Pedagogical Innovation At The French International School Of Hong Kong

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Henning Larsen’s Pedagogical Innovation At The French International School Of Hong Kong

Rather than relegating learning to only classrooms, Henning Larsen’s Hong Kong studio has designed the entire French International School of Hong Kong as a playground for exploration, education and eco-friendliness.

Colour pops make a creative learning space by Christopher Elliott Design

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Colour pops make a creative learning space by Christopher Elliott Design

Christopher Elliott Design utilised a vibrant palette and playful feel to transform an ageing heritage building into a youthful environment.

Learning From Tomorrow’s Education Spaces: Living Edge Supports The Future Of Education In Our Region

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Learning From Tomorrow’s Education Spaces: Living Edge Supports The Future Of Education In Our Region

As Official Partner for the 2018 INDE.Awards Learning Space category, Living Edge continues to support our region’s design prowess in the education sector.

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Learning from tomorrow’s education spaces : Living Edge supports the future of education in our region

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Learning from tomorrow’s education spaces : Living Edge supports the future of education in our region

As the Official Partner for the 2018 INDE.Awards, Living Edge continues to support our region’s design prowess in the educational sector.