Experiential

Challenge to reimagine schools through Waldorf’s philosophy

Willaston, Australia

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Winner

1 Entry

jiwon and hanna

Willaston Harmony School

; Bridging Cultures through Waldorf Education and Indigenous Connection. The Willaston Waldorf School Project integrates Waldorf education with Indigenous culture. Situated in Willaston, Australia, it emphasizes harmony between students, nature, and the local Indigenous community, promoting communication and cultural reconciliation.

People's Choice Award

1 Entry

Melek

THE YARD

With learning through experience, one of the Waldorf education principles, it is aimed for students to learn by experiencing design in the natural area that is at the center of this project. The name of this center is "The Yard". The workshops in the training program open to this courtyard and the use of semi-open space is aimed.

Shortlisted

7 Entries

Hani and 2 others

Step School

The presented design has been created based on Waldorf principles of experimental learning for children of all ages. The key concept of this design is to recreate conventional beliefs about schools and classrooms by transforming the layout of a traditional school and classes with the aim of increasing student freedom of action and flourishing talents.

Hani and 2 others

Minoram

The Waldorf School's design in Australia blends form, color, and light, enhancing the educational environment. It harmonizes with the surroundings, providing a soothing, innovative space that fosters creativity and soft skills. The design supports both academic and personal growth, offering collaborative and engaging learning areas.

Hani and 2 others

The Sides School

Teaching can not be a science, it must be an art. (Steiner, Rudolf. (1922). Waldorf Education and Anthroposophy II. Education and Teaching) Sides School is based on Waldorf theory and anthroposophy so it has an experience-oriented approach.

zeynep

IN GREEN

The terrain was initially designed with a structure, then the flooring where the units would be placed was positioned according to the terrain elevation. Subsequently, a second structure was built to provide children with an environment where they could create play areas using ropes, fabrics, sticks, and their imaginations.

Hasan Yiğit

SHADOW GAME

Based on the Waldorf philosophy of 'brain, heart and hands', the aim is forthe child to learn on his/her own by establishing a relationship with these factors. In addition to standard education, a more functional form of education is aimed by creating the educational factors by the child himself/herself.

Kübra

GARDEN SCHOOL

Based on the concept of growing together, a waldorf school was designed in an orchard. Thanks to the fruit trees that children can grow at the same time as they grow, learning by experience was provided with the help of various workshops.

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THE GREEN BELT

The proposed learning center offers a greenery that is circulating the overall building so as to provide the students and the residents of the neighbourhood intertwine. The concept of the open-semi open-closed spaces provides a transparent and vibrant space sequence. This aspect offers a powerful bond between the local residents and the students and the tut