John Schout

  • Director

With over 25 years’ in the Architecture and Construction industries, John is highly respected as a leader in his field. Having worked for the likes of dwp and Prior + Cheney, John has developed specialisations in education facility design and masterplanning having significantly contributed to over 145 education sector projects across his career.

John is passionate about the evolution of Architecture and the science behind how place and space impact our wellbeing and abilities to learn. His extensive knowledge of the latest thinking in design drivers, community consultation, pedagogy, innovation and innate ability to look outside of what was once considered the norm has seen him be widely recognised for developing award winning, high quality, creative spaces. John is an expert at connecting masterplanning and spatial planning, balanced with end user aspirations so that the physical environment supports the usability intent of our clients.

Related Projects

COMPLETED
Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool

Australia’s beach and bathing culture is one that defines our national identity and has been a pastime for people of all ages to enjoy. Helped by our hot summer days and love of abundant sunshine, the local community pool has been the backdrop to many of our best memories and social interactions that we look […]

COMPLETED
Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub

This project brings together two previously separated services to provide the City of Glen Eira with a new, community focussed Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub. Upon arrival, visitors are greeted with a plaza that defines the building’s civic purpose; seating, shade and a generous sense of space encourage people to linger and engage with their […]

COMPLETED
Rosebud Secondary College New Houses

CO.OP Studio was engaged to create new accommodation for Rosebud Secondary College’s Houses, forming the first stage of the major redevelopment of the campus following the 2022 master plan. The main driver for the design of the new Houses came from the school’s desire to support vertical streaming within their teaching and learning system, an […]