Spaces for Learning

Umubano Primary School, Kigali, Rwanda
A sustainable design that reflects the culture and the climate, and makes good use of local resources and materials.

Diné College Library

http://www.archdaily.com/246610/dine-college-library-dlr-group/

The Diné College Library on the Shiprock, N.M. reservation honors the Navajo design of the sacred hogan.

Roldan Public School and Primary, Spain
http://inhabitat.com/beautiful-roldan-school-keeps-cool-under-a-cover-of-green/

An elementary school covered in artificial turf  provides ease of maintenance and adds pleasant green color to a neutral grey environment.

The Municipal Nursery Filadora, Barcelona, Spain
http://www.archdaily.com/341529/the-municipal-nursery-filadora-bcnp-arquitectes-ute/

A modern nursery school that preserves architectural heritage.

Panther Lake Elementary School, near Seattle, Washington

http://www.archdaily.com/157557/panther-lake-elementary-school-dlr-group/
http://archidose.org/wp/2011/07/11/panther-lake-elementary-school/

A design that brings together learning and common areas to enrich student educational experiences.

Fuji Kindergarten, Tachikawa, Japan
http://www.architonic.com/aisht/fuji-kindergarten-tezuka-architects/5100019
http://inhabitat.com/tezuka-architects-amazing-fuji-kindergarten-wraps-around-a-100-year-old-zelkova-tree/

Fuji Kindergarten in Tachikawa, Japan wraps around a 100-Year-Old Zelkova tree, bringing nature into the classroom.

Ewha Woman’s University, Seoul
http://www.archiscene.net/education/ewha-womans-university-dominique-perrailt/

A below-ground design that conserves space and harmonizes with the cityscape of Seoul.

Liceo Técnico Profesional la Florida, Santiago, Chile
Designing a vocational training school that benefits the entire community.

Brisbane Grammar School - The Lilley Centre, Queensland, Australia

http://www.wilsonarchitects.com.au/brisbane-grammar-school-lilley-centre

The Brisbane Grammar School: a more accessible, integrated learning facility that responds to the changing needs of students. Recognized by the OECD as one of the 60 International education facility exemplars. 

Ecole Internationale de Manosque, Manosque, France
http://edfacilitiesinvestment-db.org/facilities/34
An open, energy efficient design that evokes the Roman and Mediterranean architectural heritage of the area.

McAuliffe Elementary School: Concord, NH

http://www.archdaily.com/304462/what-architecture-has-to-say-about-education-three-new-hampshire-schools-by-hmfh-architects/

A design that promotes educational philosophies of independence, collaboration, and creativity. 

Marysville Getchell High School, Marysville, Washington

http://www.american-architects.com/en/projects/31608_Marysville_Getchell_High_School_Campus
http://www.dexigner.com/news/23153
http://www.educationdesignshowcase.com/view.esiml?pid=342

A flexible design that arranges four independent learning communities around a campus commons.

Also see:
http://edfacilitiesinvestment-db.org/facilities