ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects’ Post

We're so proud of our Education team, who swept up at the Learning Environments Australasia Victorian & Tasmanian Chapter Awards last week!   Two projects by ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects were recognised among a strong cohort of industry peers, taking home the Overall Win, as well as a category win and commendation in a highly competitive year of education projects.   Winning both 'Category 4: New Buildings or Facilities – Small' and, most excitingly, Overall Winner of the 2025 LE Victoria and Tasmania Chapter Awards is Kilvington Grammar School – The Hive STEM and Library.   From the Judges Citations: “The Hive STEM and Library Centre at Kilvington Grammar School exemplifies educational architecture at its finest, demonstrating how thoughtful design can transform learning environments into active pedagogical tools. The project stands out for its exceptional innovation through the living laboratory concept, where building systems become interactive teaching instruments that inspire the inquisitive mind.” Earning a commendation for 'Category 6: Modernisation- Small', Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School is a sensitive, inclusive modernisation project honouring an original design by our co-founder, Les Clarke.  From the Judges citation: “The design demonstrates strong stakeholder engagement, a clear understanding of educational priorities, and an ability to achieve significant impact within a modest scope. Innovation is evident in space utilisation, student wellbeing integration, and adapting a past design. The outcome reflects a deep care for students, combining heritage, identity, and adaptability in a cohesive and responsive learning environment.”   We will dig deeper into the design stories behind these projects in weeks to come. For now, congratulations to all the winners! Stephanie Wan Simon Le Nepveu. AIA ALEP