Educational Architecture | RISE Design Studio

Education

At RISE, we work with schools, colleges, universities, and training organisations to develop unique educational spaces that meet the needs of pupils, staff, and the wider community.

What We Do

As an award-winning RIBA chartered architectural practice, we offer the full range of RIBA work stages, and are happy to take on projects of all sizes, from full new builds to renovations, refurbishments, and extensions.

We can create engaging and beautiful spaces to meet any educational requirement, including:

Forest schools
Refectories and eating areas
Sustainable classrooms and learning spaces
Sports facilities
Sensory areas
Specialist facilities for special educational needs

Benefits For Your Organisation

What sets the RISE Design approach apart from that of other educational architects?

Our designs recognise the multifunctional nature of educational spaces and incorporate a layout that gives you flexibility to accommodate the changing requirements of students, staff, and other stakeholders as your needs evolve.
We endeavour to accommodate various learning styles and activities, promoting inclusivity and engagement among your students.
We are dedicated to crafting sustainable and affordable solutions tailored to the financial and environmental requirements of your educational institution. Our approach is designed to yield long-lasting benefits well into the future.

Why Work With RISE?

For schools, colleges, and other educational organisations, buildings must be, first and foremost, practical environments for learning. At RISE, we recognise that practicality goes hand-in-hand with beauty.

A well designed and attractive educational setting helps increase student engagement, memory retention, and the lived experience of learning – for both your pupils and your staff.

To this end, our team works collaboratively with the students and staff and their stakeholders to develop inspiring and sustainable spaces for all that utilise them, with the expertise to cater to diverse needs and functionalities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The educational sector includes a huge variety of learning requirements and age groups, so our approach begins with a full understanding of the unique educational requirements of your pupils, staff, and stakeholders. Our design approach is completely personalised, and we will consider factors such as mobility, cognitive development, and sensory stimulation to ensure that our design meets the diverse needs of all your students, creating a space that enhances learning and development.

Sustainability is at the core of our design ethos for educational buildings, and we employ the latest environmentally conscious building techniques and materials to minimise the environmental footprint of each building and cultivate long-term energy efficiency. Each design incorporates options for renewable energy sources, sustainable ventilation systems, green roofing systems, and natural light maximisation to create sustainable educational buildings that serve as a focal point for learning and growth.

The safety and security of students, staff, and visitors is paramount in educational premises, so this consideration takes a central place in our design process. We will work with you to integrate the security solutions you need, tailored to the unique needs of your stakeholders and the layout of your premises – from access control systems to safe areas and efficient fire evacuation routes, every aspect of your design is optimised to ensure the well-being of students and staff.

The UK educational landscape is constantly changing, so our goal is to develop flexible spaces with the versatility to adapt to any future trends and changes. Our innovative and forward-thinking designs anticipate changes in teaching methodologies, technology, home/school learning integration, and spatial needs, working collaboratively with you and your stakeholders to create buildings that are fit not just for today’s students but are also prepared to embrace the requirements of tomorrow’s learners.

Successfully navigating tight budgets while upholding quality is a challenge we wholeheartedly embrace in educational ventures. Our designers excel at optimising your resources to craft effective, welcoming, and modern educational spaces with the utmost transparency and value. Guiding you through every phase, from strategic planning to material selection and innovative construction techniques, we provide economical architectural solutions that seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetic appeal.