• A Case Study in Successful Post-Pandemic School Design and Instruction with Artcobell

    In this episode of I Hear Design, the classroom furniture manufacturer helps connect the dots between the needs of teachers, students and physical space at Grandview Heights Secondary School to realize a vision of community and success in education.
    July 25, 2023
    2 min read
    Image courtesy of Andrew Fyfe Photography
    Grandview Heights High School, Designer: Station One Architects, Vancouver, Dealer: Schoolhouse Products, Photography: Andrew Fyfe Photography
    Grandview Heights High School, Designer: Station One Architects, Vancouver, Dealer: Schoolhouse Products, Photography: Andrew Fyfe Photography

    In this episode, Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen sat down to chat with classroom furniture manufacturer Artcobell’s Patricia Cadigan, Vice President of Learning Environments, who recently immersed herself in the design and construction process of Grandview Heights Secondary School in Surrey, British Columbia. She worked directly with school administration, including Grandview’s Principal Darren Bedard, to learn about the needs and wants of teachers but also how to connect the dots between physical space and the vision of student success.

    Meet Our Guest

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    Patricia Cadigan, vice president of Learning Environments, Artcobell

    Patricia Cadigan, M.Ed., ALEP, has 28 years of experience within public education including over 17 years in school administration. She began her career in education as a science teacher and then served as an assistant principal at the middle school level and principal at both the elementary and high school levels. In the last three years, she served as the Executive Director of Bond Projects, allowing her to bring all her experiences in teaching, learning, and leadership to promote the vision of transforming learning environments with technology and furnishings. Patricia joins the Artcobell team assisting in professional development, training, programming and research to connect learning spaces with best practices in teaching and learning. Her expertise will help teams make the connection on how furnishings can promote engaging and supportive learning environments. Patricia works with schools as they transform their learning environments to meet the needs of their curriculum.

    Courtesy of Andrew Fyfe Photography
    Grandview Heights High School, Designer: Station One Architects, Vancouver, Dealer: Schoolhouse Products, Photography: Andrew Fyfe Photography
    Grandview Heights High School, Designer: Station One Architects, Vancouver, Dealer: Schoolhouse Products, Photography: Andrew Fyfe Photography
    Andrew Fyfe Photography
    Grandview Heights High School, Designer: Station One Architects, Vancouver, Dealer: Schoolhouse Products, Photography: Andrew Fyfe Photography
    Grandview Heights High School, Designer: Station One Architects, Vancouver, Dealer: Schoolhouse Products, Photography: Andrew Fyfe Photography

    About the Author

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    Robert Nieminen

    Chief Content Director

    Chief Content Director, Architectural Products, BUILDINGS, and interiors+sources

    Robert Nieminen is the Chief Content Director of three leading B2B publications serving the commercial architecture and design industries: Architectural Products, BUILDINGS, and interiors+sources. With a career rooted in editorial excellence and a passion for storytelling, Robert oversees a diverse content portfolio that spans award-winning feature articles, strategic podcast programming, and digital media initiatives aimed at empowering design professionals, facility managers, and commercial building stakeholders.

    He is the host of the I Hear Design podcast and curates the Smart Buildings Technology Report, bringing thought leadership to the forefront of innovation in built environments. Robert leads editorial and creative direction for multiple industry award programs—including the Elev8 Design Awards and Product Innovation Awards—and is a recognized voice in sustainability, smart technology integration, and forward-thinking design.

    Known for his sharp editorial vision and data-informed strategies, Robert focuses on audience growth, engagement, and content monetization, leveraging AI tools and SEO-driven insights to future-proof B2B publishing.

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