Education

Located in the Robotics Row area of Pittsburgh’s lively Strip District, Smith & Nephews R&D and Medical Education Training Center supports groundbreaking pioneering work and development of robotic surgical systems, and training of healthcare professionals. Our design for the new headquarters converted three floors of a previous cardboard box warehouse. Now called The Stacks, the warehouse building is part of Three Crossings 2.0, a development that was previously master planned by Perkins Eastman. Initial steel roof trusses and rough-hewn wood ceiling planks provided the original inspiration for the design, which incorporates Smith + Nephew’s workplace branding guidelines and speaks to Pittsburgh’s maker culture wit... More

The new Cultural Centre at Santa Maria College in Perth establishes a vibrant cultural heart for the campus and marks the first major project delivered under the school’s recent masterplan. Designed by Architectus, this landmark building provides a professional-level theatre environment that supports learning, creating, rehearsing and performing for all students. It recognises that participation in the arts is fundamental to building confidence, creative problem-solving and leadership skills, giving students opportunities to step onto the stage, find their voice and develop capabilities that will support them well beyond their school years. Nicholas Putrasia Nicholas Putrasia Nicholas Putrasia Nicholas Putrasia De... More

A school where light, tactility, and transparency become companions in learning. Tucked within the leafy lanes of Nagpur, Mother’s Pet School is designed as a child’s first structured encounter with the world beyond home. The school is envisioned as a nurturing environment where play, movement and exploration naturally become the earliest forms of learning. Set within a mixed-use neighbourhood, the building stands quietly amidst the urban fabric, drawing children and caregivers into its gentle rhythm.  Studio Noughts and Crosses Studio Noughts and Crosses Studio Noughts and Crosses Studio Noughts and Crosses Here, architecture acts as a caring companion through transparency, natural light, and tactile... More

The Europaschule Linz is a multi-award-winning training school affiliated with the University of Education Upper Austria, where personal development and the assumption of responsibility are encouraged. To continue upholding these values, an EU-wide open design competition was announced for the school’s expansion, which we were able to win.  EMILBLAU/Martin Geyer EMILBLAU/Martin Geyer EMILBLAU/Martin Geyer The expansion will consist of a central, two-story connecting structure. To accommodate this, the existing central wing will be demolished and rebuilt. The new building will serve as a link between the existing, independent sections of the classroom wing and the gymnasium building—the school’s new cen... More

The expansion of the Franz-Martin-Straße kindergarten combines the existing structure with a new addition featuring timber construction and modern, child-friendly architecture. A light-filled, L-shaped building, spacious open areas, sunny terraces, and varied garden spaces create a high-quality environment for play, learning, and community. Wood, glass, and greenery define the warm, inviting atmosphere. The expansion of the existing kindergarten results in a contemporary, high-quality educational building that unites functionality, atmosphere, and sustainable architecture within a clear overall concept. The existing west wing is preserved and sensitively redeveloped. Along Franz-Martin-Straße, the new building is two stories ta... More

Block Kindergarten is located east of Hongqi Road and north of Zhenchuan Road in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province. The campus occupies approximately 1.01 hectares with a total floor area of about 9,012 square meters and is planned as a 21-class kindergarten. The site is surrounded by a complex urban context. High-rise residential towers stand to the north, with additional housing planned to the east. To the south lie several municipal facilities, including a 110kV substation, a waste transfer station, and an emergency medical center. These conditions present both spatial and psychological challenges: tall residential buildings create a sense of enclosure, while the municipal infrastructure introduces visual and environmental disturbance. Wen S... More

Architecture here becomes a cosmic instrument. Conceived as a spatial embodiment of the solar system, the Astronomy and Space Science Gallery transforms abstract astronomical phenomena into an immersive, navigable experience. A luminous central void acts as the sun, anchoring a constellation of orbiting galleries that choreograph the visitor’s journey from the familiar to the infinite. At its core, a spherical planetarium appears to levitate above an amphitheatre, collapsing structure, spectacle, and learning into a single architectural moment—where science is not merely observed, but physically inhabited. Vinay Panjwani, India Vinay Panjwani, India Vinay Panjwani, India As India’s largest facility dedicat... More

Located at the heart of Université de Sherbrooke’s main campus, the cafeteria of the Multipurpose Pavilion, originally built in 1993, is reimagined as a new social heart for the university. As one of Quebec’s leading French-language research institutions, with a campus closely tied to its natural setting, it now offers renewed spaces of daily life for students, places to meet, study, share a meal and spend time together from morning to evening. Charles Lanteigne Charles Lanteigne The design is guided by the idea of an appropriable interior landscape, composed of a sequence of atmospheres rather than a single uniform hall. Students are invited to occupy the space in many ways: for a quick meal, collaborative wor... More

An interior space conceived as a forest clearing, centered on the shared ritual of gathering around a campfire. Located in Xizhi District, New Taipei City—an area characterized by frequent rainfall—Qingshan Elementary and Junior High School has long been dedicated to the development of Scouting education. The school envisioned a dedicated Scout classroom that could integrate teaching, hands-on training, and group activities while responding to the limitations of conventional indoor spaces. YUCHENCHAO PHOTOGRAPHY Due to the local climate, outdoor Scouting activities such as survival training, tent pitching, and team-building exercises are often forced indoors. However, existing classrooms were constrained by limited space,... More

Open design competition, 1st placeLocation: Oberalm | S The traditional Winklhof Agricultural College enjoys an excellent reputation even beyond the borders of Salzburg. Following the architectural competition, the quality of the teaching facilities was further improved and expanded. The entire school grounds were reorganized with the construction of new workshops for wood, metal, and agricultural technology and the existing horse facility, emphasizing Winkl Castle as the center of the school. EMILBLAU/Martin Geyer EMILBLAU/Martin Geyer The workshops and horse farm buildings were arranged to the east of the castle, emphasizing Winkl Castle as the center of the school grounds. The arrangement of the riding arena axially to the ca... More

The Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU), based in Lviv, Ukraine, is the first Catholic university established in the territory of the former Soviet Union. Its mission is to foster an open, forward-thinking, and democratic educational environment for both students and the broader community. UCU aims to be publicly accessible while also serving as a model for higher education in post-Soviet Ukraine — a private university that remains open to society. Marina Grynykha   Marina Grynykha The object is located in a good location, it is an accent building on the corner of Ivan Franko Street and Kozelnytska Street. All the buildings of the University complex complement each other, they are different in their architectural solu... More

Bronx High School for the Visual Arts Gymnasium Annex was designed and constructed as part of the Universal Physical Education Initiative which addresses the needs of schools lacking dedicated physical education facilities. Pavel Bendov The new gymnasium annex spans 16,300 square feet and features basketball and volleyball courts, bleachers, and a flexible folding partition, all designed to create a versatile space. Skylights and acoustic wood paneling enhance natural lighting and sound quality, providing an optimal environment for physical activities. Supporting facilities include locker rooms, an instructor’s office, storage areas, and a mechanical mezzanine. The primary materials used—red brick and grey concrete masonry... More

School complex with 10 classes (preschool and elementary), including an after-school program and a restaurant with a dining hall. The school complex appears in the landscape with a controlled formal and material duality:  @Salem Mostefaoui @Salem Mostefaoui The classrooms appear in the form of monolithic pavilions that rhythmically shape the landscape with a sequential façade, both dynamic and systematic, offering a different appearance from every viewpoint, sometimes massive, sometimes transparent. The facades, made of in-situ tinted concrete that gives off a warm and welcoming appearance, are then sandblasted after pouring to expose aggregates, in certain places, thus controlling the final quality. The pavilion cla... More

The Neal Math + Science Academy is a game changer in education for the youth, symbolizing pride and strength. The School District of North Chicago received a transformative $40 million grant from AbbVie. North Chicago, a unique black and brown suburban city in Chicagoland, has faced disinvestment for too long. The five-story building features a sports field, outdoor learning spaces, and centralized nodes promoting togetherness for middle school students and staff. Its verticality offers neighborhood views and ample natural light. The colorful exterior and double gradient façade celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity by setting a new standard for educational spaces while encouraging an active learning atmosphere. Angie McMonig... More