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Australian School Wins World Building Award
An Australian suburban school wins the World Building of the Year award for its innovative and culturally sensitive design.
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- Which school won the World Building of the Year 2024 award?
- Darlington Public School in Sydney, Australia, won the World Building of the Year 2024 award at the World Architecture Festival in Singapore.
- How was the construction process managed to minimize disruption?
- The two-stage construction process allowed classes to continue during the renovation, and the new campus can accommodate over 500 students.
- Describe the architectural features of the winning school building.
- The school's design features an angular brick building with a sawtooth roof, landscaped outdoor spaces, and softly curved metal screens for privacy and natural light.
- What is the significance of this award in the context of previous years?
- The award marks the second consecutive year that an educational building won the top prize at the World Architecture Festival, highlighting the significance of innovative and culturally sensitive school designs.
- Who designed the winning school building, and what were their design goals?
- fjcstudio, a Sydney-based architecture firm, designed the school, aiming to create contemporary learning environments while preserving the spirit of the original campus and incorporating Aboriginal cultural heritage.