Steelcase names winning design for “Classroom of the Future” — from interiordesign.net by Matthew Powell
Excerpt:
Who better to turn a laser-sharp eye on the constant evolution of learning spaces than the design industry’s forward-thinking students? Seeking to push the boundaries of educational design, Steelcase Education and Steelcase Design Alliances launched its NEXT Student Design Competition last year, turning to undergraduate juniors and seniors at schools with Council for Interior Design Accreditation for proposals. Selected from over 800 submissions, Emma Montgomery of Kansas State University took the grand prize at a ceremony held in Steelcase’s headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan for her proposal that would increase student engagement and retention.
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