Above Image: (c) RBG Kew by Jeff Eden
We are delighted to mark the official breaking ground of the Shafran Learning Centre at Kew Gardens. The Shafran Learning Centre will be Kew’s first net-zero educational building and will be constructed to Passivhaus Plus standards, one of the world’s leading low-energy building design benchmarks. This cutting-edge facility will support Kew’s sustainability goals while providing a dynamic environment for learning.
Catering to a broad spectrum of learners, including early years, school pupils, teachers, adults, and community groups, the Shafran Learning Centre aligns with Kew’s Manifesto for Change – a key priority of which is to inspire the next generation. We’re especially proud that the Centre will house the Kusuma Seminar Room—a dedicated space for professional development and collaborative learning. Over the next five years, Kew aims to train 3,600 teachers, amplifying its impact across schools and communities.
We look forward to seeing this transformative space come to life and to the many minds it will ignite!