Metropolis Magazine’s Post

Mixed use is alive and well in higher education.

Highlighting both eye-level and aerial renderings is absolutely important for marketing college campuses! Eye-level views really help to create personal connections by showing off the daily experiences students have, while those stunning aerial shots give a great overview of the campus layout and design. When combined, they paint a complete picture that appeals to students, staff, and investors alike! Don't you agree? University of Kansas Location: Lawrence, KS Market Sector: Education Rendering Service Type: Marketing Rendering --- #educationarchitecture #architecturalrendering #campusdesign #capitalcampaign #futureofeducation #architecturalvisualization #designforeducation #architecturalmarketing #campusarchitecture #visionarydesign #architectsforeducation #education #communityarchitecture #architecture #collegecampus

Community colleges play a vital role in promoting educational equity and opportunity, but they face challenges like declining enrollment and low transfer rates. Architects like HMC’s Eric Skiba are exploring innovative design solutions to create inclusive, supportive environments for student success. Check out Erik's article on Spaces4Learning, "Revolutionizing Community College Success" where he explores how architects can help address these pressing challenges. #hmcarchitects #designforgood https://lnkd.in/gafR4iQj

Over the past month it has been amazing showcasing 20 years of the practice's work in education with our 'School Stories' exhibition and film. The film below <sound on and grab a coffee!> captures why the Jestico + Whiles team involved in the learning sector are motivated to do what we do. The practice will soon be completing our 100th school. A milestone, building over 800,000m² of space, in schools of all different types: primaries, secondaries, special schools, UTCs, colleges in the UK and overseas. But most importantly providing quality learning environments to nearly 200,000 young people and their teachers. Personally I have enjoyed being involved in over 20 of these school projects, and have always been motivated by providing exceptional teaching and learning environments for the next generation. And that is what is important. Not the architecture. But what goes on inside it. The community and how it supports young people and teachers in their learning. We often talk about post-occupancy evaluation and the need to do more of it. Inherently this is usually metric-based, examining the physical performance of the building, the environment, the data. With School Stories we wanted to capture something different. Each year, each term, each day, there are thousands of experiences – stories – which play out inside the buildings which we have designed. Renewing our collaboration with filmmaker Dion Barrett and audio producer Flo Lines, we have recorded a fraction of those stories by revisiting a selection of our schools to hear directly from their communities in their own words. A vignette into the world happening every day inside each one. #architecture #schooldesign #educationdesign #education

Let's take this discussion outside. This resource from CAST is a valuable tool for advancing pre-K education to where it, and all other education, works best - outside.

Expanding Minds: The Impact of College Education on Faith and Knowledge Sending your children to college can broaden their minds and lead to new questions and discoveries. Join us as we explore the transformative effects of higher education on faith, philosophy, and evolution, as experienced by a student studying architecture. #CollegeEducation #ExpandingMinds #HigherEducation #FaithandKnowledge #PhilosophyStudying #TransformativeExperience #ArchitectureStudent #QuestioningFaith #CollegeLife #EvolutionDebate

Schools (K-12) are arguably the most important building type we create. They represent not only institutions for learning, but they help to define the communities they serve. It's important to build them right. If you're in the Portland, Oregon area, this in-person learning opportunity is not to be missed. #SchoolConstruction #ResilientDesign #Schools

Unleash the creative chaos! Dive into our latest blog, "Designing Art Classrooms that Promote Creativity, Collaboration, and Composition". Explore why the art room is more than just a messy studio but a learning haven where critical thinking, creativity, and personal expression thrive. 🎨🏫🖌️ Jeremiah Hatfield, LEED AP #ArtEducation #ArtClassroom #K12Design #Architecture #Engineering #InteriorDesign

Exciting news! The first modules for Wombourne High School’s new STEM building have arrived recently arrived on site, marking an important milestone in this innovative redevelopment project. These state-of-the-art facilities will provide modern learning spaces for Science, Design, Technology, and Music, providing students with the tools they need to thrive. We’re delighted to be working on this project with Invictus Education Trust, Department for Education and the local authority to create an exceptional educational environment for present and future generations. Read more about the updates at Wombourne High School, here: https://lnkd.in/eu-WjqY5 Apteriors | Apex Modular Systems Limited | HLM Architects

Two fundamental questions drove our design for West Park High School. First, we asked the larger group to define the environments we must provide to prepare our students for their futures. Second, we asked students what they need to be successful. Check out DLR Group's resulting design. Roseville Joint Union High School District #educationdesign #highschool