{"id":54877,"date":"2026-02-27T10:10:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isku.com\/?page_id=54877"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:57:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:57:37","slug":"kempeleen-kirkonkylatalo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/isku.com\/en\/kempeleen-kirkonkylatalo\/","title":{"rendered":"Kempeleen Kirkonkyl\u00e4talo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover\" id=\"banner-1591295492\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/isku.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kempeleen_Kirkonkylan_koulu_300420252013_web.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-558577511\" 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-558577511 {\n  width: 60%;\n}\n#text-box-558577511 .text-box-content {\n  font-size: 100%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-box-558577511 {\n    width: 60%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n    <\/div>\n \n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-1591295492 {\n  padding-top: 450px;\n}\n#banner-1591295492 .banner-bg img {\n  object-position: 0% 72%;\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1359484602\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1359484602 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h1><strong>Spaces Designed Together to Strengthen the School\u2019s Community Culture<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Kempele\u2019s Kirkonkyl\u00e4 School is located in the new multi-purpose building, Kempele Kirkonkyl\u00e4talo, which opened in January 2024. This 16,500 m\u00b2 facility brings together flexible learning environments and communal spaces, currently serving approximately 820 students.<\/p>\n<p>The school\u2019s activities are deeply influenced by the idea of \u201cBetter Together,\u201d a philosophy that is reflected both in daily operations and in the design and furnishing of the spaces. The new multi-purpose building is a prime example of how thoughtfully designed spaces can enhance both learning and wellbeing.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Learning Built Village by Village<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>At Kirkonkyl\u00e4 School, the operation is organized into smaller &#8220;villages&#8221; based on grade levels. For instance, in Luotokyl\u00e4, first- and second-graders spend their days in spaces tailored specifically for their needs. The oldest students are located on the third floor, and subject-specific teaching is organized across several villages, such as Lettokyl\u00e4, where languages and sciences are taught.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the learning spaces, the facility houses the T\u00e4hk\u00e4 restaurant, which serves approximately 1,700 students daily; the Aitta caf\u00e9, which serves as a staff break room; student welfare and staff social areas; science and home economics rooms; makerspace and STEAM rooms; and student lounges and communal gathering spaces.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"banner-grid-wrapper\">\n  <div id=\"banner-grid-1577719479\" class=\"banner-grid row row-grid row-small\" data-packery-options=\"\">\n                      \n<div class=\"col grid-col large-9 grid-col-1\" ><div class=\"col-inner\">\n\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover\" id=\"banner-1153817873\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" 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At Kirkonkyl\u00e4 School, it was crucial to ensure that the furniture and spatial solutions supported both daily teaching activities and the school\u2019s community-oriented culture.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;From the very beginning, we wanted flexible, ergonomic spaces that primarily foster pedagogical usability. The \u2018Better Together\u2019 philosophy guiding the school\u2019s activities also influenced the interior design and furniture choices, ensuring solutions that support pair and team teaching. We sought furniture that was both aesthetically pleasing and ergonomic, but above all, that would support daily teaching work. Flexibility enables adaptable groupings and diverse working methods, while the furniture also needed to support inquiry-based learning and interdisciplinary teaching. The spaces must be adaptable to daily life, not the other way around,\u201d explains Sami Paavola, Principal of Kirkonkyl\u00e4 School.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Functional Spaces that Enhance Daily Operations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The new spaces have been met with great satisfaction, and feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Staff particularly value the opportunities for co-teaching and the flexible grouping arrangements. Students appreciate the spaciousness, modern solutions, and new learning environments. Acoustic improvements and the overall functionality of the spaces have notably enhanced the learning environment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe involved the entire staff in the planning of the furniture. By working together, researching, and discussing from different perspectives, we were able to find solutions that withstand the demands of a primary school,\u201d Paavola adds.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What\u2019s the Best Thing About the New School?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>According to the Principal, the best aspect is the holistic design, where modern learning environments, pedagogical flexibility, and multifunctional spaces complement each other. The spaces also encourage collaboration and foster a sense of community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe flexible spaces that support community are undoubtedly our greatest strength. 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Prior to its completion, the school operated for several years in temporary accommodation. The Principal believes that the collaboratively designed and implemented spaces mark a major step forward for the entire staff.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe new spaces support inclusion and safety, pedagogical change, and community culture. The spaces are not merely physical structures; through collaborative design, they enable the development of a community culture and support flexible pedagogical solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Co-Design as the Key to Success<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>During the early stages of the design process, workshops and sketch review rounds were held, allowing staff to influence the decisions. The furniture design was truly collaborative, and the cooperation with ISKU was seamless.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur needs were listened to, and different options were carefully considered to ensure the most functional outcome. The process progressed on time and with great expertise. The key factors in our success were co-design, a pedagogical perspective, and involving the staff throughout the design process,\u201d Paavola summarizes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spaces Designed Together to Strengthen the School\u2019s Community Culture Kempele\u2019s Kirkonkyl\u00e4 School is located in the new multi-purpose building, Kempele Kirkonkyl\u00e4talo, which opened in January 2024. This 16,500 m\u00b2 facility brings together flexible learning environments and communal spaces, currently serving approximately 820 students. 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