University of Auckland New Business School in Auckland, New Zealand

Designed by fjmt – Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp, University of Auckland New Business School is located in Auckland, New Zealand. A new landmark symbolising research and knowledge was sought by the University, which values excellence, innovation and progress and reflects an openness and embrace of the wider community. FJMT and Archimedia drew inspiration directly from the [...]

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ANZ Bank Breakout in Melbourne, Australia

Located in Melbourne, Australia, ANZ Bank Breakout, Designed by HASSELL, the ANZ Learning and Breakout Centre is a large, flexible and multi-purpose space, intended to encourage creativity and freedom from the constraints of a ‘normal’ office environment. Designers Caroline Lieu and Rob Backhouse endeavoured to create a playful and fun atmosphere, one which stimulates the [...]

Tags: Alice in Wonderland, ANZ Bank Breakout, Architecture, Australia, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, bank, Breakout Centre, Construction, Designers Caroline Lieu, Engineering, Framing, Melbourne, paint, patterned rubber, Platform, Rob Backhouse, rubber floors, Tree of Knowledge

The A.P. Møller School in Slesvig, Germany

The A.P. Møller School designed by Editorial is located in Slesvig, Germany. As the WAN Education Award winner is announced, WAN Award panel member Julian Meyer highlights the Danish approach to educational building design with the A.P Møller school. Designed for a Danish-speaking minority in the northern German province of Slesvig, the school provides a [...]

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Centre for Education, Innovation and Research in Devon, United Kingdom

Centre for Education, Innovation and Research that located in Devon, United Kingdom, designed by Devereux Architects’  for the Centre culminates in a twenty first century education facility of stimulating and innovative design incorporating the latest use of technology and information technology. The design creates an environment that assists with the Education and Research objectives of [...]

Tags: Centre for Education Innovation and Research, Centre of Learning, Devon, Distance education, E-Learning, Education, high tech, Information Technology, NHS, Torbay, United Kingdom

Wood View Learning Community in Plymouth, United Kingdom

Designed by by HLM Architects, Wood View Learning Community is located in Plymouth, United Kingdom. Wood View Learning Community is a ground-breaking, single campus sustainably designed to fulfil the vision of enhanced education, social inclusion and a continuous educational environment. The campus brings together Whitleigh Community Primary School, Woodlands Special School and Sir John Hunt [...]

Tags: Architect, Centre for Young Parents, Education, environmental software package, HLM, low-energy design, Plymouth, pupil/teacher, sheltered microclimate offering energy-efficiency benefits, Sir John Hunt Community Sports College, United Kingdom, Whitleigh, Whitleigh Children's Centre, Whitleigh Community Primary School, Woodlands Special School