# Multi-Building School Designs This School Was Chosen for the Top Prize in British Architecure By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-16 | Updated 2015-10-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-design References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/775434/wins-the-2015-stirling-prize) & [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/771424/burntwood-school-allford-hall-monaghan-morris) Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) has erected six new buildings as part of a pavilion extension that saw this [school design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collge-reinemarie) win the most prestigious prize in British architecture. The Sterling Prize is awarded to "the building that has made the greatest contribution to the evolution of architecture in the past year," and AHMM achieved the distinguished honor. The school added six new faculty buildings as well as [two cultural centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edmond-simeoni-school-and-cultural-space) that blends perfectly with the modernist architecture of the school's 1950s design. This expansion is also a timely one as it addresses a [shortage of schools in England](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swan-hill-specialist-school). When discussing the school's prize, AHMM Director Paul Monaghan said that a school's aesthetics change the way student's value themselves and their education. A distinct elevated facade runs through the new buildings and adds both uniformity and a unique architectural element. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multi-building Designs:** Expanding architectural designs to include multiple buildings in one project. - **Cultural Center Integration:** Integrating cultural centers into school designs to enhance learning experiences. - **Addressing School Shortages:** Creating innovative school designs to address the shortage of schools in specific regions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architectural firms exploring new ways to design multi-building projects. - **Education:** School administrators exploring ways to integrate cultural centers into their campuses for enhanced educational experiences. - **Construction:** Construction companies specializing in innovative school designs to address regional school shortages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Updated School Innovation Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosalind-franklin-wing.md) - [Japanese Outdoor Teaching Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-british-school.md) - [Education Architecture Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-international-school.md) - [Traditional Sustainable School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1.md) - [Perforated Facade School Exteriors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darlington-public-school.md) - [Blue-Toned School Makeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuquiang-school.md) - [Schoolhouse Slate-Clad Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applecross-schoolhouse.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Educational Storage Shed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-roof.md)