We understand schools.
We design for the people who use them.
We specialise in designing for School Communities.
Hopscotch Architects was founded with a clear purpose: to improve school environments through thoughtful, considered design, shaped by the students and educators who use them.
Our architectural practice works across a wide range of education projects ranging from small refurbishments, new buildings and site master planning.
Why we started
Every school deserves to work with architects who understand how schools work.
Small improvements to existing buildings can have a lasting impact on wellbeing, learning and community pride. Whether it’s a modest refurbishment, a new building or a visionary master plan, we approach every project with the same care and commitment.
No project is too small when it has the ability to affect an entire school community.
How we work
Our process starts with listening
Listening to clients balancing vision and budgets.
Listening to educators managing spaces which can cater for different student needs.
Listening to students to create spaces especially for them.
We take time to understand what a school needs before putting pen to paper.
We use graphic presentations (not just building plans) so that everyone can be involved in the design process.
We avoid presenting unnecessary options to avoid confusion.
We are known for being approachable, collaborative and easy to work with.
We enjoy partnering closely with project managers, consultants and contractors to keep projects realistic, buildable and aligned with our clients vision.