Competing against high-profile projects such as skyscrapers and airports, Darlington’s win marks the second consecutive year a school has earned this prestigious accolade, highlighting the growing appreciation for architectural innovations in educational spaces.
The original Darlington school building, constructed in 1970, had long been deemed unsuitable for modern educational needs. The architects responsible for the redesign described their work as a “radical transformation” that reimagined the campus to create “state-of-the-art, contemporary learning environments.” Impressively, the school remained operational throughout the renovation process to minimize disruptions to students and the local community.
