ISKU ACTIVE LEARNING 4 - CREATIVE LEARNING SPACES 46 ■ TEACHER'S WORKING SPACES 50 ■ LIBRARIES AND MULTIMEDIA LIBRARIES 80 ■ ANTI-BACTERIAL LEARNING SPACES 86 COLLECTION OF DESK AND TABLE TOPS 88 ■ Focus on an environment inspiring learning The majority of Finns have written their essays and calculated their calculations on a desk manufactured by Isku. We have accompanied the school attendance of Finns for over 60 years. Our story has been marked by the changes and phenomena of the society. Now we are involved in developing inspiring, functional learning environments where...

ISKU ACTIVE LEARNING | Isku Active Learning means functionality and communality Digital devices and technologies change our operating environment. New technologies also present new challenges for the functionality of learning environments. Where pupils used to sit in rows, listen and learn by rote, today’s school is a different, active functional entity. The emphasis is on interaction, inspiration and active pupils, environments and communities. Learning takes place through investigation and experiment, discussion and teaching others, and naturally also through watching, listening and writing....

Functionality into multi-purpose spaces The shared multi-purpose spaces of schools are also learning environments. With the right furniture solutions, they can be utilised for learning by pupils as well as mature students. Adjustable spaces are great for working together but they can also contain a calm spot for individual learning. Kivikko seat Osio table Salsa sofa Salpakangas School, Hollola

Ecological choices Aalto Design by Kaija We put a lot of thought into making ecological choices both in raw materials and production. The Kivikko seating produced for public spaces can be used to create free-form seating groups for users of all ages. Kivikko seats Halla-aho Design by Henri Salpakangas School – Kivikko and Mukula Award-winning functionality The Mukula cushion seat wall was created in spring 2011 as part of a student project organised jointly by Aalto University and Isku to seek new ideas for future learning environments. Mukula consists of cushions on which you can sit on the...

Dyyni sofa Aurinkovuori School, Asikkala Anttila Design by Tapio Adjustable module sofas create diverse sofa groups in the school’s different spaces that are functional in view of the purpose of use of the space. Various fabric choices and by combining different modules can be used to create a customised sofa set that best fits the space in question. The Syke lobby sofas have backrests and armrests with different shapes and sizes that add character and a nice rhythm to this otherwise simplified and streamlined piece of lobby furniture. The seat components of the Dyyni modular sofas can be used...

Acoustics into open spaces The Inkoo Pro High sofas and Kivikko seats serve as sound-absorbing elements. The In-koo Pro High sofa meets the requirements of absorption class C. The sofas can be used to create a private, calm space for group work and meetings. The role of the Inkoo Pro High sofas in interior design can be emphasised by the use of two colours in the upholstery.

Calm space division The Kaari sofa system creates intimate discussion and working areas in open work environments, such as lobby areas at schools or in group work areas. The Kaari sofas can be used to create peaceful closed groups or continuing shapes by combining straight and curved elements. Accessories are available. Hfcnri Ural

Playful use of space Representing innovative Finnish design, LoOok Industries is Isku’s partner who has received much positive attention with their individual and young designs. The concept emphasises a playful and creative use of space in designing learning environments where the products serve also as acoustic elements. tree Woodland High Signs sofa table Space Chicken r chair The Box Lounge e table Space Chicktrn s us ie ean Bag chair Little MoreStBpelit op

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Remember the ! am on Thursday math ex e Summa GA tabl chair Mac-working Karisto School, Lahti Shared joy of learning Diverse group work points can be quickly created in a classroom with Summa classroom desks and chairs. The desks and chairs are light to move. Due to their design, the group work points have a sense of posture. Now and then, pupils can enjoy the comfort of the Mukula seats. When attached onto a partition, they serve as acoustic elements of the space.

Size of example classroom: 60 m2 Why should you select a cast edge for the top of a classroom desk? 2 Size of example classroom: 60 m2 Malliluokan koko 60 m Why choose a classroom chair with a laminate surface, castors, and height adjustment with a gas spring? A cast edge is extremely durable and resilient, which gives the top a long service life. The cast edges are tight and seamless, because the edge has been cast into the structure of the top. There are several delicious and cheerful colour options available for cast edges, which can be used to make the teaching environment unique. The Summa...

What kind of alternative and inspirational work stations can be placed in a classroom? Soft interior design elements create comfort in the interior, and they also provide an opportunity for group work in places other than the classroom desks. The shapes and colours of the soft seating elements provide inspiration for creative group work. The use of soft elements also improves the acoustics of the space. By combining Summa C14 tables, large group work tables can be created for visual arts or crafts classes, for example. The desks can be arranged to suit group work or a lecture room. Desk top size:...

Size of example classroom: 60 m2 Which interior solution will be visually effective and create new functionality in a space? The Mukula cushion seat wall is a visually effective, fresh option for studying. Mukula includes cushions of different shapes and heights, which can be used for seating on the floor, and which can be lifted onto the wall for storage after use. The seat cushions are attached to the Mukula wall element with a magnet. The Mukula cushion seat wall also improves the acoustics of the space by acting as a sound-absorbing element. The seats can also be used to teach geometric forms....