LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

Contents Introduction Experts vision Student workstations Prima Prima student chairs Mandal Prima, Kid General, lecture and seminar workstations Klik table series Teamix tables with cast edge tops Matrix, Moni, Osio Group work tables, Summa Chairs Tutor, Mac 3008 Ofce chairs: Slim, Step, 3016, Tertio Rudolf, Matti, Logo, Minus, Keo, APC, Taiko Storage, Tendo Oppi Other spaces Preschool Halls and dining rooms IT classrooms and workstations Staff work areas Lobbies AV solutions Isku Avec Materials Contact details Interior design to support and inspire learning Today, traditional schools are joined...

School of the Future MARKO KUUSKORPI In light of current research, the Finnish comprehensive education classroom faces pressure to change in terms of quality and technology, thereby challenging architects, interior designers and users to devise future classroom solutions together. Statements by the National Board of Education regarding the future of school emphasise the opening of learning environments, for instance. This refers to the utilisation of the opportunities of the virtual world and the acknowledgment The recently published new comprehensive education quality criteria and the new construction...

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New innovations challenge the school HEADMASTER MARKO KUUSKORPI, SALVELANRINNE SCHOOL The developments taking place in the school world are clearly observable from the perspective of the schools and teachers. The Finnish schools are in a transition phase, as quality management, changes in state subsidisation and experimenting with exible teaching methods all affect the teachers’ work in the classroom. Technological development creates new information paths. As expectations for more learner-centred work methods rise, teachers must study their teaching practices and role in the teaching process...

Future solutions are available now: Table charges mobile devices wirelessly Isku Interior and Powerkiss are introducing tables with an innovative, wireless charging solution. At the moment, the product can be used to charge small mobile devices, such as mobile phones. In future, laptop computers and other equipment can utilise the same technology. Wireless charging brings a whole range of never seen before opportunities for learning environments. See page 24 for more information.

The future is…NOW ANNELI HELLSTEN & SEPPO MARKKU, H&M ARCHITECTS Yesterday... 15 years ago, we had no idea of the interesting world that we were getting into as we started to systematically question the existing space structure of schools. The functional shape of the space supported frontal teaching, where information was dispersed from one direction to a class full of pupils. The pupils’ primary task was to write down what the teacher said and be quiet unless spoken to. Learning was understood to be rote memorisation. Nobody expected you to deeply familiarise yourself with the given information...

EXPERTS VISION | THE FUTURE IS…NOW of operation where information is exchanged with neighbouring schools would correspond, in many ways, to the actual society that the school is training students for. Online-screen learning, or communal learning ‘oases’ within the school community, are a part of the future that we are currently shaping. These ideas are based on schools and subjects that are being shaped into learning processes mirroring reality. A few times each year, the entire school community will Salo sixth form lobby produce learning content on the current issues. We rmly believe that through...

Photo: Prima wood and plastic composite chairs, Summa table with green Teamix cast edge tops, Dyyni couch and Tendo Oppi storage systems.

Beautiful and durable New Teamix tables with cast edges are designed for demanding premises and heavy use. The edge casting is Isku’s own special technique which provides strong durability and easy cleaning. Simple Finnish design, good adaptability – several leg alternatives and various chairs - combined with wide range of colour alternaties make Teamix a superior solution. Furthermore Teamix tables are available with in-built Powerkiss wireless charging for small equipment. Beautiful, durable, easy to clean and expressive solution works perfectly in learning environments, cafeterias, canteens,...

PRIMA Design Raimo Räsänen The Prima student workstations meet the requirements of standard EN 1729-2 and their dimensions conform to the principles of the dimensions standard EN 1729-1. The Prima workstations are intended for the preschool and comprehensive levels, sixth form and vocational institutes. Special attention has been paid to working ergonomics and comfort. Different materials and top sizes enable the exible use of the workstations for a range of purposes and spaces. Forming different groups is easy with the Prima workstations. The Prima student desk is available with the traditional...

PRIMA TABLES, WITH BOX 1125 PRIMA TABLES, WITH BOX 1128 PRIMA TABLES, WITH BOX 1132 Adjustable height 4, 5 and 6. Birch box with a solid birch top. Box volume 14L. Dimensions 600x450 mm. Adjustable height 4, 5 and 6. Birch box with a solid birch top. Box volume 26L. Top tilts by 6 degrees. Also available with cast edge laminate top, in the colours birch, beech, grey and white, and with pencil plate containing cast pencil groove and integrated paper stopper. Cast edge colours see p. 24. Laminate tops. Box frame of veneered plywood and solid birch. Dimensions 650x500mm. Adjustable height of 4,...

PRIMA TABLES, FIXED TOP 1130 PRIMA TABLES, TILTING TOP 1131 Adjustable height of 5, 6 and 7. Solid birch top 700x500mm. Laminate top 700x500mm, in the colours birch, beech, grey and white. Laminate tops with cast edges. Cast edge colours see p. 24. Adjustable height of 5, 6 and 7. Top tilt 8, 12 and 16 degrees. Laminate top 700x600mm, in the colours birch, beech, grey and white. Cast edge with an integrated pencil groove and paper stopper. Cast edge colours see p. 24. Vanttila school, Espoo Heights of Prima desks and chairs Height of student (mm) Height number Photo: Prima 1128 with a box and...