In a region where traditional education systems dominate the sector, Bloomingdale International School in Vijayawada, highlights the transformative power of parametric architecture in pushing the boundaries of education and challenging the conventional norms.
Project name
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension Bloomingdale International School
Architecture firm
AndBlack
Location
Vijayawada, India
Photography
Vinay Panjwani
Principal architect
Jwalant Mahadevwala, Kanika Agarwal
Structural engineer
Shehzad Irani Schafbock design+workshop
Typology
Educational › School
Many considerations go into developing the perfect new school building. Consider factors like master planning, budget, source of funding, and eco-friendliness when constructing your new school building.
Written by
Catherine Park
Estúdio Pedro Haruf : Located in the northeast region of Belo Horizonte, the Colégio Alumnus project was developed to allow the institution to expand into the Fernão Dias neighborhood, receiving high school classes.
Project name
Colégio Alumnus
Architecture firm
Estúdio Pedro Haruf
Location
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Principal architect
Pedro Haruf, Gabriel Castro, Marcos Franchini, Nattalia Bom Conselho
Collaborators
Cael Soares, Diandra Noemí, Gustavo Nogueira, José Henrique Paiva, Joyce Lemos, Lorena Vaccarini, Paola Ferrari, Sofia Vasconcelos, Thomáz Marcatto, Vinicius Pinheiro
Structural engineer
José Carlos Cirino Leite
Lighting
Nattalia Bom Conselho, Jéssica Machado
Construction
Grizo Engenharia
Typology
Educational Architecture › Secondary School
Maatulli School and Kindergarten in Helsinki is centered around nature, offering a unique learning environment that fosters well-being and holistic development. The design is informed by research indicating that environments built from wood and closely connected to nature.
Project name
Maatulli School and Kindergarten
Architecture firm
Fors Arkitekter (Lead Design Architect, Prime Consultant), Arkkitehtuuri- ja muotoilutoimisto Talli Oy (Executive Architect), Blomqvist Arkitektur (Co Architect, Competition and Schematic Design)
Location
Helsinki, Finland
Photography
Tuomas Uueshimo
Collaborators
Interior design: DesignDesk Oy, Arkkitehtuuri- ja muotoilutoimisto Talli Oy
Structural engineer
A-Insinöörit Oy
Environmental & MEP
Ramboll Oy (HVAC Engineer), Shs-sähkö Oy (Electrical Engineer)
Typology
Educational Architecture › Primary School, Kindergarten
The school should always be a living place. A boundless space, a place for development and exchange for the entire community.
Project name
Sisten Elementary School
Architecture firm
Majid Roudgarpour, Atefeh Amini
Location
Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran
Principal architect
Majid Roudgarpour
Design team
Atefeh Amini, Armin Saraei
Typology
Educational › School
The Panno School is an innovative educational facility designed to foster a holistic and inclusive learning environment. This project emerged from the architectural competition "Future School for Ukraine," where it earned high praise from the jury and secured 2nd place.
Project name
Panno School
Architecture firm
New Office of Vital Architecture, Orange Architects
Design team
NOVA: Nikita Bielokopytov, Danila Bielokopytov, Tetiana Derzhavets, Vladyslav Hushel; ORANGE: Patrick Meijers, Jeroen Schipper, Elena Staškutė-Bol, Dmytro Borodin
Visualization
Follow you home
Client
Centrine projektu valdymo agentura, NEB Lab
Typology
Educational Architecture › Kindergarten, Primary School, mid school,dormitory, sport facilities, communal shelter and facilities
Forest Nexus redefines the traditional school as a vibrant community hub, blending education, social interaction, and cultural exchange in the heart of Vilnius. This innovative project, designed by Atelier Entropic and 2L Architects, integrates nature with modern learning spaces, creating an inclusive environment for people of all ages.
Project name
The Forest Nexus
Architecture firm
ENTROPIC, 2L Architects
Location
Vilnius, Lithuania
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, Revit, Adobe package
Principal architect
Geoffrey Eberle
Design team
Geoffrey Eberle, Magdalena Mróz, Maria Antonia Franco
Client
Municipality of Vilnius
Typology
Educational Architecture › High School, Community Center
The INSPIRELI AWARDS, the world’s largest architectural competition for students, proudly announces a new competition as part of its global platform: the Kashitu School Competition in Zambia.
Organizer
INSPIRELI AWARDS. • Announcer: CTU in Prague with Architects without Borders
Category
Architecture, Urban Design, Interior Design
Register
www.inspireli.com/kashitu
Awards & Prizes
Chance to go build the winning project in Kashitu, Zambia, 4500 EUR, Architectural Wish, ArchiCAD Licence
Entries deadline
June 15, 2025
