Archipitch - Melbourne Design Week 2019

Schools of the future

Presented by Stephanie Wan


DATE

March, 2019

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Whittlesea Tech School

Whittlesea Tech School (WTS) is part of a 10-school initiative by the Victorian Department of Education and Training, which is focused on developing critical science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills in Victorian secondary students.

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Baptcare Wattlegrove

Baptcare’s integrated living community will deliver a wide range of senior living options for truly transgenerational community.

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Eltham College

ClarkeHopkinsClarke created the initial Eltham College master plan, and have continued as the only architect to work with the College, designing award winning facilities that have continually pushed the boundaries of education planning in Victoria.

Related Insights

Simon is part of an expert research panel, led by The University of Melbourne’s Dr. Ben Cleveland, for the research project which explores the idea of schools being used as community hubs and utilising them beyond the hours of 9.00am to 3.30pm.

Stephens has over 20 years’ experience and takes an innovative and humanist approach to facility design. Architecture and Design spoke to him about the Wellbeing Centre, using a water feature to create a sound barrier and the changing face of education.