IZBR "Learning location of the future" competition decided

Brief description:
SOCIETY OF PRACTICE
The Society of Practice arises from a combination of situated learning and communities of practice: Situated learning means that knowledge is not created in isolation in the mind, but through action, social interaction and concrete problem solving with real contexts. Communities of practice extend this to the social dimension, in that people learn from and with each other by working on specific problems. In view of the rapid changes in society, technology and the environment, lifelong, flexible and context-related learning is necessary. The Society of Practice enables collective social learning in which everyone can participate. It is a place of dialog, discussion and perspective. The learning space of the future should therefore not be institutional, but social and must therefore not only be authentic, experimental, heterogeneous, participatory and inclusive, but also have the resources and infrastructure to enable a society of practice to emerge.

Jury appreciation:
In the jury's view, the entry submitted by Martin Appel stands out due to two different aspects: on the one hand, the brief description shows a profound understanding of the social challenges and need for change in the field of education. On the other hand, the creative result demonstrates a high aesthetic quality and a well thought-out variety of learning locations. The prompts used dovetail these requirements and create a coherent and well-founded end result. Martin Appel was therefore awarded 1st prize in the student competition.

Brief description:
A modern learning space in converted industrial halls with visible steel girders, flexible, modular and removable elements, split-level platforms with seating steps for group work, individual work and creative projects, a transparent roof that can be opened or closed depending on the weather and vertical greenery, which creates an open, collaborative learning atmosphere and can also be used flexibly and sustainably.

Jury's appraisal:
The entry submitted by Veronika Mihalji takes up the theme of seeing learning spaces outside the school context and using transformation sites such as industrial vacancies. In the jury's view, this has created an exciting place with high spatial qualities. The flexibility of the roof connects the exterior and interior, which can lead to a significant increase in the quality of the space. Veronika Mihalji was therefore awarded 2nd prize in the student competition.

Brief description:
"A place of learning for all generations, subject areas and learning styles - simple in its space, modern in its aspirations."
Jury appraisal:
The entry submitted by Luis Blum generates an organic-looking place of learning that incorporates many different settings and meets different requirements. In the jury's view, this has created a flexible and diverse learning space with a high quality of stay. The design requirements can be derived from the dialog between Mr. Blum and Gemini and ChatGPT. Luis Blum was therefore awarded 3rd prize in the student competition.

Brief description:
Concept: The learning place of the future is an open "space of possibilities" in which people of all generations learn from each other through joint experimentation, real-life tasks and shared practice, thus combining technology, culture, nature and social participation.

Jury appraisal:
The entry submitted by Dominik Aberle shows a place of learning with a great deal of creative potential. Located in an old industrial hall, it offers various settings ranging from communicative and experimental areas to places for reflection and concentrated work. In the jury's view, this has created a diverse and creatively appealing learning space that encourages curiosity and participation. Dominik Aberle was therefore awarded 4th prize in the student competition.

Brief description:
Open, bright communal spaces with short access routes should create a balance between frontal and independent teaching alongside small places of retreat, so that learners decide for themselves how they learn what and when they take a break.
Appreciation of the jury:
The entry submitted by Diego Rodewald shows a structured and clearly organized learning space with various offerings. Areas for sports, lectures, communication and concentrated work are arranged around a central hub. From the jury's point of view, the entry shows a restrained and clear architectural language that offers the necessary potential to the areas of use as a platform. Diego Rodewald was therefore awarded 5th prize in the student competition.