The Book Schools. Embracing New Life: Second Edition

The second, updated edition of the book School as a Community Center: History, Modernity, and Prospects of the Concept by the akvk+partners team has been released., First presented at the Build School 2023 Forum, the study has been given a new lease on life and a relevant update.

What is our book about?
It analyzes the evolution of a school from a closed educational institution to a key element of social infrastructure. We examine the school as a public hub where architecture, pedagogy, and urban environment work in synergy.

Key aspects of the study:

Retrospective and analysis: How the concept of a community center school has evolved over 135 years, influenced by economics and the ideas of great educators.
Global experience: A review of successful international models, as well as architectural and planning techniques.
Future scenarios: Practical recommendations for creating spaces that promote the development of local communities.