Project
Arboreal Learning: A Classroom among the Trees
Year: 2023
Category: Educational Architecture
Skills: Midjourney
By: Hana Čičević and Daniel Abraham Gandica The architectural project titled "Arboreal Learning: A Classroom Among the Trees" is an innovative approach to teaching technology and computer science to students, in the shape of an educational campus imbedded in the canopies of a forest's trees. The classrooms are designed to be embedded on trees, and the unique geodesic dome shapes are used to create spaces that merges with nature. The architecture draws inspiration from the geometry of the trees and the surrounding environment. The project highlights the symbiosis between nature and architecture, where the classrooms are designed to coexist with the trees and enhance the natural surroundings. This unique classroom design creates a learning environment that is both innovative and inspiring, as students can learn in a space that fosters a deep connection with the natural world.
Learning in the Canopy
The school of technology that exists on the trees is a unique and innovative concept that combines the beauty of nature with the precision of modern architecture. The two levels, one below and one within the canopy, provide an immersive learning experience for the students. The canopy provides shelter from the sun and creates a peaceful and serene atmosphere for studying. The shape of the school is both organic and regulated by a strict geodesic structure, creating an interesting and dynamic contrast.
Interior of the classroom among the canopy
Nature's study hub
The two levels of the structure are designed to cater to different requirements. The first level is an open space, perfect for group discussions and interactive learning sessions. The second level is a private area, divided into smaller spaces for individual study areas, with an environment that is calm and conducive to learning.
Private working station
Arboreal computer lab
The computer lab within the tree is a unique space where technology and nature come together. The lab has a large open space where students can work collaboratively and share ideas. The architecture of the lab is inspired by the tree that holds it, with its branches and roots influencing the shape of the space. However, the structure is also very geometrically regulated, with a strict framework that creates an intriguing contrast between the organic and the manmade.
Interior of the computer lab
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