Designing the future of design education in Australia

The future of design education will be on display from next week, with designs for the new Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning on showcase for the first time. Designed by Melbourne architectural firm John Wardle Architects (JWA) and Boston firm NADAAA, the designs will be the focus of a month-long exhibition to start on the 27th of February. The new building will be unique in that it will give students the opportunity to work in a wide variety of work places and types of spaces. Unlike campus buildings that are usually closed to external view, the design allows everyone to see the activities and vibrancy inherent in a studio environment, a fundamental aspect of our teaching. Professor Tom Kvan, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, said the plans were at the cutting edge of educational design, and would dramatically change research and teaching across the faculty. "The Faculty of Architecture, Building & Planning is Australia's leading educational centre in the built environment. The architects have worked hard with many people to craft the design of this building.