M3 Architecture Founding Partner Michael Banney joins The School Bell podcast to discuss the role of designing learning spaces where students can find their place. Michael approaches each project from a social perspective, whereby the user experience - how they feel when they are there - and the physical and cultural contexts are central to the design.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The role of architecture in student learning
• The importance of understanding a school’s culture
• A city within a school
• Developing spaces for structured and social learning
• Creating a space where students can find their place
• Principal Perspective: Ms Jacinda Euler, Brisbane Girls Grammar School
• Designing for inclusion
• Master planning
• Principal Perspective: Ms Kathy Bishop, Clayfield College
• Heritage-listed buildings and honouring the past
• Purposeful and flexible spaces for students and staff
• Creating connections
• Principal Perspective: Dr Linda Evans, Fairholme College
• Finding the story - the design follows
• Imagining life as a student to provide a positive experience through architecture