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Szczecin, Poland

The idea of "Education 3.0 - learning through play," is for people to enhance relationships, experience adventures, and entertain. However, the superior function is education, which is included in every part of the facility, focusing on ecology.

The team used the gamification of architecture - to inspire learning by using methods from computer games. Even the technical zones of the building are available to visitors. Thanks to the 3D mapping, they can learn how to generate energy, cool the ice rink, or purify the water for an aquapark.

Such a complex hybrid function is reflected in the form of the building. Instead of fencing off the town center's space, it has been split into two wings, allowing free access and flow of residents by gently rising footbridges. The connecting element is the bridge with a café that invites for a sip of coffee – now relax and learn something valuable effortless.