Completed: 2025
Sector: Educational Architecture
Cost: $1.9M
Engagement: Concept Design, Schematic Design, Documentation, Services During Construction

The Lumos Centre is “A dynamic space that inspires innovation and illuminates creativity”. It is designed to be a learning environment that connects the school with both the local and global community, both in-person and online. The design encourages students to collaborate with each other and the professional world, at the same time as showcasing the school’s achievements.

Grounded in the values of spirituality, sustainability, and scholarship, the design reflects the College’s motto: “My God in all things.” These guiding principles form an integrated design framework that shapes both the architecture and the experience of learning within.

The floor plan is zoned to support a progression of activities, reflecting the process of Design Thinking. From brainstorming to prototyping to presentation of ideas, a combination of writable surfaces, technology, and mobile furniture enables responsive, hands-on learning throughout the space. The inclusion of amenity spaces and a shared kitchen area encourages community and connection and enables other uses beyond a learning space.

Natural light plays a central role in the design. The main circulation spine and circular skylight bring daylight into the heart of the building, creating a welcoming and energising atmosphere upon entering the space. The environment provides a balance between openness and privacy, while upgraded vertical circulation ensures inclusive access across both levels.

Photographer: Elena Dianova