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The concept is simple: start with a square.

For this new primary school in Sofia, Simple Architecture developed the entire learning environment around the square classroom- a flexible, adaptable module that supports collaboration, creativity, and discovery.

Repeated throughout the building, these spaces are complemented by green courtyards, STEAM hubs, connected learning commons, and a dynamic mesh façade that carefully manages light and ventilation.

It is a thoughtful framework for learning- designed around the evolving needs of children.

📍 Sofia, Bulgaria
🏛 Simple Architecture | 2025

Special thanks to Monica Stoykova for facilitating the realization of this inspiring educational space.

👇 Could concepts like this redefine the future of school design? Share your thoughts.

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Stop scrolling and imagine your primary school looked like this.

Designed around a network of flexible square classrooms, this innovative school in Sofia creates an environment where learning extends beyond four walls.

Open collaboration zones, a vibrant central forum, STEAM centers, and a tranquil green courtyard work together to support exploration, connection, and creativity.

Wrapped in a dynamic mesh façade that filters light and improves comfort, the building proves that great design can be both beautiful and purposeful.

Architects: Simple Architecture

Year: 2025
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria

Details: https://theglsn.com/primary-school-in-manas0rski-livadi-simple-architecture/

Would you have loved learning in a school like this?

Book your pass at 20% OFF | For School Leaders & Architects advancing the future of K-12 School Design, Learning Environments, and Pedagogy. Join us in Indore for the 3rd Edition of PULSE.

Transforming an existing school or preparing to launch a new campus? At PULSE, ideas move freely across disciplines. You may find yourself discussing spatial design with a school founder from India, debating pedagogy with an educator from Europe, exchanging insights with an architect from Australia.

PULSE brings you into conversation with architects, educators, designers, and school leaders from around the world.

Whether your context is IB, Cambridge, CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, alternative education, or child-centred approaches, the discussions are designed to remain relevant to the realities of teaching, learning, leadership, and school development.

Secure your Early Bird Pass and join a global community transforming learning environments.

Sheraton Grand Palace, Indore | 4-6 October, 2026

What if your next presentation sparked a conversation that traveled across continents?

⏳ Just 5 days left to apply as a speaker for PULSE 2026.

Have an idea that could change the way the world learns?

PULSE 2026 is looking for architects, educators, school leaders, designers, and innovators ready to share bold ideas, inspiring projects, and transformative learning environments on an international stage.

🌍 Connect with global thought leaders
🎤 Share your expertise
✨ Inspire the future of learning

📍 Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
📅 4–6 October 2026
⏳ Speaker Nominations Close: 15 June 2026

The question is simple:
Will your voice be part of the conversation?

👉 Submit your speaker nomination before the deadline.
👉 Tag someone who should be on the PULSE stage.
Register now: https://theglsn.com/speaker-nominations-pulse2026/

Learning spaces influence more than education-they shape experiences, wellbeing, and belonging.

We were honoured to host Mr. Trevor McCann, Director of Sales, Raeco, at PULSE 2024.

In his session, “Blurring the Lines: How Learning Spaces Shape the Student Experience,” Trevor shared valuable insights into how acoustics, lighting, furniture, and thoughtful design can transform the way students learn, feel, and engage.

His warmth, engaging conversations, and positive energy made his time with the PULSE community truly memorable.

At PULSE, we proudly bring together leading voices from education, architecture, school leadership, learning environments, and industry to inspire meaningful change in learning.

Thank you, Mr. Trevor, for being part of the PULSE journey.

✨ PULSE 2026 | Sheraton Grand Palace, Indore | 4–6 October
📍 Speaker registrations are now open: https://lnkd.in/gMYPPXwU

Less Screen Time. More Green Time. Protect Play. Protect Childhood.

What happens when children lose the freedom to play?

An essential part of children's learning and development happens outside the classroom. Yet as urban lifestyles become increasingly screen-focused, opportunities for outdoor play, exploration, and connection with nature continue to decline.

Join Bringing Back Play in Urban Areas - a timely webinar exploring how schools, neighbourhoods, and public spaces can better support children's health, wellbeing, learning, and development.

🎙 Speakers:
• Renet Korthals Altes — Founder, Space for Play (SfP)
• Soraya Sauli — Lead, Alam2Nurture, MYLES
• Tengku Hafiz — Sr. Business Development Manager, Haworth International

🎤 Moderated by:
Syaza Suraini — Catalyst of MYLES & Co-design Consultant at SfP

📅 11 June 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM (GMT+8)
💻 Virtual Event

Organizers:
Space for Play (SfP)
Malaysian Learning Spaces (MYLES)

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/urbanplaydecline

Proudly featured on GLSN. As a global platform for learning spaces, GLSN supports meaningful conversations, research, and initiatives that help create healthier, more inclusive, and future-ready environments for learning.

👉 Register today and join the conversation on designing a better childhood.

Schools have the power to shape far more than learning- they shape wellbeing, belonging, and human potential.

We were honoured to welcome Dr. Parul Minhas, Director of Research & Innovation, Education Design International, to PULSE 2024.

In her session, “Designing Schools Where ‘All is Well’,” Dr. Minhas shared how thoughtfully designed learning environments can support emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing, helping students feel connected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Her insightful perspectives, warm interactions, and meaningful conversations left a lasting impact on the PULSE community.

At PULSE, we are privileged to learn from distinguished educators, researchers, architects, school leaders, and changemakers whose work is shaping the future of learning.

Thank you, Dr. Minhas, for inspiring us to think more deeply about the connection between space, wellbeing, and education.

PULSE 2026 | Sheraton Grand Palace, Indore | 4–6 October
📍 Speaker registrations are now open: https://theglsn.com/speaker-nominations-pulse2026/