Education
The best learning environments inspire and engage students and educators. They are adaptable and sustainable, with intrinsic resilience to take them into the future.
Learning methodologies are evolving rapidly and that leads us into interesting conversations with educators because every project is different. At DesignInc, we are learning about education and pedagogy all the time, and that’s exactly how it should be.
We believe education buildings need to be outward-facing, expressing values of transparency and accessibility. Aspiring to support lifelong learning, wellbeing and neighbourhood regeneration often our projects share facilities with local communities. Complementing this idea of greater community engagement, diversity, environmental sustainability, and respect for Country are at the core of our education values.
Our education experience includes:
- Early learning
- OSHCH
- Preschool
- Primary and secondary school
- Tertiary education
- Laboratories
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Ultimo Public School
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Deakin University ManuFutures 2
Creating spaces for future generations is our inspiration.
DesignInc’s education portfolio extends from leading universities and training institutions to local schools and kindergartens. Our work embraces generic teaching and learning spaces through to specialist research laboratories, STEAM environments, libraries and sport and performance spaces. Having designed Specialist and Supported Inclusion Schools, we draw on that experience to support inclusiveness and diversity in mainstream education settings.
The way we think about education starts with the way space can be shared and celebrated, as well as how the learning experience can be enhanced by what we create.
Christon Batey-Smith
Director, DesignInc Melbourne
Education Awards
YearAwardProject
2022
Winner, Ministers Award, Victorian School Design Awards
Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership, East Melbourne
2022
Finalist, Best School Project above $10M, Victorian School Design Awards
Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership, East Melbourne
2022
Commendation, Educational Architecture, National Architecture Awards, Australian Institute of Architects
Ultimo Public School
2022
Winner, William E Kemp Award for Educational Architecture, Australian Institute of Architects (NSW)
Ultimo Public School
2022
Winner, New Construction / Entire New Education Facility, Learning Environments Australasia
Ultimo Public School
2022
Commendation, New Construction / Entire New Educational Facility, Learning Environments Australasia
New Schools 2021 – Ramlegh Park Primary School
2021
Commendation, New Construction/Entire New Educational Facility, Learning Environments Australasia (VIC/TAS)
New Schools 2020 – Lucas Primary School
2020
Commendation, Renovation / Modernisation over $5 Million, Learning Environments Australasia
Lindfield Learning Village
2020
Commendation, New Construction / Entire New Educational Facility, Learning Environments Australasia
Adelaide Botanic High School
2019
Dr John Mayfield Award for Educational Architecture, Australian Institute of Architects (SA)
Adelaide Botanic High School
2019
Gold Award, Built Environment Education, Design Institute of Australia (SA/NT) Awards
Adelaide Botanic High School
2019
New Construction / Entire New Educational Facility, Learning Environments (SA/NT)
Adelaide Botanic High School
2019
Winner, Adaptive Re-use $10m to $60m, Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Construction Awards
Lindfield Learning Village
2018
Winner, Education Award, IIDA Global Excellence Awards
Victoria University Building C Lecture Theatres + Active Learning Spaces
People
Projects
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Neurodiversity in Educational Environments
At DesignInc, neurodiversity is a key consideration in the design of our education environments. We aim to create inclusive facilities, using universal design principles to meet the needs of a wide range of users, improving wellbeing for all.
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Award-winning Education Design
Two of our recent projects—Ultimo Public School and Ramlegh Park Primary School—have been recognised in a range of 2022 awards, cementing DesignInc as leaders in education design.
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The Future of Education
The DesignInc Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne studios are setting new benchmarks in education typologies.
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New Education Leader Associate Joins our Melbourne Studio
Ellen Wilkinson joined our Melbourne studio in September 2019, bringing her experience and passion for education design to our expanding portfolio.
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Adelaide Botanic High School Opens
A STEM-focused and contemporary vertical school in a beautiful parkland setting, combining science and nature.
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Reimagining Student Spaces
Reinvigorated pedagogies are driving the need for reimagined student spaces and innovative learning environments.