We creates spaces that foster the best educational experiences possible.
Education
Think back to your elementary school — the halls, the classrooms, the cafeteria, the gym. It may have been years ago, but those familiar sights, sounds and smells rush back when you hear two simple words — elementary school. Those rooms, halls and playgrounds had an impact on your whole experience, in particular on the process of learning.
We have considerable experience in the education sector, working on governments funded and privately funded projects. Over the years this sector has become more dependent on the residential sector, where large residential building developments create demand for a new school in the area. Within the education sector there is almost always a need to add value engineering to a project and this has been made more possible by the standard schools and layouts coming into use on many school developments.
Why Choose Us?
Although many schools adhere to this ‘model school’ structure, we can also adapt standard sites to create more bespoke schools. When it comes to building educational structures, finding the best way of achieving the varying spans for classrooms, assembly spaces and sports halls is the most interesting challenge. Solutions can be found using all types of materials and techniques.
In this sector we have experience in steelwork with pre-cast or composite decks, concrete frames including post-tensioning, and we have looked at modern methods of construction including cross-laminated timber (CLT).
From pre-schools to K-12 facilities, Radius Architects creates spaces that foster the best educational experiences possible. To optimize the learning environment, we seek input from all who will use and influence the space, including administrators, teachers, students, parents and community members. Our designs balance aesthetics and function, a perfect melding visible in each facility’s physical aspects and also evident in the long-term benefits — knowledge gained, memories made.