Education

Overview

For over 40 years, BSPN has specialised in designing innovative, community-shaping educational spaces that support modern learning, strengthen identity and inspire future generations.

BSPN is a recognised leader in education architecture, drawing on four decades of experience to design school facilities that elevate learning, wellbeing and community connection. With a portfolio spanning STEAM centres, libraries, classrooms, performing arts facilities, sporting precincts and masterplans, we understand the intricate relationship between pedagogy and place.

Our team works closely with principals, staff, students and wider communities to create spaces that are functional, future-focused and reflective of each school's unique vision. From revitalising heritage buildings to designing contemporary campuses and long-term masterplans, we deliver environments that are purposeful, adaptable and built to support generations of learners.

Practice Highlights

Over 40 years experience

Over 40 years delivering complex projects across education, sports and recreation, community, acommodation, and hospitality sectors.

A trusted, full-service approach

End-to-end capability from concept to completion, including architecture, interiors, project management, and master planning.

National scale with a personal touch

A large, multi-studio practice known for its warm, collaborative culture and genuine client relationships.

A reputation for Craft and Care

Highly considered design, meticulous documentation and a people-first ethos that results in reliable, high-quality outcomes.
Stuartholme Junior School - Maison Barat Education 2025

Awards

Our work in the education sector has earned 20 major industry awards in recent years, including accolades from the Australian Institute of Architects and the Australian Library & Information Association—recognising our commitment to shaping exceptional learning spaces.

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Stuartholme Junior School – Maison BaratAustralian Institute of Architects (QLD)Regional Award Education - Peoples Choice (Winner)
Stuartholme Junior School – Maison Barat
Australian Institute of Architects (QLD)Regional Award Education - Peoples Choice (Winner)
BSPN delivered the new Stuartholme Junior School, creating a dedicated learning environment for Year 5 and 6 students that supports their transition into secondary school…
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Moonee Ponds West Primary SchoolVictorian Schools Design Awards Best School Project between $5-15m (Winner)
Moonee Ponds West Primary School
Victorian Schools Design Awards Best School Project between $5-15m (Winner)
The redevelopment of Moonee Ponds West Primary School was delivered through a carefully considered approach that balances heritage restoration with contemporary educational design…
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Moonee Ponds West Primary SchoolLearning Environment Design (LEAD) AwardsVictoria & Tasmania Chapter Awards - Modernisation Small (Winner)
Moonee Ponds West Primary School
Learning Environment Design (LEAD) AwardsVictoria & Tasmania Chapter Awards - Modernisation Small (Winner)
The redevelopment of Moonee Ponds West Primary School was delivered through a carefully considered approach that balances heritage restoration with contemporary educational design…
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Whitsunday Anglican School, STEAM CentreAustralian Institute of Architects (QLD)Regional Award Education - Peoples Choice (Winner)
Whitsunday Anglican School, STEAM Centre
Australian Institute of Architects (QLD)Regional Award Education - Peoples Choice (Winner)
Whitsunday Anglican School (WAS) is a K–12 independent school situated in the regional Queensland town of Mackay. Mackay is a coastal city of approximately 90,000 people servicing significant natural resource industries. A key strategy for…
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Whitsunday Anglican School, STEAM CentreAustralian Institute of Architects (QLD)State Award Education - Building of the Year (Winner)
Whitsunday Anglican School, STEAM Centre
Australian Institute of Architects (QLD)State Award Education - Building of the Year (Winner)
Whitsunday Anglican School (WAS) is a K–12 independent school situated in the regional Queensland town of Mackay. Mackay is a coastal city of approximately 90,000 people servicing significant natural resource industries. A key strategy for…
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Somerville House, Fewings BuildingAssociation for Learning Environments Queensland (A4LE)Excellence in Educational Facilities - Modernisation - Small (Commendation)
Somerville House, Fewings Building
Association for Learning Environments Queensland (A4LE)Excellence in Educational Facilities - Modernisation - Small (Commendation)
BSPN’s renovation of A Block is part of a larger masterplan that reclaims the building’s position within the heritage heart of Somerville House. The brief was broad, but the key priority was to reinvent the building as usable teaching…
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Whitsunday Anglican School, STEAM CentreAustralian Library & Information Association – Library Design AwardsAustralian School Library of the Year 2019
Whitsunday Anglican School, STEAM Centre
Australian Library & Information Association – Library Design AwardsAustralian School Library of the Year 2019
Whitsunday Anglican School (WAS) is a K–12 independent school situated in the regional Queensland town of Mackay. Mackay is a coastal city of approximately 90,000 people servicing significant natural resource industries. A key strategy for…
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Upper Campus Precinct, Hillbrook Anglican School Association for Learning Environments Queensland (A4LE)Excellence in Educational Facilities - New Education Facility over $8M (Winner)
Upper Campus Precinct, Hillbrook Anglican School
Association for Learning Environments Queensland (A4LE)Excellence in Educational Facilities - New Education Facility over $8M (Winner)
Following in depth stakeholder consultation, the Upper Campus Precinct has materialised, providing an excellent example of an educational facility derived from long-term client relationships, trust, and a deep understanding of brief…
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Our Values

Craft

We honour the traditions of great educational design while embracing rigorous processes that ensure precision, clarity and enduring architectural outcomes. Our craft lies in balancing beauty with purpose, delivering spaces that feel grounded, intentional and made to last.

Care

We design with empathy, taking time to understand the people, cultures and communities who will inhabit each space. Every decision is made with care—from how a room supports wellbeing to how a campus strengthens connection and belonging.

Collaboration

Collaboration sits at the heart of our work. We listen deeply, engage openly and ensure students, staff, leadership teams and the wider community have a voice in shaping their future environment. This shared understanding leads to outcomes that feel authentic and genuinely supported.

Innovation

We embrace new technologies, agile workflows and forward-thinking methodologies to push learning environments further. From technology to workflows, innovation helps us design smarter, more adaptable and more cost-effective school facilities.

"The Team at BSPN are intricately knowledgeable about the operational needs of educational facilities, and the ever-changing trends in the learning environment and how to cater to these in design."

Somerville House

"BSPN Architects excel in their collaborative approach. They actively engage educators, listen to their insights, and thoughtfully integrate their feedback into the design process. This has ensured that the practical elements will enhance the new school’s vision and educational experience."

Damian HowardPrincipal, Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School

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