Our Expertise
Architectural Design
At Fielding International, we design learning environments that empower all learners to thrive. Our approach is rooted in collaboration with architects, engineers, and specialists from the project’s location, ensuring that every space we create aligns with the unique needs of its community.
As an architectural design firm, we often take the role of Design Architect, working in close partnership with local professionals to deliver comprehensive architectural and engineering design services. Our expertise spans from concept design through to design development, with a strong emphasis on setting the overall design intent during the schematic phase. We then collaborate with local architects to refine the design, particularly focusing on the interior learning environment, to ensure that our original vision is faithfully executed.
Our Services
- Concept Design through Design Development: We guide projects from initial concepts to detailed design, ensuring a cohesive vision.
- Schematic Design: We focus on establishing the overall design intent, laying the foundation for a learning environment that meets educational goals.
- Design Development: We collaborate with local architects to fine-tune the interior spaces, maintaining a clear focus on the learning environment and the learner experience.
- Construction Documentation & Administration: While our role here is more limited, we provide ongoing support through learning design services, ensuring that the design intent remains intact through construction.
- Value Engineering: We actively participate in value engineering exercises to ensure the design remains true to its original vision, even when adjustments are needed.
The Questions We Ask
- What are the desired activities and experiences that align with the vision?
- How do the inhabitants interact with and experience the school daily?
By exploring these questions, we create learning environments that inspire students, promote their well-being, and incorporate sustainable strategies.
Our Design Philosophy
We believe great school design begins with a thoughtful response to the unique needs of the people it serves. We strive to create spaces that resonate and amplify the human experiences of teaching, learning, and connecting. Our approach is rooted in understanding the beliefs, aspirations, and routines of each school and community, and embracing their specific challenges and opportunities.
Our designs are human-centered, allowing both children and adults to experience joy and use their imagination. Our buildings are inviting to first-time visitors and rewarding for those who use them every day. We aim for designs that are beautifully simple, never unnecessarily complicated, and appreciated by all community members, from early learners to seasoned architects.
Our designs are of their place and time, reflecting the cultural and building traditions of the present. They respond to context, uphold environmental and social responsibility, and embody resilience. We create schools that set the conditions for all learners to be happy and healthy, safe and connected, and ready for the future. We design environments for all learners to thrive.
