Cramped desks, squeaky chairs
and sleepy lighting are problems
that have plagued many a
learning environment, but their
time is coming to a close. As
educational curriculums adapt
to bolster creative thinking,
shouldn’t spaces follow suit?
Unconventional classrooms
and products embolden the
imagination, drive curiosity
and foster connection for pupils
and teachers alike. – LGM
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Challenging the constrictive squeeze so common to school
furniture is German designer Julian Ribler’s Cléo, a table and
chair pairing. Light metal tubing and plywood offer a more
supportive, less prescriptive alternative to the conventional
desk, giving youngsters freedom of movement.
julianribler.com
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