Associate Professor Marian Mahat, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Learning Environments in the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne. Marian’s research addresses critical issues at the intersection of physical and pedagogical learning environments, with a particular focus on spatial literacy and competency and spatialised professional learning.

Mr Patrick Siah (M.Arch.) is Director of Research & Design at Super Assembly. An architect and registered practitioner in Singapore, his work bridges pedagogy and spatial design through research-driven, co-creative processes. He has led major educational projects across early years, primary, and secondary schooling.