Department of Education and Training Innovative Learning Prototypes

Victoria, AUSTRALIA

In 2009 the the Victorian Government’s Department of Education and Training engaged Simon Couchman Architects to work with a special division within the department to develop innovative prototypical learning environments. Many different concepts were explored and ideas applied to a broad range of learning programs and age groups. This work was a valuable and exciting project to be involved with and a great knowledge sharing experience. Program explored included:

• Flexible classrooms (prep - yr12)

• kindergarten design

• outdoor learning spaces

• Performance spaces

• sports facilities

• Libraries and resource centres

• IT laboratories

• Art / science / tech laboratories

• Administrative buildings

• Dining halls

• Ecologically Sustainable Design (ESD)