# Seamlessly Extended Schools The Steiner School by 'LocalArchitecture' Has a Natural Look By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steiner-school References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/localarchitecture-steiner-school-lausanne-05-07-2014/) & [localarchitecture.ch](http://www.localarchitecture.ch/) The [Steiner School](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinic-in-anif) located in Switzerland has recently received an upgrade from the [LocalArchitecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daillens-sports-facility) firm. The building was extended to include corridors on the outside of the building that look like they are hanging in mid-air. These [extended corridors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoon-extension) allow the students to move freely between the three levels that make up the Steiner School. Much of the materials used to build the school were made up of wood and glass, giving the entire building a quite rustic feel. Moreover, the light allows natural rays to come in during the day, and at night the entire school is lit up to create a glowing effect. For a place to learn, the Steiner School has the perfect combination of practical functions as well as a distinct design to stimulate the brain and make students comfortable. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/localarchitecture-steiner-school-lausanne-05-07-2014/), [localarchitecture.ch](http://www.localarchitecture.ch/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Extended School Buildings:** Creating extensions to school buildings to provide more space and convenience for students. - **Natural and Rustic Design:** Incorporating natural materials and rustic aesthetics in school design to create a comfortable learning environment. - **Maximizing Natural Light:** Designing schools to maximize natural light during the day for a more productive and energy-efficient learning experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Architecture firms can explore innovative ways to extend school buildings and create unique and comfortable learning environments. - **Education:** Schools and educational institutions can adopt natural and rustic designs to enhance the learning experience for students. - **Sustainable Construction:** Companies in sustainable construction can focus on creating school buildings that maximize natural light for energy efficiency and productivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Educational Architecture Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture.md) - [Nature-Bounding School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cole-du-znith.md) - [Inclusive Learning Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swan-hill-specialist-school.md) - [Culturally Rooted Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-flow-school.md) - [Town-Like Classroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindergarten-of-museum.md) - [Pre-Primary School Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoon-extension.md) - [Cuboidal Primary School Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernardo-bader-architekten.md) - [Granite-Clad Coastal Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edmond-simeoni-school-and-cultural-space.md) - [Terraced School Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-badinter-secondary-school.md)