Joutseno school, Lappeenranta

Jotseno school is Lappeenranta’s new education centre for 730 pupils, 72 pre-school pupils and seven day-care groups, i.e., for a total of about 1,100 children. An open space in the centre of this wooden building is the heart of the building, serving as a meeting area for the entire school. The premises were designed for diverse teaching methods and they also serve as a venue for various activities for local residents in the evenings. The wooden CLT sheet structure of the exterior walls is visible in the interior spaces.