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Christof Jantzen of Studio Jantzen has conceptualized a temporary classroom to fulfill the need for healthier temporary spaces—that often become permanent—for students. His plan seeks to address issues of flexibility, sustainability, cost effectiveness, and creative construction.
Christof Jantzen of Studio Jantzen has conceptualized a temporary classroom to fulfill the need for healthier temporary spaces—that often become permanent—for students. His plan seeks to address issues of flexibility, sustainability, cost effectiveness, and creative construction.
The building begins as a kit of parts to be constructed onsite.
The building begins as a kit of parts to be constructed onsite.
The elevations show a building that is more attuned to its environment than existing temporary classrooms.
The elevations show a building that is more attuned to its environment than existing temporary classrooms.
"Teaching and learning methods are intrinsically linked to the environments in which they are produced," says Jantzen. "We must consider the most sustainable [building] methods." Those include simple approaches such as improving air quality through a more open-plan design.
"Teaching and learning methods are intrinsically linked to the environments in which they are produced," says Jantzen. "We must consider the most sustainable [building] methods." Those include simple approaches such as improving air quality through a more open-plan design.
Among Jantzen's goals for his design is "to support existing technologies, accommodate advancing technologies, and provide better control of light, ventilation, and acoustics."
Among Jantzen's goals for his design is "to support existing technologies, accommodate advancing technologies, and provide better control of light, ventilation, and acoustics."
Nestled in a celebrated midcentury neighborhood, the Riley Residence was a 1957 ranch house two doors down from Crestwood Hills, the Los Angeles cooperative development known for its collection of A. Quincy Jones masterpieces. The L-shaped floor plan on a large wooded lot was reimagined by architect Cory Buckner, who remodeled and developed an addition inspired by the nearby icons. Quirky retro charm radiates from the home with pistachio green cabinetry in the eat-in kitchen. These were complemented with some quiet complements like Blizzard countertops by Caesarstone and white tile by Ann Sacks. A nook with a tulip-style table by ModShop, a custom upholstered banquette by Johannes Interiors, and a Caboche chandelier by Foscarini accentuates the home's retro charm.
Nestled in a celebrated midcentury neighborhood, the Riley Residence was a 1957 ranch house two doors down from Crestwood Hills, the Los Angeles cooperative development known for its collection of A. Quincy Jones masterpieces. The L-shaped floor plan on a large wooded lot was reimagined by architect Cory Buckner, who remodeled and developed an addition inspired by the nearby icons. Quirky retro charm radiates from the home with pistachio green cabinetry in the eat-in kitchen. These were complemented with some quiet complements like Blizzard countertops by Caesarstone and white tile by Ann Sacks. A nook with a tulip-style table by ModShop, a custom upholstered banquette by Johannes Interiors, and a Caboche chandelier by Foscarini accentuates the home's retro charm.
Playful details and bright colors are used throughout. The wall hooks are made to resemble the end of a pencil.
Playful details and bright colors are used throughout. The wall hooks are made to resemble the end of a pencil.
Equipped with an LG refrigerator and Thermador wall oven, the eat-in kitchen also boasts custom cabinets faced with an oak veneer and a natural stone island.
Equipped with an LG refrigerator and Thermador wall oven, the eat-in kitchen also boasts custom cabinets faced with an oak veneer and a natural stone island.
"Beauty," Olafur Eliasson, 1993. In this work, a spotlight shines through a layer of mist to create a rainbow that's only visible from certain angles.
"Beauty," Olafur Eliasson, 1993. In this work, a spotlight shines through a layer of mist to create a rainbow that's only visible from certain angles.
In the eat-in portion of the kitchen, a George Nelson Bubble Lamp hangs above an Artek table and chairs by Alvar Aalto.
In the eat-in portion of the kitchen, a George Nelson Bubble Lamp hangs above an Artek table and chairs by Alvar Aalto.
The kitchen features stainless steel prep counters, a Samsung stove, and Panasonic over-the-range microwave. The room is bordered by two full walls of windows, allowing light to flood the space at all times of the day. A custom birch butcher block table furnishes the family gathering space.
The kitchen features stainless steel prep counters, a Samsung stove, and Panasonic over-the-range microwave. The room is bordered by two full walls of windows, allowing light to flood the space at all times of the day. A custom birch butcher block table furnishes the family gathering space.
Marcel Breuer, No. 302 (1932)
Marcel Breuer, No. 302 (1932)
The cozy classroom and lounge typically hosts small sessions for 2-8 students. The painted chairs are custom. A cut-out wall is a storage place for books.
The cozy classroom and lounge typically hosts small sessions for 2-8 students. The painted chairs are custom. A cut-out wall is a storage place for books.
Metropole Aluminum House (1949) The winner of a 1949 contest to create a portable classroom for French students, the gleaming metal structure might have resembled a sci-fi spacechip to '50s schoolchildren. Prouvé's meticulous metalsmithing is on display in this highly regarded example of portable prefab housing, crafted in his Nancy workshop and easily assembled with a few tools. He included a glassed-in garden and wooden accents to the interior walls to make the structure less imposing.
Metropole Aluminum House (1949) The winner of a 1949 contest to create a portable classroom for French students, the gleaming metal structure might have resembled a sci-fi spacechip to '50s schoolchildren. Prouvé's meticulous metalsmithing is on display in this highly regarded example of portable prefab housing, crafted in his Nancy workshop and easily assembled with a few tools. He included a glassed-in garden and wooden accents to the interior walls to make the structure less imposing.
"The idea was to create a more friendly and relaxed space for the students," Karystios says. Students are encouraged to hang out in the space after their lesson.
"The idea was to create a more friendly and relaxed space for the students," Karystios says. Students are encouraged to hang out in the space after their lesson.
#4: Outdoor classrooms. Architect Burton Baldridge donated his services to Casis Elementary, his daughter’s large public school in Austin, Texas, to design and build an outdoor classroom that would augment an organic gardening program.
#4: Outdoor classrooms. Architect Burton Baldridge donated his services to Casis Elementary, his daughter’s large public school in Austin, Texas, to design and build an outdoor classroom that would augment an organic gardening program.
Karystios also designed the branding for the space. The logo uses mathematical symbols to create a face.
Karystios also designed the branding for the space. The logo uses mathematical symbols to create a face.
University Classroom Building; Duluth, Minnesota Salmela Architect Architect David Salmela relied on plant coverage to help maintain the strict standards of a German Passivhaus design system. Passivhaus, which utilizes a thick envelope created by insulated walls and roof and triple-glazed windows is a highly effective way to structure ultra-low energy systems. Salmela added a living roof, planted with butterfly-attracting vegetation, and surrounding tree covers to shade the building.
University Classroom Building; Duluth, Minnesota Salmela Architect Architect David Salmela relied on plant coverage to help maintain the strict standards of a German Passivhaus design system. Passivhaus, which utilizes a thick envelope created by insulated walls and roof and triple-glazed windows is a highly effective way to structure ultra-low energy systems. Salmela added a living roof, planted with butterfly-attracting vegetation, and surrounding tree covers to shade the building.
Teachin classroom, by means of the Abramovic Method.
Teachin classroom, by means of the Abramovic Method.
1993, Pierluigi Cerri.
1993, Pierluigi Cerri.
In the open-plan main room upstairs, a midcentury modern table and chairs from a local antique shop mark the start of the eating and cooking area. Bertoia stools from Knoll tuck beneath the bar of the mahogany island, outfitted with a Kohler sink and a Grohe faucet. The cooktop and oven are from Wolf, while the other appliances are from Thermador.
In the open-plan main room upstairs, a midcentury modern table and chairs from a local antique shop mark the start of the eating and cooking area. Bertoia stools from Knoll tuck beneath the bar of the mahogany island, outfitted with a Kohler sink and a Grohe faucet. The cooktop and oven are from Wolf, while the other appliances are from Thermador.
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With the Children’s Table and Children’s Chair, Benjamin Cherner brings streamlined, midcentury design into the playroom or classroom. This table includes a storage compartment that can be used for toys or markers.
With the Children’s Table and Children’s Chair, Benjamin Cherner brings streamlined, midcentury design into the playroom or classroom. This table includes a storage compartment that can be used for toys or markers.
A photo of Verner Panton from 1993. © Panton Design, Basel
A photo of Verner Panton from 1993. © Panton Design, Basel
Macrae-Gibson designed a 45,000-square-foot structure to add to PS 196Q's existing 1952 building in Forest Hills, Queens. The new building houses a new cafeteria and play yard deck and space for 644 additional students.
Macrae-Gibson designed a 45,000-square-foot structure to add to PS 196Q's existing 1952 building in Forest Hills, Queens. The new building houses a new cafeteria and play yard deck and space for 644 additional students.
The all-new eat-in kitchen has an island with a Silestone quartz surface, comfortably seating six. To free up even more living space, an entertainment center is integrated into the back wall, adjacent to a seating nook.
The all-new eat-in kitchen has an island with a Silestone quartz surface, comfortably seating six. To free up even more living space, an entertainment center is integrated into the back wall, adjacent to a seating nook.
The kitchen is perfect both for eating and for doing projects.
The kitchen is perfect both for eating and for doing projects.
Vitra Fire Station, Weil am Rhein, Germany, 1993
Vitra Fire Station, Weil am Rhein, Germany, 1993
A cooking classroom contributes to the students' well-rounded education.
A cooking classroom contributes to the students' well-rounded education.

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