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Community, adaptability and a proud heritage at Hayball’s Scientia Terrace

Community, adaptability and a proud heritage at Hayball’s Scientia Terrace

With emphases on context, place, STEM and social value, Hayball has created a thriving educational environment in North Sydney.

Atelier Apeiron turns kindergarten design on its head

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.

“Imagining a future history”: The six new schools of outer Melbourne

“Imagining a future history”: The six new schools of outer Melbourne

The task facing ARM Architecture was to create six new schools across five sites in Melbourne’s outer suburbs.

The school that went underground: Ivanhoe’s world class sporting complex

The school that went underground: Ivanhoe’s world class sporting complex

At Ivanhoe Grammar, McIldowie Partners has tackled a demanding brief head-on. With multiple levels and a wealth of facilities, the new Sports and Aquatic Centre brings top class facilities without losing a connection to the landscape.

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

Vedanya School: Designed to cultivate the joy of learning among children

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.

“Stronger than before” – Clifton Creek Primary School revived from the ashes of 2020

“Stronger than before” – Clifton Creek Primary School revived from the ashes of 2020

The devastating 2019-2020 bushfires forever changed Australia’s physical and spiritual landscape – especially for rural communities such as Clifton Creek, Victoria. Architecture firm AOA Christopher Peck recently delivered a message of hope to the people of Clifton Creek with the rebuild of its beloved primary school.

The inspirational role of furniture in the classroom

The inspirational role of furniture in the classroom

Flexibility, innovation and mobility are key to Fintona Girl’s School’s new Annie Hughston Beyond Science Centre. It’s thanks to these 3 smart furniture choices that the vision was fully delivered.

Enhancing heritage: PTID’s revival of the arts

Enhancing heritage: PTID’s revival of the arts

Retaining the best of the old and adding the style and facility of the new, PTID has designed the new Firbank Arts precinct for a school with a proud heritage of its own.

VGA presents a new way of learning at Amity International School

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.

Redesigning education: At home with Ngutu College

Redesigning education: At home with Ngutu College

As a place of learning and a breakdown of barriers, Ngutu College, designed by Matthews Architects, is a place that gives back to the Indigenous Community on Kaurna Country.

Beauty and science: 6 learning spaces that put flooring first

Beauty and science: 6 learning spaces that put flooring first

We select 6 inspiring education projects that showcase how science-backed carpet tiles can be used to elevate education environments.

McBride Charles Ryan: Engaging students, embracing growth

McBride Charles Ryan: Engaging students, embracing growth

McBride Charles Ryan looks ‘outside the box’ with its designs. Colourful and engaging, many of the practice’s award-winning designs can be found at Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School’s campuses.