The 2022 Old School / New School conference interrogates architecture’s role in the future of education and the creation of pedagogical spaces.
“As a driver for opportunity and independence, education has the potential to advance society as a whole and is an important investment for our future,” the organizer said. The conference will consider the question: How can architecture create learning environments with equity, community and longevity at their core?
The program comprises three virtual sessions over three Wednesdays in October, each followed by a panel discussion. Attendees will hear from leading practitioners, researchers and educators from Australia and abroad.
Session one, on 5 October, follows the theme “Thinking Ahead: Designing the Evolving Campus” and explores the relationship between design thinking and the evolution of the campus. The session features speakers Carroll Go-Sam from the University of Queensland, and BVN principal Ali Bounds, and Simon Lyager Poulsen, part of Danish practice Adept. The presentations will be followed by a discussion with the speakers, moderated by Hassell principal Adam Davies.
On 12 October, session two will cover “Beyond the Classroom: Designing a Neighbourhood Asset” and covers the pivotal role architecture plays in shaping a neighbourhood’s sense of place and identity. Speakers include Ben Cleveland from the University of Melbourne, MLKK Studio’s Kian Yam and Kwan Ho Li, and Thierry Lacoste of Lacoste and Stevenson and moderator Chad Brown from Hayball.
Session three on 19 October will explore “Getting Smart: Designing Spaces for all Learning Capabilities”, and considers how architects can better design spaces that cater to the diversity of learning types and capabilities. Speakers will present case studies and insights to discuss the importance of inclusivity when designing a learning environment. Speakers include Sibling Architecture director Amelia Borg, Matthew Springett and Fiona Macdonald of Matt and Fiona, and Peter Walker of the Australian Association of Special Education. The session will be moderated by Kellee Frith, education environments strategist at Architectus.
Delegates can purchase tickets for individual sessions or for all three. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased up until 4 November. The sessions can be viewed live or demand until 11 November 2022.
Old School / New School is a Design Speaks program organized by Architecture Media, publisher of ArchitectureAU.com, and supported by partner Moddex.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
