2021-2022 | Helsinki The Uusimuseo project was carried out as a comprehensive learning experience and participation process during the 2021-22 academic year. The project involved 20 students from Arkki’s advanced studies and 12 students from the youth group. Initially, the focus was on how young people could participate in and influence various societal events, particularly…
2020-2021 | Helsinki Students in Arkki’s advanced studies explored new architecture in the metropolitan area and considered how they could participate in and contribute to the planning and discussion of the environment. The students collectively selected three current buildings they wanted to examine more closely. Designers of the Merikylpylä and Central Library responded to students’…
2020 The Arkki School of Architecture for Children and Youth and City Events Espoo collaborated to create an educational video series suitable for children, youth, and adults. This exploration of architecture consists of three episodes: Human-Scale Spaces, Newspaper Structures, and Green Carton City. The episodes use materials commonly found at home. The activities are guided…
2019 | Helsinki In the Children’s Elevator project, Arkki teachers organized a workshop commissioned by a private company, where children from an upcoming daycare were able to influence the design of the daycare’s elevator. The children conceptualized their designs using a 1:1 scale model of the elevator space. The children’s designs were incorporated into the…
2019 Arkki’s architecture educators assisted in producing the Architecture Museum‘s learning content “The World’s Best School.” This series of tasks helps students explore their school and design their own. The educational material provides tools for examining one’s built environment not only at school but also at home and in public spaces. It offers simple and…
2016 | Helsinki The Joyful Cycling City workshop, organized by Arkki in collaboration with the Helsinki City Planning Department and the Danish Embassy, was part of the national cycling week and the Cycling Traffic in Helsinki exhibition events. In the workshop, participants designed and built new cycling routes on a map of Helsinki, using LEGO…
2013 The “Spaces, Houses, and Cities” learning material is aimed at primary school students in grades 1-6. Its goal is to inspire primary school teachers to incorporate architecture into their lessons and provide joy of learning for children. The content of the educational material is divided into three main areas: basic concepts of architecture, housing,…
2013 | Helsinki In the Townhouse from LEGO Bricks workshop, residents of Helsinki explored the concept of a townhouse at an Arkki workshop commissioned by the Helsinki City Planning Department. Initially, participants were introduced to the key principles of townhouses. Children and parents designed their dream townhouses in pairs or groups. They then built them…
2009 | Helsinki In the Maunula Project, fifth and seventh graders from Maunula Primary School explored the development of Maunula. The aim was to give children the opportunity to influence the development of their local environment. Pupils first learned how Maunula developed into a suburban area. They also took a field trip to Maunula’s center,…
2006-2007 | Helsinki In the Hernesaari Master Plan project (2006-2007), Arkki pupils participated in an idea competition for the Hernesaari master plan. The competition, organized by the Helsinki City Planning Department, aimed not to find a winner but to stimulate discussion and gather ideas from citizens. The competition also involved three architectural consultants and two…
