A New Educational Space in China：
Moonshot Academy

Founded in 2017, Moonshot Academy has gained significant recognition in education. It offers a competency-based bilingual curriculum aligned with Chinese standards, featuring Disciplinary Learning, Interdisciplinary Projects, and self-exploratory Honors Courses. This deep-learning model fosters rigorous scholarship and holistic development, aiming to cultivate self-directed lifelong learners and proactive social innovators. ATDesignoffice's innovative educational design expertise attracted Moonshot; Design Director Fan Tie visited the site and quickly connected with the team through hand-drawn sketches.

An Experimental Space for Future Learning

ATDESIGNOFFICE designed an experimental educational space reflecting Moonshot's philosophy. The campus core is a custom "peanut-shaped" zone for project-based learning, the heart of their interdisciplinary program, accommodating up to 6 projects. Traditional classrooms line the perimeter, connected by a sunlit central corridor.

Peanut-shaped Project Area

A 7-meter-high art studio near the main entrance doubles as a public gallery. In partnership with the Yimei Foundation, it hosts exhibitions for young artists.

The interior redefines openness. Enclosed classrooms have given way to open, integrated cluster layouts. This community-focused design removes psychological barriers and fosters deep learning. Ample public "blank spaces" are intentionally designed to spark spontaneous communication and creativity.

A Corner of Moonshot

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Period: 2019-2020
Location: Beijing
Area: 10,000 sqm
Team: Li Xiaoxue, Slavo Siska, Wu Xiaoli, Chen Piaopiao, Chen Yunfei, Li Hongning, Zhang Xianglan

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A New Educational Space in China：Moonshot Academy