User requirements planning for innovative spaces in the education sector

The digital transformation and agile methods are catapulting education into a new era. Modern learning spaces offer room for communication, concentration, collaboration and relaxation - known as the 4 Cs ("Communication, Concentration, Collaboration and Chill-Out"). Away from the corridor school, towards the cluster school, which uses multifunctional areas and rooms to model modern learning. 

Such innovation spaces can also be realized in science and research. The opportunities and requirements in terms of buildings and infrastructure are becoming more diverse. Whether and how the refurbishment of existing properties is worthwhile or whether a new building is the better solution depends directly on the interests of various stakeholders. Our interdisciplinary experts support you in holistic requirements planning and site development. Our goal: We develop spaces and buildings of the future that focus on the users!

Challenges

• Are you wondering what your sustainable content and spatial concept should look like?
• Do you know how to ensure the efficiency, needs-orientation and sustainability of your building project?
• Do you know the specific needs, objectives and tasks of the stakeholders involved?
• Do you need support in developing a common understanding of a sustainable learning space among all those involved?
• Are you wondering how your educational institution can respond to current social developments such as demographic change and migration as well as technological trends (e.g. digitalization, artificial intelligence)?
• Are you aware of the regulations, opportunities and challenges you will face during planning and implementation?
• Do you not know what funding is available and how you can apply for it?

How we proceed

We ensure the intensive and coordinated participation of all players by providing a suitable platform and promoting dialogue: From users to planners and decision-makers - from politicians and administrators to local stakeholders at neighborhood level. Based on an assessment of the educational concept, the site and the buildings, we work together to develop a suitable space program. Our many years of cross-sector experience and our strong network help us to take your individual needs into account. We develop innovative learning environments, both large and small, that meet current and future requirements with flexible solutions.