Library in Ruins, China / ATELIER XI
A duet of memories: modern concrete meets ancient adobe. This sculptural library in Sunyao Village invites community growth through art and topography.
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Discover leading architects and firms behind some of the most inspiring projects of
schools, universities, institutions and learning spaces featured on GLSN.
Every school, library, and campus has a story—and the architects here are the
storytellers. See how they transform ideas into immersive learning environments,
balancing creativity with functionality.
Whether you’re planning a new learning space or just exploring, this is where
inspiration begins. Connect with the best minds in educational architecture.
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Serpentine Bookhouse Shenzhen, China / ATELIER XI
Architecture meets education at the Serpentine Bookhouse. Discover how ATELIER XI’s design fosters independent learning amidst the greenery of trees
Red House International School Indaiatuba, São Paulo / STUDIO DLUX
Built for high performance, Red House Indaiatuba blends EPS technology with a cross-shaped interior and landscape-integrated play spaces. Sustainable school design meets rapid assembly.
Rahmah Library Capetown, South Africa / The MAAK
Simple mono-pitch meets reclaimed clay. See how The MAAK and local students transformed District Six rubble into a beacon of learning
Westend School Campus, Germany / gmp Architekten
One of the world’s largest modular timber schools in Frankfurt—350 prefabricated modules create a reusable campus for 2,000 students around two courtyards.
The Rajasthan School, Nagaur / Sanjay Puri Architects
From naturally ventilated corridors to 100% recycled water, see how this school’s organic layout creates a unique character for every learning space.
The Sam Ibrahim Building, TORONTO, CA / CEBRA architecture + ZAS Architects
A 360° campus living room: UTSC’s Sam Ibrahim Building blends a terraced landscape with tech-enabled classrooms to improve academic well-being and focus.
Nursery Classroom at Balprasoon School, Ahmedabad / Abhikram
A classroom beneath the earth? Discover how play, movement, and design transformed learning at Balprasoon School’s nursery space.
Asahi Kindergarten Phase I & Phase II, Japan / Tezuka Architects
Built from 400-year-old trees killed by a tsunami, Asahi Kindergarten blends hope & history. A 1300-year legacy of joinery for future generations.
Haikou Jiangdong Huandao Experimental School, China / HUA Li / TAO (Trace Architecture Office)
A borderless miniature garden city. TAO’s vivid colors and column forests nourish the soul and evoke innocence in Haikou’s poetic tropical campus