Secondary school

For the first time in 60 years, Malmö City has built a new upper secondary school, investing in a solid structure designed for longevity and high quality. The school accommodates 1,200 students and has a staff of 120. It is situated in Citadellsstaden, a developing area featuring newly constructed housing and a waterfront location that connects the city. Felix Gerlach As the Interior Architect of Malmö Citadellsgymnasium, we have been focusing on a design that complements the building's expression and fosters various meeting spaces. Our interior design is rooted in a Nordic aesthetic. Utilising a calm colour palette with light wood, we have infused the environments with character and vibrancy through pendant lighting and bol... More

The Bonhoeffer College in Enschede is undergoing a transformative renovation that preserves its historic façade while creating a modern, 21st-century learning environment. This transformation honors the past while embracing the future. The sustainable renovation is essential, as the current building is both technically and functionally outdated. The proposal aligns with the school’s mission: "Give attention, grow into who you are, and enjoy the expedition."Modernizing for future needsThe renovation strengthens the connection between the building's different sections by removing inefficient spaces and adding new ones that better align with current educational requirements. The original design, which alternates large brick volume... More

The largest pre-vocational secondary technical school (VMBO) in the Netherlands, Gilde Vakcollege, has opened its doors on the innovation campus on the outskirts of Gorinchem. The new energy-neutral school building, spanning over 10,000 m² and designed by De Zwarte Hond, offers an inspiring and sustainable learning environment where craftsmanship, innovation, and personal development come together. Caption Gilde Vakcollege was in need of renewal, as the existing building no longer met contemporary standards. In the new facility, students benefit from modern practical classrooms, spacious learning plazas, and an environment where theory and practice blend seamlessly. Headteacher Krijn Redert is proud of the result: “This bu... More

The Trinity College School campus is made up of old neo-gothic brick and stone buildings dating from the late 1800s, and woven together with buildings built throughout the 1900s. The primary goal of the Learning Commons Project was to create a space that supports and encourages multiple learning styles: social learning, individual study, group study, group projects, one-on-one guidance, and classroom instruction. With this in mind, and to accommodate a growth in space needs, an underused courtyard near the heart of the campus was enclosed to create a new Student Commons space. Scott Norsworthy Scott Norsworthy Scott Norsworthy A large new lower lounge space was designed to be flexible in order to accommodate various student,... More

Welcome to the Oasis! That is the feeling generated by Northgo College's new space. It is a learning space with an open inviting library where students enjoy coming, being and staying. It is a place that encourages reading and socialising. © KuóStudio | Sven Verbruggen At times when reading is less and less popular, Northgo College took the initiative to encourage reading and asked KuóStudio to find a good solution. © KuóStudio | Sven Verbruggen In our interior design, the library is relocated to a room adjacent to the central learning space. By applying (semi-transparent) folding doors between the learning space and the library, the library becomes part of it. © KuóStudio | Sven Ver... More

Project Team: Shaily Gupta, Adil Abuzar, Nikhil Jain, Vani Sood, Imlinochet Waling The Shiv Nadar School Faridabad (SNSF) is the third school of the group to open after Gurgaon and Noida. The SNSF is the largest campus among the three, built on 13 acres with 2 football fields, a 400 m running track and a cricket field. It is located behind a public green belt of 30 to 50 m deep. Amit Pasricha As a linear plot of 600m long, separated by a middle road, the South side is dedicated to pre-primary pavilions of small scale around a courtyard extending to the primary, the middle and senior school building as a L shape linear building with porous qualities on the north side. The orientation of the building is similar to the Hauz Khas complex... More

The Keizer Karel College - or KKC - is embarking on a new chapter in its 65-year history with this large-scale renovation and expansion. This secondary school has been a cornerstone of Amstelveen and the surrounding area for many years, and it will continue to be so, especially after this rejuvenating renovation and expansion project. The endeavor was executed with a meticulous regard for the historical charm of the building while aligning it with the latest advancements in education. Moreover, the school building is now energy-neutral. What does this revitalized KKC look like? Mike Bink Mike Bink Mike Bink This renovation serves as an opportunity to enhance the sustainability and vitality of the school building. It's also a... More

Just outside of Dayton, Ohio you can find “the best kept secret in Montgomery County,” according to the superintendent of Northridge Local Schools, David Jackson. When presented with an opportunity to renovate the K-12 school, Jackson had an idea to create a new landmark for the community. With the help of an intrepid design team and endlessly adaptable ALPOLIC metal composite materials (MCM), the finished project shines with its unique iceberg element, perfectly fitting the home of their school mascot, the polar bear. The eye-catching feature on this 230,000 sqft campus is the work of Levin Porter Architects. CEO Mark Wiseman remembers musing, “I kinda have a crazy idea.” He wanted to create a three-dimensional foc... More

STEM is the combination of professional knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Advancement of technology is leading us to the future. The designer developed a space that makes learning feels like in future. The main colors are white, grey and blue, with diagonal linear structure that bring out a sensory feeling of the future. Design Action & Associates Design Action & Associates Design Action & Associates Design Action & Associates Design Action & Associates Design Action & Associates Design Action & Associates Design Action & Associates More

The whole space is structured by an oval. Students learn in this oval room and build up relationship. Lake blue curved celling increase the feeling of peacefulness. Outside the oval, recessed downlight surrounded everyone to provide warm spacing. We choose white, wood and lake blue as the main color in order to let students feel warm and comfortable while learning. Design Action & Associates Design Action & Associates Design Action & Associates Design Action & Associates Design Action & Associates Design Action & Associates More

The library is ship full of knowledge, good learning atmosphere is a breeze that leads the students sail to their destinations. Getting knowledge helps the students find a breakthrough to their study or develop other skills. We would like to create a relaxing, self-paced study space, which attracts them to stay behind after classes and fall in love with knowledge. Design Action & Associates Design Action & Associates The breeze through the space and guided different areas of the library with color mat. It also reflected the trail of the ceiling. The gray, blue and wood lighting design when through the white colored ceiling as a breeze of desire of knowledge. Different areas are designed to meet different study needs of th... More

Creating a new satellite campus for Albert Park College, the Liberal Arts Centre at Pickles St provides calm and reflective learning spaces in a refurbished heritage school building. It is complemented by three new timber pavilions in a considered native landscape setting. Peter Clarke Peter Clarke The Centre respects the significant heritage and existing landscape qualities of the site while providing a variety of flexible and adaptable learning environments suitable for today’s pedagogy. Peter Clarke Peter Clarke The existing building was repaired and restored, with its internal volume and quality of light celebrated and internal spaces repurposed and reimagined. Peter Clarke The timber pavilion additions... More