Living Wood School is a community-centered educational hub designed to connect learning, production, and sustainability through wood craftsmanship. The project provides a collaborative environment where high school students actively participate in wood cutting, preparation, painting, repair, and recycling activities while engaging with the local community. By combining educational and workshop functions within a single structure, the design promotes hands-on learning and strengthens the relationship between students and their surroundings.
The project is located on a prominent urban site and is carefully integrated into its context through open green spaces, pedestrian circulation, and accessible public areas. The building form is inspired by natural wooden structures and organic growth patterns. Through a process of form transformation, simple geometric volumes are fragmented and reshaped into a fluid architectural composition that responds to both functional requirements and environmental conditions.
A defining feature of the project is its expressive roof structure. The sweeping curved roof creates a dynamic architectural identity while also serving as the primary structural element. The structural system is based on steel arches and columns supported by a truss framework, allowing large-span spaces with minimal internal supports. This solution provides flexible workshop and exhibition areas while maximizing natural light and spatial continuity.
The ground floor accommodates public and productive functions such as wood processing workshops, exhibition spaces, circulation areas, and gathering zones. Upper and mezzanine levels contain additional educational spaces and support functions, creating a layered learning environment. The central courtyard acts as a social heart, encouraging interaction, collaboration, and visual connectivity throughout the building.
Large glazed facades enhance transparency and strengthen the connection between interior activities and the surrounding landscape. The sectional organization demonstrates how daylight, ventilation, and spatial openness contribute to user comfort and environmental performance.
Overall, Living Wood School represents an innovative educational model that merges craftsmanship, sustainability, and community engagement. The project transforms the process of woodworking into a collective learning experience, creating a vibrant environment where education, creativity, and social interaction coexist under a unified architectural vision.

