Evolving Spatial Concepts for Learning Arts, Design and Architecture

Evolving Spatial Concepts for Learning Arts, Design and ArchitectureCase Aalto UniversityTapio Koskinen, Head of TechnologyAalto University, School of Arts, Design and ArchitecturePrague, September 23, 2016

INTRO AALTOUNIVERSITY

LEARNINGSPACES FOR ARTS,

DESIGN ANDARCHITECTURE

LESSONSLEARNED

Architecture

eLearningDevelopment

Infrastructuresfor Learning& Research

e.g. MotorcycleMaintenance

1995 2011 2023

[email protected] https://fi.linkedin.com/in/tapiokoskinen @tapiofi

THE LIFELONG LEARNER

55 ProfessionalsSupporting Learning

25 SpecializedLearning Environments




LESSONSLEARNED

Aalto University in brief

Foundation-based university of technology, business, arts and architecture. Founded in 2010, when the Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki University of Technology and University of Art and Design Helsinki were merged to form a single institution.

• 80 000 alumni• 20 000 students• 5 000 employees (370

professors)• Funding 388.8 M€ (2014)

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FinlandHelsinki

Main campus,Otaniemi

HelsinkiEspoo

The School of Business,

Töölö

The School of Arts, Design

and Architecture,Arabia

From three Campuses into One

Aalto University focuses its operations on the main campusSchool of Arts, Design and Architecture will move in 2018School of Economics will move by 2020

Aalto University metro station will open for public in 2017.Light rail service is planned for 2021.Aalto University’s new construction and renovation investments on campus (2010-20) are estimated to be >300 M€.

Aalto Campus master plan and design of the main building are by Alvar Aalto.The old main building was completed in 1964, its renovation was completed in 2016.

Architectural design by NRT Architects

Aalto University’s main campus hosts already four schools of technology and parts of the school of economics.

The new building will be completed in 2018, it provides facilities for the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

Design is based on a winning proposal by Verstas Architecs in an international competition

Video duration 2:12 https://youtu.be/hGn7cIF37Y4

GROUND FLOORAalto UniversityNew BuildingSchool of Arts Design and Architecture

GROUND FLOORAalto UniversityNew BuildingSchool of Arts Design and Architecture

Helsinki Olympic Stadium Football Field 105 m * 70 m




LESSONSLEARNED

ARTS AND DESIGN IS A FAIRLY NEW DISCIPLINE IN UNIVERSITIESTEACHING AND LEARNING MODELS HAVE BEEN

DOMINATED BY STUDIO WORK

ActiveExperimentation

ReflectiveObservation

ConcreteExperience

AbstractConceptualization

Experiential Learning

Learning through observation,

experimentation andinteraction with the

environment

Learning Art, Design and Architecture

• The learning model adopted by the school combines theory and practice.• The spatial solution supports successful implementation of the learning model.

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Hands on learning about materials, techniques and

processes

Problem based learning in small groups.

Learners generate

meanings out of their own actions and experience

PRACTICETHEORY

Learning Spaces for Art, Design and Architecture

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PRACTICETHEORY

GENERICLearning spaces

LECTURE ROOMLarge Group

STUDIOIndividual studyPeer Learning

Group Learning

LEARNIN CENTERGALLERY

CAFETERIAHUB

Informal andGroup Learning

WORKSHOPIndividual studyPeer Learning

Group LearningMachine Room

INFORMALLearning spaces

SPECIALIZEDLearning spaces

SPECIALIZEDLearning spaces

There are two main types of specialized learning spaces at Aalto ARTS that are essential from the point of view of the generic learning model adopted by the school: Studio and Workshop

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StudioStudios should be flexible and user configurable. Interior surfaces preferably unfinished.Key learning facilities, such as the specialized workstations are part of the studio. The studio is well connected to the workshops to enable students to easily move their work between the workshops and the studio.Each of the three Studio Clusters consists of the following facilities:

LIBRARYGALLERY

CAFETERIAHUB


Desk work

Computer work

Group work

Faculty workspace Socializing

Lockers Access to gallery and workshops

DESK WORK AREA: This is the hearth of the studio. The set-up and furniture varies and does not necessarily include conventional desks. The space can be easily re-configured by its users. Student lockers are located within the space.SOCIALIZING AREA: Kitchen / coffee shop area, living room and space for ad-hoc meetingsGROUPWORK AREA: Small, Medium and Large project/meeting rooms, serve meetings, group work and classroom sessions.COMPUTER WORK AREA: Specialized workstations with software specific to the area of study.STORAGE ROOM: for student workFACULTY WORKSPACE: offices for professors, lecturers and researchers.

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WorkshopThe workshop structure comprises of 13 dedicated workshops that are used by the five departments of the school. Several workshops serve also needs of other schools.Each workshop consists of three zones. Ideally the PUBLIC zones of several workshops should be merged.Minimum height 4 m (floor-ceiling) in all workshops.All workshops require occasional changes of machinery/equipment

PUBLIC (Informal and Group Learning)• Lounge and gallery area. Furniture for ad-hoc meetings and laptop work.• Common public area for several workshops.• Easy access to studios (students will take their work to studio and back)Hands on Learning• Equipment that can be used without supervision• Includes storage space for unfinished student work• Induction required for 24/7 access.Machine Room• Equipment, materials and machinery that requires supervision and

special focus on workplace safety.• Induction required for access. Open 5 days a week, also evenings.• Access to materials storage space

Hands onLearning Storage

Machine Room

Office

Access to gallery and workshops

PUBLICLIBRARYGALLERY

CAFETERIAHUB


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Group learning

Classrooms that support collaborative learning

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Workspaces for faculty and staff“The office space concept for the School of Art, Design and Architecture is a courageous step and helps support and foster the university's strategy and pioneering spirit.”The activity based office concept is currently being piloted on Arabia Campus.




LESSONSLEARNED

Drivers for change: Learning space strategy

Drivers for change: effective and shared use of space

Institutions are becoming increasingly aware of the need for ongoing evaluation of the combined academic and economic effectiveness of their facilities.

Seven Principles of Learning Space DesignComfort: a space which creates a physical andmental sense of ease and well-being.Aesthetics: pleasure which includes the recognition of symmetry, harmony, simplicity and fitness for purpose.Flow: the state of mind felt by the learnerwhen totally involved in the learning experience.Equity: consideration of the needs of culturaland physical differences.Blending: a mixture of technological andface-to-face pedagogical resources. Affordances: the “action possibilities” the learning environment provides the users, including such things as kitchens, natural light, Wi-Fi, private spaces, writing surfaces, sofas, and so on.Repurposing: the potential for multiple usage of a space.

www.skgproject.comProfessor Mike KeppellCharles Sturt University

Drivers for change: Informalizationof learning and its facilities

Drivers for change:Pedagogy and Learning design

Source: CENTER FOR TEACHING+LEARNING, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

Drivers for change:Technology enhancing studying and teaching

Learning Spaces Life-cycle Paradox

BUILDINGS 100 yrs

HEVAC 50 yrs

20-30 yrs

7 yrs AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEMS

4-8 yrs LMS etc platforms

3-4 yrs COMPUTERS

?? FACULTY & STAFF

STUDENTS

PARTITIONING AND FURNITURE

Users’ role in a building project

The challenge: How to maintain the users’ motivationand interest?

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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

CAMPUS 2015Initial Arch Comp

VäreConstruction Use

Planning & DesignOf the New Building

MOVE

Over 8 years of involvement, participation and motivationUsers: >2000 meetings, workshops, events, presentations…

Space Requirement Survey 2010Unelmien Taik survey 2010Thematic Workshops 2011

CampusDecision

“Come Together”Lennon J. McCartney P. 1969

VirtualEnvironment

Something good might happen

LEGEND

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