More than just a school building, the Regenerative Futures Studio, is a carbon-sequestering, solar-powered living ecosystem that filters pollution, fosters animal life and generates almost zero waste. It provides a dynamic project-based learning environment for students to explore and address real-world problems with a regenerative focus. Set on a sloping site on the outskirts of the senior campus, the Futures Studio consists of three pavilions linked by courtyards and sheltered outdoor learning areas, framing views to the farm, nature reserve, and main school campus.

The largest pavilion houses a collection of five learning spaces and two quiet learning pods, offering a range of flexible learning settings for personalisation and student agency.The learning spaces, fitted with acoustic ceiling panels made from reclaimed fabric, feature large sliding doors, allowing collaborative project-based work to occur alongside subject-based learning.

Additionally, large sliding hemp whiteboards provide further learning and display opportunities while reframing the interior spaces as a linear gallery for the exhibition of student work. A second pavilion houses staff areas and amenities, while the third serves as the ‘homestead’, a communal kitchen/social space shared between students and staff, building a sense of belonging and community.

Photography: Earl Carter