Our Schools are pillars of their community
Bringing families together, and providing environments
for young people to excel
As a School Principal, you mentor and manage the development of your staff and students. We also believe in providing professional, well informed guidance for our clients, at every step of the journey
We are guides, not gurus
Carabiner are well regarded for our ability to guide the design and delivery of WA schools, and offer value for money, high quality outcomes.
Our role is to help you and your team navigate the complex process of building a new school, ensure harmonious relationships between key stakeholders, provide inspiring and well resolved design, anticipate and mitigate issues before they become problems, and to always keep you well informed.
Our knowledge and experience results in design solutions that are bespoke and targeted at offering optimised outcomes for budget.
So that your staff and students have the best possible environment to excel.
"As a Principal that has never been part of a new school before, I didn’t really know what to expect. I was very grateful to have Carabiner as the architects because at every step of the way, they included me, they kept me informed.. I felt very valued.. and clearly they know how to build beautiful schools and facilities.
Daniel Bergin
Principal, Henley Brook Primary School
A proven track record
We work closely with State and Local Government, as well as independent schools, to deliver education facilities that continue to perform well - enduring and performing many years after the final brick is laid.
We follow the latest Government building code and reporting requirements for public buildings; TG040, which guide key sustainability principles such as waste management, energy use and water efficiency.
We know schools
A school that is bright, open, stimulating, adaptable and welcoming is the most conducive to fostering a love of learning. It is a place where social barriers can be overcome and life-long friendships can be forged.
Just as importantly, we keep the needs of Teachers and faculty at the forefront of our thinking. Ensuring supervision, sight lines, safety and the latest learnings in education design inform our decisions.
We design facilities that support and empower Teachers.
Ongoing Communication
The needs of every school are different, there is no one size fits all approach. The Carabiner team are committed design partners, who work hard to develop design solutions that reflect and support the visions and aspirations of each school and their community.
We do this by really listening to you and your team, and incorporating the feedback we receive to design a school that reflects the needs of its stakeholders.
“The process was characterised by clear, open and respectful communication and collaboration, and opportunities for input as well as the provision of professional advice and technical skill in shaping the school for maximum value for our students, within constraints of the project budget and design brief. Wherever possible, Carabiner included and consulted, and made changes based on feedback. They were also very skilled at understanding the essence or taking inspiration from our conversations, and coming up with solutions, finishes or inclusions that added a touch of magic.”
Aaron Chaplin, Riva Primary School Principal
(Master)planning for the future
Carabiner are experienced education Architects who work with new and existing schools. With extensive experience designing new schools in key growth areas and new facilities within established school campuses, we have developed specialist expertise in masterplanning education campuses to maximise space and build a sense of community.
We understand that schools grow and evolve with demand, so we include provision for scale as more students join the school community.
Education for all
We believe in inclusive and equitable education. Carabiner have developed specialist expertise in delivering schools for students with special needs. A ‘school within a school’ these facilities provide integrated, positive, purpose built environments for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex communication needs.
Hale School Performing Arts and Drama Centre. Students performing ‘My Fair Lady”.
Specialised Facilities
Carabiner’s experience working with diverse clients and communities and on different scales and types
of projects has enabled us to develop key expertise in the development of specialist facilities, including:
Music, Drama and Performing Arts
Design, Technology and STEM
Food Technology
Sports facilities