Learning Hub @Toolo

For students by students

About the project

Learning Hub @Kesko Hall(appr. 850m 2)

5th floor

6th floor

The Team

The Goal

To create an environment that...

-enhances learning

-encourages interaction and collaboration

-strengthens the Aalto BIZ spirit

…and meets the students needs.

Our Approach

Online Survey*

Feedback Board

Workshops**

* 38 responses so far

** A workshop with staff and students and several workshops inside the team

” “Functionality becomes first”“Modern design with lots of light and some of the old features remaining”.

Online Survey

Closed, open, and descriptive questions (16 altogether)Answering period 1.5 weeks, 38 responses

Results Current use of the space, most of the time (5):- 35% Creative group work, brainstorming;- 33% Individual work in group work area;- 22% Individual work in silent space;- 25% Group work with school computers;

- 62% stay in Kesko Hall for a few hours at a time;- 73% need a silent space with laptops allowed for their studies;- Emphasis on easy-going atmosphere, group-working, creative studying, and importance of silent space.

Results: Students’ Needs

To study

- alone- in pairs- in teams- with fun

…and socialize while studying

“[…] possibility to self-study, […] co-work, meeting "colleagues" and take rests from

studying. It's a social place to study.”

Our concept

Improvements

-Lower noise level-More comfortable temperature-Better ergonomics-More electricity sockets-More computers-Reliable printers-24/7 access

“Innovations”

-Visible Aalto BIZ spirit-Functional areas-Space hosts (Hubstars)-Services (Library Services, International Affairs, Career Services, etc.)-Encouraged interaction

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Concept:Functional Areas

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• Silent study area (5th floor reading room).• Lobby (5th floor main space).• Group study area (5th floor main space).• Computers area (5th floor main space).• Group work (6th floor).

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Concept.5th Floor, main spaceLobby. Group study area. Computers area.

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ConceptLobby 5th floor main space

Info-point - Digital boards for

…Event up-dates…Relevant resources

Interaction point- Hubstar - Spontaneous happenings

Service access point- Library corner- Library room (1 to 1

training)- International Affairs corner- Career Services corner

School Heritage Display- Wall of Fame- World Map for pinning

locations

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ConceptGroup study area. 5th floor main space

Constructive group work- Behind the tables- Options to re-arrange furniture- Enough plugs for laptops

Group work on the digital projects- Big srceens with computers- Lounge furniture- Space dividers

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ConceptComputers area. 5th floor main space

Options- Separated cells with four computers (for group projects or individuals)- Stand-alone workstations

Equipment- More computers- More efficient comptures- Printers

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Presentations, 6th floor

“I think it should definitely have place for group work".

Practicing for presentations

Brainstorming

How:-Movable walls

-This space can be modified for larger happenings

ConceptGroup work. 6th floor reading room.Group work

- Brainstorming (loud discussions). White boards.

- Presentation practice room- Semi-public spaces

Organizing events- Movable walls- Options to re-arrange

furniture

Kitchen- Coffee machine- Sink/Microwave/Kettle- Bar

ConceptGroup work. 5th floor reading room.Group work

- Brainstorming (loud discussions). White boards.

- Presentation practice room- Semi-public spaces

Organizing events- Movable walls- Options to re-arrange

furniture

Kitchen- Coffee machine- Sink/Microwave/Kettle- Bar

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ConceptSilent study area. 5th floor reading room.

Comfrot- Heating improvement- Different types of better

furniture- Personal table lamps and plugs- Aqustics improvement

Quiet atmoshere- Only individual work and

studies- Laptops allowed- Glass wall separates from WC.- Carpets on the floor

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Töölö campus Learning Hub…

multifunctional learning space that embodies Aalto BIZ spirit and culture, operates as a service and information access-point and encourages interaction and sharing.

Our Vision