{"id":48369,"date":"2025-05-22T07:45:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T07:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isku.com\/?page_id=48369"},"modified":"2025-05-23T07:27:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T07:27:58","slug":"lauttasaari-comprehensive-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/isku.com\/en\/learning\/learning-references\/lauttasaari-comprehensive-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Lauttasaari Comprehensive School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover\" id=\"banner-1211671450\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1098\" src=\"https:\/\/isku.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/isku-oppimisymparisto-lauttasaari-koulu-12.jpg\" class=\"bg attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"\" \/>                                    \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n   <div id=\"text-box-857479513\" class=\"text-box banner-layer x50 md-x50 lg-x50 y50 md-y50 lg-y50 res-text\">\n                                <div class=\"text-box-content text dark\">\n              \n              <div class=\"text-inner text-center\">\n                  \n              <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n                            \n<style>\n#text-box-857479513 {\n  width: 60%;\n}\n#text-box-857479513 .text-box-content {\n  font-size: 100%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-box-857479513 {\n    width: 60%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n    <\/div>\n \n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-1211671450 {\n  padding-top: 500px;\n}\n#banner-1211671450 .banner-bg img {\n  object-position: 20% 53%;\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1824758404\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1824758404 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h1><strong>From basement corridor to the heart of the high school \u2013 Lauttasaari comprehensive school creates an innovative learning environment in collaboration with ISKU<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>The traditional red-brick school building accommodates approximately 40 classrooms, two sports halls, and a swimming pool across four floors \u2013 in addition to a previously underutilized basement corridor, which has now undergone a complete transformation as part of an interior design project executed in partnership with ISKU.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Goal to create Finland\u2019s leading educational environment for business and entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The focus of the renovation was the basement area designated for the high school. The corridor now houses two classrooms, an office for the international business program, and a shared lounge that serves as a multifunctional space for studying, meetings, and teaching.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe wanted to provide our high school students with modern, comfortable spaces. Our goal was to create Finland\u2019s best environment for teaching business and entrepreneurship \u2013 one that goes beyond the traditional classroom and adapts to the evolving needs of its users,\u201d explains Verna Antin from the International Business team at Lauttasaari Comprehensive School.<\/p>\n<p>Flexibility was a key design principle: desks are easily movable and configurable into various setups, while the sofas along the walls serve both as informal workspaces and areas for visitors.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"banner-grid-wrapper\">\n  <div id=\"banner-grid-1693271408\" class=\"banner-grid row row-grid row-small\" data-packery-options=\"\">\n                      \n<div class=\"col grid-col large-6 grid-col-2-3\" ><div class=\"col-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1407230202\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" 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The school\u2019s core values emphasize every student\u2019s right to quality education and the joy of learning.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s been fantastic to see how students are embracing the new space. They gather on the sofas and at the workstations to study, and the space is continuously in use. What was once a dark storage corridor has now become the beating heart of the entire high school. When a space is adaptable, functional, and comfortable, it enhances motivation and enables more dynamic learning. The design and furniture choices are key. A poorly designed space can detract from the learning experience, while a well-crafted environment fosters success,&#8221; the team reports.<\/p>\n<p>ISKU\u2019s slogan \u201cEvery space matters\u201d is perfectly reflected in this project: even a previously unused basement corridor was transformed into a meaningful space for every user.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe collaboration with ISKU was exemplary,\u201d the school reflects. \u201cCommunication with ISKU\u2019s project manager Lauri was prompt and client-focused, and the interior designer was able to select colors and solutions that addressed the unique challenges of the space while complementing the architectural ambiance and color scheme of the school. We received precise, professional service tailored to our needs and timelines. Although the space presented design challenges, the final result exceeded all expectations!\u201d says Verna with enthusiasm.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover\" id=\"banner-589658934\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1012\" src=\"https:\/\/isku.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/isku-oppimisymparisto-lauttasaari-koulu-11.jpg\" class=\"bg attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"\" \/>                                    \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n   <div id=\"text-box-941542973\" class=\"text-box banner-layer x50 md-x50 lg-x50 y50 md-y50 lg-y50 res-text\">\n                                <div class=\"text-box-content text dark\">\n              \n              <div class=\"text-inner text-center\">\n                  \n              <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n                            \n<style>\n#text-box-941542973 {\n  width: 60%;\n}\n#text-box-941542973 .text-box-content {\n  font-size: 100%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-box-941542973 {\n    width: 60%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n    <\/div>\n \n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-589658934 {\n  padding-top: 300px;\n}\n#banner-589658934 .banner-bg img {\n  object-position: 25% 59%;\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-377306443\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-377306443 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p>Founded in 1945, Lauttasaari Comprehensive School is a private institution offering grades 7\u20139 of primary education and an international business high school program. 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