ENVISION Student Partnership 2015 THINKING SPACES: a new academic arena ENVISION Student Partnership Thinking Spaces: a new academic arena ENVISION is an annual partnership with some of the most creative young minds in the design industry. This unique intern program encourages students to investigate collaboratively and provides an opportunity to experiment through an interplay of research and design. The program also provides students with into the architectural design and documentation process, to help form an appreciation for graduate responsibilities within the office environment. The higher education community consists of an array of stakeholders with complex - sometimes conflicting - desires and needs. Trends in commercial workplace design have long been moving towards open plan, non-territorial spaces that primarily encourage collaborative, group-working modes. The Academic emphases on privacy, security and the individual’s work product come into conflict with these design models. A studio project is completed over the duration of the program, involving intensive research followed by design experimentation, culminating in the production & presentation of a formal publication. Students have the opportunity to engage with user groups and key members of industries throughout the program to inform their designs. So what would future workspaces that support the generation of increasingly innovative ideas look like? The challenge for this year’s ENVISION architecture project is to explore the future of academic workspaces, finding productive solutions that could best support the academic community in advancing the global body of knowledge. applyonlinetoday www.nbrsap.com.au/envision2015 Program Duration 1 December 2014 - 13 February 2015 (Holiday break: 22 December - 2 January) Who should apply? We will be accepting applications from students completing the final year of their architecture bachelors qualification (or equivalent) in 2014. The program is run from our Sydney office, located in Milsons Point and is only open to students who are locally situated. Candidates must be prepared to participate for the full 11 week period. How to apply To apply complete the form at www.nbrsap.com.au/envision2015 by 22 October 2014 2 November 2014. Successful Candidates Initial selection for the program will be based on completion of the online application form. The students appointed to the program (up to 3) will each be offered a stipend for the duration of the program. Level 3, 4 Glen Street, Milsons Point NSW 2060 Australia T: 61 2 9922 2344 F: 61 2 9922 1308 E: [email protected] W: www.nbrsap.com.au DIRECTORS Graham Thorburn NSW reg. 5706 + Robert Staas + Geoffrey Deane NSW reg. 3766 + Garry Hoddinett NSW reg. 5286 + Andrew Duffin NSW reg. 5602 ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR James Ward SENIOR ASSOCIATES John Baker + Barry Flack + Andrew Leuchars ASSOCIATES Trevor Eveleigh + Jon West + Hung-Ying Gill + Andrew Tripet + Brett Sherson NBRS & PARTNERS PTY LTD ABN 16 002 247 565