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In 1557, a school opened in a small village in Derbyshire. In 2007, that name arrived in Dubai - the first UK-branded school to open in the UAE, on what would become the largest school campus in the region. In November 2025, Repton Dubai opened its Sports Village. Two World Rugby-certified pitches. A 200m athletics track. Padel, pickleball, netball, cricket. Pirlo, Kaká, Seedorf and Marcelo on the pitch for opening day. We designed it. But this video isn't about us. It's Glen Radojkovich from Cognita explaining what it means to add a chapter to a 469-year-old story and why he believes there is no other school sports facility like it. That's the part of this job nobody puts in the brief. A school with that much history doesn't need a building. It needs the building to belong. Our job was to listen hard enough to make that happen. Thank you, Repton Dubai and Cognita Schools, for trusting us with your legacy. #EducationalArchitecture #SchoolDesign #ReptonDubai #Cognita #SportsVillage #Kidzink

Some stories are not just about building a business. They are about building with purpose. Arabian Business has featured Charlotte Borghesi, Founder and CEO of Kidzink | Koda Educational Architecture, in a powerful article on entrepreneurship, education design, family, sailing and leadership. From the early days of one nursery to a vertically integrated education design business spanning architecture, interiors, furniture, manufacturing, logistics and research, Charlotte’s journey reflects the spirit behind Kidzink’s work: creating learning environments that help people grow. The feature also highlights something deeply important to us: the role of women in shaping the future of education, business and design. Seven children. 450+ people. World championship sailing. A company built on trust, autonomy and purpose. A vision that continues to shape schools across the region. A sincere thank you to Arabian Business and writer Justin Harper for capturing Charlotte’s journey with such depth and clarity. Read the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/dRn988_R

This is what power looks like when it builds. A room filled with women who design, lead, challenge, mentor, create, and shape the world around us. Architecture is stronger because of the women pushing it forward. The ones leading studios, rethinking spaces, opening doors, changing conversations, and proving that influence is built through talent, courage, and vision. This moment was more than recognition. It was a reminder that when women in architecture come together, the industry does not just celebrate progress. It feels it. Here’s to the women shaping what comes next. Laura Hughes Annette Varghis Namitha Girijan Mariyam Philip Eno-Obong Akpan Judy Mahfouz Zarveen Saleem Sakshi Tyagi Olfa Tounsi Neha Anna Sibu Katie Burgess-Graham Anu Francis Nazrin haleema Merin Hera Raju Akshaya Ramesh Sanam Rajeena

Registration is now open for our second Kidzink webinar. Join us for Why Schools Are Burning People Out, a 45-minute conversation exploring how learning environments impact focus, wellbeing, energy and everyday school life. Hosted by Ana Mombiedro, Architect & Neuropsychologist, with Adam Brown, Head of Design Strategy & Innovation, the session will look at what schools need to rethink and how design can better support the people inside them. Friday, 3rd July 2026 02:00–02:45 PM GST Online | Free to attend Seats are free, but places are limited. Register now - https://eqqrzvykfy.zite.so

Designed for the moments that shape learning. Harrow International School Dubai has been named Educational Building of the Year at the Architecture Leaders Awards 2026. A campus shaped around light, movement, wellbeing and connection, creating spaces where students can focus, explore, grow and feel a sense of belonging every day. Proud to see Harrow Dubai recognised, and proud to have brought this learning environment to life.

Colour tells them where to pause, where to gather, where to move and where to feel at ease. In Beyond the Box, we explore a simple idea: the brain responds to its environment. That means every design choice in a school has the power to support how children feel, focus and learn. Colour is one of those choices. Used with intention, it can reduce visual noise, guide behaviour, create comfort and help every space work harder for the child. That is the golden rule of colour in learning spaces.