Promoting student well-being and learning

“A space designed to allow an instant connection, in which students have control over their environment.”

NBRS worked in partnership with UNSW Learning Environments to design a forward-focused student hub incorporating a range of collaborative and focus spaces. Located adjacent to the iconic UNSW Library Lawn the new student hub (Study Space) is located at a natural meeting point on campus. The design gives students options to engage in various ways – rooms within rooms are set apart by bespoke timber screens (Community Rooms), large high-level tables and relaxed booth seats offer collaborative options to work with others or individually.

Particular attention has been given to acoustic treatments to promote study quality and enhancement of learning. NBRS selected a palette of materials to support the well-being of students – the palette, is accented by student artwork which is featured in each of the Community Rooms. The project successfully offers a range of spaces underpinning teaching philosophies promoting student well-being, resilience, and learning.