# Technicolor High Schools Fitzroy High School in Melbourne is Too Cool for School By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitzroy-high-school References: [thecoolhunter.net](http://www.thecoolhunter.net/article/detail/1743/fitzroy-high-school-melbourne) & [mcbridecharlesryan.au](http://www.mcbridecharlesryan.com.au) Fitzroy High School in Melbourne was designed by McBride Charles Ryan, and is an epic piece of both [architecture and ingenious design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture) that will make kids want to attend school there. The interior is a mix of [bright colors and spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design) that easily change to suit the needs of both staff and students. Using drapery and differing hues to define space provides a more [inclusive way of separating different areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swan-hill-specialist-school), and will not bruise growing teenage egos. Check out the gallery for more of the Fitzroy High School. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flexible Learning Spaces:** Architecture designs that incorporate colorful and adaptable environments for students and staff are becoming more popular and preferred in education institutions. - **Innovative Interior Design:** Innovative and creative interior design approaches using colors and texture add vibrancy and inspire learning to the education environment - **Technology-enabled Learning:** The use of technology such as advanced multimedia systems and interactive displays for teaching and learning purposes is becoming more integrated into the classroom settings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** Creating flexible teaching and learning environments through innovative interior design and technology presents opportunities for education institutions to optimize student learning experiences. - **Construction:** The trend towards modern and innovative architecture and interior design approaches presents opportunities for firms that specialize in construction and remodeling of educational facilities. - **Technology:** The integration of technology such as advanced multimedia systems and interactive displays into the classroom provides opportunities for technology companies to develop and market innovative education technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blue-Toned School Makeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuquiang-school.md) - [Sustainable Colorful School designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderland-elementary-school.md) - [Playful International School Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-house-school-villalobos.md) - [Perforated Facade School Exteriors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darlington-public-school.md) - [Yellow-Accented School Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-interior.md) - [Terraced School Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-badinter-secondary-school.md) - [Education Architecture Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-international-school.md) - [Inclusive Learning Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swan-hill-specialist-school.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md)