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The study employed a participatory design method, using workshops to involve teachers and students in redesigning a prototype learning space named the \u2018Cube\u2019. This approach allowed the researchers to actively engage users in reflective thinking on the learning spaces and their role in learning and to co-create new learning spaces through the use of their experiences and ideas. The findings are organised into 10 design themes, highlighting key considerations for the design of meaningful and effective learning spaces. 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