From a school inside a cave, to schools where you barter for tuition, to hipster-chic kindergartens, these offbeat schools from around the world defy educational norms. Some of these examples of offbeat schools show creative campuses or study areas, while others were selected to showcase a unique curriculum or method of teaching.
Implications - As technology and social networking continue to drastically redefine the modern world, the traditional role of education is also undergoing a rapid development. More and more organizations are taking note of this fact, and the result is that the methods by which information is imparted are growing more diverse. Businesses that realize this and find new ways to explore the methodology of education have a lot to gain by fearlessly exploring this increasingly prominent trend.
59 Offbeat Schools
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Leaning School Towers
The Lyons Warrnambool Campus Building is a Real-Life Optical Illusion
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All Glass Classrooms
Students of Kanagawa Institute of Technology Have a Nice View of Everything
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Abstract Educational Buildings
The Nuno Montenegro School of Technology is Top of the Class
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Playground Buildings
The Technische Universitat Slides are a Great Alternative to Stairs
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Grass Buildings
Kadawittfeldarchitektur Austrian Kindergarten Makes Education Green
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Shipping Container Art Schools
Lot-Ek Redesigns Container Building for Korean Art School
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Tree Pod Classrooms
The Elleray Preparatory School Treehouse School Stands on Stilts
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Technicolor High Schools
Fitzroy High School in Melbourne is Too Cool for School
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Solarific See-Through Pavilions
'Paul de Ruiter Architects' Designs an Amazing Eco Structure
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Minimalist Nursery Schools
Children Learn and Play in a Design by C+S Associati
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Shuttertastic Schools
The Langley Academy is a Sustainable Educational Facility
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Vibrantly Jolting Schools
The Julio Barreno Azahar School Literally Steals the Limelight
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Tree Trunk-Inspired Institutions
The Gehry University of Technology Sydney Lays its Roots
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Modern Art Cafeterias
Trendy Eatery Gives You All-You-Can-Art
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Playhouse-Styled Schools
Block X is an Unusual Learning Institution
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Eco Educational Facilities
The Green School in Bali is Powered Entirely by Clean Sources
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Latticed Libraries
University of Helsinki City Campus Library by Anttinen Oiva Architects is Swank
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Futuristic Education Facilities
Kristin Jarmund Architects Create a Modern High School
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Delightful Macaroni Montessoris
The Tellus Nursery School Embraces a Creative Education
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Educational Ramps
The Dragen Children's House Builds Motor and Sensory Skills
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Green School Uniforms
Recycled Bottle Blazers
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Hipster Chic Playschools
The Israeli Designer Kindergarten Makes Me Want to Go Back to School
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Green Classroom Concepts
Anderson Anderson Architecture Designs an Eco-Friendly Learning Space
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Sleek Eco-Friendly Schools
Welsh College Has an LEED Gold Certified Campus
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Spiky Eco-Structures
The University of Southern Denmark by Henning Larsen Architects
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Eclectic Elementary Schools
Carl Bolle is a Creative and Fun Education Center
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The Suite Student Life
Four Star Dorm Rooms
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See-Through Schools
The New School University Design is Clearly Amazing
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Pop Art Beauty Schools
Garry Cohn Designs Peter Mark College for Hair Styling
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Vortex-Inspired Superstructures
The Faroe Islands Education Centre by Bjarke Ingels Group and Fugl
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Mobile Schools in Semi Trucks
The Classroom of the Future
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Free University Education
Yale Joins MIT, Berkeley and Stanford With Free Courses Online
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Social Skateboarding Schools
The Diesel Skateistan Project Teaches an Important Lesson
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Creative School Designs
Colorful Educational Environments to Nurture Developing Minds
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Wavy Cafeteria Facades
The Mensa Leonberg is a Shared Canteen Between Two Schools
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Lawn-Covered Schools
Fine Arts School by Row Studio Has a Grass Roof You Can Lounge on
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Digital Aged Public Schools
The Quest to Learn School in NYC is Education of the Future
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Designer Playschools
The Matali Crasset Maison Des Petits Inspires Young Artists
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Eccentric Educational Facilities
Tokyo'‘s Senzoku Kaguen College of Music'‘
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Sky-High Miami Marvels
Miami Dade College to Get Striking New Campus Center
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Educational Aqueducts
Jaramillo-Azuero Architects Propose Environmental Learning Centre
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Awareness Asea
5-Day Boat Trip For Environmental Awareness
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Summit-Structured Schools
Feld72 'Kindergarten Terenten' Natural Learning Environment
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Contemporary Culinary Classrooms
Designer Cooking Schools Provide a Unique Learning Experience
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Geek Chic Colleges
The Aoyama College Gundam Building Plays Homage to Anime
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Hip Study Spaces
Ørestad College
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Green-Roofed Classrooms
This Vilhelmsro School in Denmark Features Green Technology
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YouTube Classes
College Vlogging Lessons
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Fair Trade Universities
Selling Socially Conscious Goods on Campus Gains Popularity
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English-Teaching Bots
Engkey Robots are Taking Over South Korea's Classrooms & Schools
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Green Architecture in Red
The Energy-Efficient 'Kuggen' Has an Award-Winning Office Design
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Digitized Public Schools (UPDATE)
'Quest to Learn' Uses Computer Games to Teach
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Sustainable School Structures
GPP Architects' UCN IMAGO is an Eco-Conscious Education Center
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Angular Crystal Complexes
High Tech Studies at The Creative Media Centre in Hong Kong
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Computer Company Grade Schools
The IBM High School is Set to Open Next Year
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Tuition Bartering Schools
Trade Your Talent for an Education at 'Trade School'
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Weekly Curriculum Changes
Harvard Business School Classes Reflect the Latest in Global Economy
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Individualized Online Schools
Australia's NETschool Engages Young Students
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Picturesque Italian Cabins
Llabb’s Off-Grid Wooden Cabin is Positioned on the Edge of a Hill
Subterranean Japanese Libraries
This Underground Library is Situated Beneath a Sustainable Farm
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Luxuriously Artistic Homes
Child Studio Taps Mid-Sentury Modern Sensibilities & Art Deco Motifs
Playful Contemporary Offices
Studio ANTIPOD's Tenderly Office Boasts Japanese Design Accents
Futuristic Mars-Themed Cafes
Unseenbird Designs the Striking Sik Mul Sung Cafe
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Wireless Solar-Powered Lights
Lund University Students Explore the Benefits of Solar Power
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Cheeky Inaccurate Language Museums
Duolingo Presents the New Museum of Wonky English
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Sustainable Off-Grid Minimal Cabins
Marc Thorpe Presents the Fremont House in New York
Kaleidoscopic Kindergarten Buildings
The Tianshui Kindergarten by SAKO Architects is Whimsical
Cosmic-Themed Art Exhibitions
Awol Erizku’s Newest Exhibition Has Space, Basketball, and Hip Hop
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Contemporary Extravagant Houses
Wittehaus Unveils the Gerendák Residence in North Carolina
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Wooden Offcut Facades
Kolman Boye Architects Practice Sustainability with This New Project
Student-Designed Runway Shows
The Kingston School of Art Put on a Futuristic Fashion Show
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Playful Montessori Kindergartens
Mjölk Architekti Embraces Montessori Ideals in New Extension
Cave-Like Meditation Spaces
StudioX4 Unveils a New Meditation Space Design in Taipei
Cave-Inspired Installations
Cave Bureau Design an Installation for Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Circular AI Campuses
This AI Hub Will Feature Futuristic Labs, Lifestyle Spaces & Green Tech
Playfully Renovated Homes
This Home Has a Slide, Swings and Rock-Climbing Wall
Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
Design En Rogue Architecture Recently Debuted Its New Line
Personalized Learning Desks
D2L Launched a Unique and Adaptable School Desk
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Stunningly Whimsical Playgrounds
XISUI Design Draws Inspiration from Natural Forms Such as Caves
Interactive Play Experiences
LEGO's Superpower Academy Connects Families with the Power of Play
Transparent Climate Classrooms
Forma Transforms a Century-old Glasshouse in Copenhagen
Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups
Sprayground's NYC Pop-Up Invites Visitors to Travel Back in Time
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
Sci Fi-Themed Glamping Retreats
The 'Outpost X' Retreats Boast An Ancient Yet Futuristic Aesthetic
Curved Concrete Hotels
Atelier d’More Transforms a Two-storey Building into a Contemporary Hotel
Psychologically Supportive Work Pods
The Sensory Nook Supports Those with ADHD, Autism and More
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes
Studio Plow and Brit Epperson Creates a Workspace-Home
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Brutalist-Inspired Suburban Apartments
STUDIOTAMAT Designs the Casa Rude Residence in Rome
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Otherworldly Sports Stadium Designs
MAD Architects Design a Striking Stadium in Quzhou, China
Red Brick Music Schools
Colectivo C733's Music School Design is Captivating and Stunning
Employee-Only Metaverses
Coty Created Coty Campus for Its 11,000 Global Employees
Blocky Children's Museums
UNStudio Showcases Its Design for the Children's Museum of Qatar
Organically Shaped Classroom Designs
Localworks Builds the Mustardseed Junior School in Uganda
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
Bamboo-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Cultural Center Seamlessly Blends Into its Surroundings
Toy Brick-Inspired Studios
Sukchulmok Designs the Curving Block Photography Studio
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Plant-Centric Dynamic Office Spaces
Maison August and Atelier Ochre Design the Garden of Edyn
Chic Contemporary Fitness Studios
Jaybird Emphasizes Mindfulness and Accessibility
Accessible Campus Designs
Stride Treglown Worked with Deaf Academy Staff on an Accessible Design
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Inclusive Children's Education Apps
Smart Tales is Certified by IBCCES as an Autism Resource
Hyper-Ordinary Headquarters
Lab La Bla used "Hyper-Ordinary Materials" in This Project
Ancient Construction Campus Buildings
Henning Larsen Designs a New Campus in Foroe Islands
Digital Architecture Libraries
My ArchiSchool is Launching a New Resource in Summer 2023
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Educational Freelancer Platforms
The 'Owledge' Online Learning Platform Offers Expert Education
Child-Friendly Adaptive Storytelling
Zora Learning Teaches Kids to Read in More Engaging Ways
Local-Inspired Modern Residences
Duravit and Studio 804 Create the Pinkey Neighborhood House
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Floating-Style Classroom Designs
Ennead Architects & Rockwell Group Completes the Bloomberg Center
School-Centric Eclectic Fall Fashion
Sundae School Presents the Back to School Capsule
AI-Professor Coding Courses
Harvard University Unveils the New CS50 Course Run by AI
Eco-Friendly Refurbished Studios
Workers of Art Presents the WOA Second Home in Kochi
Clustered Natural Campus Extensions
OMA Creates a Cluster of Structures for Hongik University
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs
Apapacho World Embraces Traditional Hand-building Techniques
Japanese Outdoor Teaching Spaces
Heatherwick Studio Designs Spaces at the British School
Kid-Friendly Aviation Programs
easyJet's Summer Flight School Challenges Gender Stereotypes
Solo Flexible Study Spaces
YounghanChung Architects Designs the Tiny Forest Study Space
Expansive School Bamboo Canopies
CollectiveProject Creates a Canopy at Talaricheruvu Rural School
Exposed Concrete Framed Academies
EFFEKT and CF Møller Architects Creates the SIMAC in Svendborg
Streamlined AI Educational Tools
Educator AI Helps Both Teachers and Students Excel
Concrete South Korean Cafes
On Architects Designs the Nonspace Cafe Space in Incheon,
Traditional Garden-Inspired Cultural Centers
Open Architecture Designs the Shanfeng Academy
Cave-Like Discovery-Themed Centers
Studio Gang Designs the Gilder Center in Manhattan
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Converted Market Building Nurseries
Vurpas Architectes Creates the Eugénie Brazier Building
Educational Graphic Design Platforms
Canva Launches 'Canva for Campus' for Students and Educators
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Immersive Fighting Math Games
Karate Math Dojo Combines Fighting with Learning
Vocational Education Advocacy Campaigns
Kagiso Trust and Sasol Foundation Launch a New Initiative
AI-Powered Educational Suites
Canva Debuts the 'Classroom Magic' Tool for Busy Educators
Esports Management Programs
ITTI Sports Launches an Esports Course with Barça Innovation Hub
Education-Enhancing Chatbot Services
The 'Stretch' Chatbot Offers Resources For K-12 Educators
Cultural Contemporary Art Installations
Cerámico Suro Presents SCAD AT MIAMI During Design Miami
Earthy Community Arts Center
New Makers Bureau and Localworks Design the 32° East Arts Centre
Utilitarian Student-Friendly Bags
Vismiintrend Offers a range of School Bags for Students
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Educational Martian Metaverse
The Museum of Science, Boston Created Mission: Mars on Roblox
Immersive Eco-Conscious Employee Training
Les Nouveaux Géants Attempts to Revolutionize Training
AI Academic Organization Tools
Storyline Smith Streamlines Study Notes Using AI Technology
Tree-Like Library Spaces
Studio Hinge Presents the Forest of Knowledge Library Design
Student Support AI Tools
Student AI Helps Students Study Smarter
In-App Educational Video Courses
Spotify Rolls Out Educational Videos in the UK Market
Gabled Planted Courtyard Schools
Ateliers O-S and NAS Architecture Design the Samuel Paty School
Modular Tent Classroom Designs
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs a Series of Classrooms for Refugees
Educational Esports Metaverses
Amazon University Esports Launches a Metaverse Experience
Omni-Education Learning Apps
The 'Bytesized' App Offers Quick Educational Lessons Anytime
Mindful Study Spaces
Chaoffice Embraces Zen-Inspired Design Sensibilities in House Under the Boat
Low-Lying Limestone-Clad Schools
Amelia Tavella Architectes Designs the Fossil Building
Cultural Heritage-Themed Exhibitions
nendo sees Kyoto Displays Artful Pieces of Japanese Craft
Blue-Toned Schools
People’s Architecture Office Overhauls Fuqiang Elementary School
Pastel Student Welfare Centers
Branch Studio Architects Redesigns the Placidus Building
Tranquil Sustainable Home Designs
Kolman Boye Architects Designs the Saltviga House in Norway
Plant-Based Cafeteria Options
This School District is Launching Plant-Based Lunch Options
Basketry-Informed University Facades
Heatherwick Studio Designs a Building for Universidad Ean
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Tech-Based Educational Devices
Meta Launches a New Education Device for Teachers
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Illuminated Seated Chamber Skylights
James Turnell Designs the Leading Skyspace in a School
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Educator Resource Sharing Platforms
Elemedu Offers a Community For Elementary Teachers
Hiring Bias Workshops
Intentional Endowments Hosts Insightful Workshops for Employers
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Refurbished Tech Initiatives
An Orland Town's Recycling Program Repurposes Refurbished Electronics
Childhood-Inspired Generational Homes
AUN Design Studio Creates the New Reflection House
Artful Design Curation Capsules
Bentley Mills Designs the Modern Curator™ Collection No. 1
Tree-Inspired Panelled Workspaces
Hood Design Studio Creates a New Campus in Silicon Valley
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments
Slaugherhouse-Transformed Unique Museums
Cave Bureau Creates the Anthropocene Museum 9.0
Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings
Civic Architects & VDNVP Elevate a Series of Workspaces
Blue-Toned School Makeovers
People's Architecture Office Designs the New Fuqiang School
Computer Evolution Museums
Evolution Museum Explores Iconic Computers Through History