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The project was born in response to the international competition Future School for Ukraine, organized by the Lithuanian government to support the reconstruction of Ukraine. For us, it represented an opportunity to explore the role of architecture in fostering a sense of community. Based on this premise, we developed a system that goes beyond a project focused on a specific case: a prototype that is applicable, transportable, and sustainable, and can be replicated in different areas based on needs.
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Neighborhood for Educational Wonder project envisions the school as a community laboratory, a place that goes beyond education to promote social interaction, creativity, and well-being. The prototype is modular, sustainable, and adaptable to different contexts. With large flexible spaces, garden courtyards, and the use of natural light, the school fosters informal learning and a connection with nature. The green facades and recycled materials symbolize the transformation of the traces of the past into opportunities for growth.
Central to the design is the interplay of natural light, which seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor environments. These garden spaces function as living laboratories, where the rhythms of nature enrich learning through quiet contemplation.
Externally, the green facades integrate recycled mineral and salvaged aggregates, symbolizing not only the project’s circular economy approach but also the desire to preserve and transform fragments of the conflict into a foundation for a better future. The project follows the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) guidelines for non-invasive design within local contexts and meets the standards for Nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) for energy efficiency.
The prototype is replicable, scalable, and sustainable, incorporating prefabricated elements for quick assembly and disassembly, reducing construction time and CO2 emissions. The modular grid system allows flexible interior configurations, adapting to various needs from classrooms to entire masterplans. The design includes over 10,000 square meters of educational, recreational, and care spaces, with hybrid areas promoting social interaction. Interconnected courtyards inspired by hortus conclusus offer beauty and discovery, while natural light seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor spaces. The green facades use recycled materials, symbolizing a circular economy approach. The project follows Nearly Zero Energy Building standards and Do No Significant Harm guidelines, emphasizing community-building and education as core values.
“Schools are not just places of learning. They can be welcoming spaces, even shelters, offering assistance, help, psychological and medical support. In conflict contexts, this becomes even more urgent. Architecture must respond quickly and effectively, turning vulnerability into an opportunity for rebirth.” Alessandro Scandurra
Founded in 2001 by Alessandro Scandurra, with offices in Milan and Turin, Scandurra Studio combines architecture, design, innovation, and visual culture. The studio sees research as a foundation for architectural, urban, and product design. With an international, intergenerational, and multidisciplinary team of over 60 professionals, Scandurra Studio operates globally, collaborating with leading consulting firms. The design approach is based on a continuous search for cultural and historical references, collected in an iconographic archive, which serves as an inspiration source to define the creative direction of each project. Interdisciplinary dialogue enriches the studio’s work, allowing it to explore every aspect of design, from understanding human needs to creating spaces that respond to evolving demands, offering new opportunities for use.
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