15/06/2026
“A school is not just a building. It’s the first place a child learns to trust.”
– Michael Reiter, Head of Press and Culture at Den Tyske Ambassade i Danmark
Last week, BLOXHUB had the pleasure of hosting the Copenhagen edition of , bringing together international experts to discuss the future of school learning as a dynamic place for learning, community and sustainability.
It was a day backed with keynote speeches, panel conversations and interactive workshops.
A few key themes stood out:
1️⃣ Schools as community hubs
The most inspiring projects showed how schools can serve as shared spaces that bring together learning, culture, recreation, and neighborhood life.
2️⃣ Schools can catalyze local development
When designed as open and connected spaces, schools help strengthen communities, reduce barriers, and create more inclusive neighborhoods.
3️⃣ Sustainability must be built in from day one
From circular construction to adaptable design, sustainability was discussed as a core requirement.
4️⃣ Participation creates better schools
The strongest projects involved students, teachers, and local communities in the design process, creating spaces that better support learning, wellbeing, and belonging.
A big thank you to Kirsten Jung and the SCHULBAU team for creating space for these important conversations.
If you’d like to continue the discussion, you can meet our colleague Christoffer ([email protected]) at SCHULBAU Cologne this September. Check out for further details.
