Barker College Maths and Student Hub | Architectus

The foundation of effective education is wellbeing. The Barker College Math’s Hub blends wellbeing and education through principles of biophilic design and didacticism that sees nature inspired timber classrooms enveloped in a facade that integrates the mathematical syllabus within its geometry.

Featuring two levels of mass timber teaching and learning spaces over a podium of social areas, informal study spaces, and a dining common, the Math’s Hub combines work, study and rejuvenation in an environment that prioritises sustainability.

The extensive use of sustainably sourced mass timber reduces the building’s embodied carbon footprint by more than 25% while creating a nature inspired learning environment. Organic finishes, abundant daylight, natural ventilation and passive heating and cooling strategies have all been designed to further minimise the building’s impact on the environment while simultaneously bringing the benefits of biophilia to the school community.