Bruce Jilk in his essay ‘Place Making and Change in learning environments” showcases a radical view of contemporary education which, he argues, is outdated and does not meet the needs of the modern world. Instead of providing for a world of individuals operating within a wider urban environment, schools have become internalized ghettos of childhood, cutting off from communities they are supposed to serve, centrally administered in a “one size fits all” ethos. Designers and architects around the world have always been seeking a more flexible architectural model which will allow much more creativity within the learning process and the environments which serve it.
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Lit Up: 16 Projects Illuminated by Skylights
North light, south light, warm light and cool light – the diversity of skylights mean they can illuminate any space. Both a window and a ceiling, the hybrid nature of a skylight enables it to be a key element used in architectural spaces. The cool light of a north skylight is instrumental in creating a space to focus and work, while its south-facing counterpart lights up a space with that golden glow. Through its flexibility also come opportunities for expression, from its shape to its angle. Is a skylight a ribbon weaving through a roof panel? Or is it a series of dotted openings creating a mosaic of daylight on the floor? Check out these 16 examples of contemporary spaces lit by this key element below:
https://www.archdaily.com/872254/lit-up-16-projects-illuminated-by-skylightsFernanda Castro
Daishan Kindergarten / Atelier Zhouling
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Architects: Atelier Zhouling
- Area: 4279 m²
- Year: 2015
https://www.archdaily.com/803420/daishan-kindergarten-atelier-zhouling舒岳康
Daishan Primary School / ZHOU Ling Design Studio
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Architects: ZHOU Ling Design Studio
- Area: 11910 m²
- Year: 2015
https://www.archdaily.com/803263/daishan-primary-school-zhou-ling-design-studio舒岳康
Placid Mogan Cottage / Genarchitects
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Architects: genarchitects
- Area: 1055 m²
- Year: 2012
https://www.archdaily.com/441280/placid-mogan-cottage-genarchitectsJavier Gaete