Maatullin School
‘The Forest Glade’ is a warm and inviting place for learning, surrounded by
lush and inspiring nature. With great respect for its surroundings, the
proposal shows an urban forest school between Tapulikaupunki’s public spaces
and parks.
The proposal seeks to enrich and strengthen the unique character of the area by preserving existing trees, creating more green recreational areas and extending the paths to create better accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists. The sustainable wooden building fits naturally in the park area, and has a low carbon footprint.
The building is divided into a village of smaller blocks around a circular green courtyard - The Metsäaukio. The small blocks bring a human scale and helps even the youngest learners to feel at home.
‘The Forest Glade’ is the heart of the community and invites children and residents to gather, learn and participate in events in a green environment. The direct connection to nature has proven benefits for both learning and well-being.
The proposal seeks to enrich and strengthen the unique character of the area by preserving existing trees, creating more green recreational areas and extending the paths to create better accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists. The sustainable wooden building fits naturally in the park area, and has a low carbon footprint.
The building is divided into a village of smaller blocks around a circular green courtyard - The Metsäaukio. The small blocks bring a human scale and helps even the youngest learners to feel at home.
‘The Forest Glade’ is the heart of the community and invites children and residents to gather, learn and participate in events in a green environment. The direct connection to nature has proven benefits for both learning and well-being.
Location
Helsinki, Finland
Program
School and kindergarten
Client
Helsinki Municipality
Collaborator
Rebecka Blomqvist
Size
9.800 m2
Status
1st prize, two-phased competition
Ongoing
Construction starts 2022
Helsinki, Finland
Program
School and kindergarten
Client
Helsinki Municipality
Collaborator
Rebecka Blomqvist
Size
9.800 m2
Status
1st prize, two-phased competition
Ongoing
Construction starts 2022
