Architecture firms Rosan Bosch Studio and IDOM have developed a school for a campus in Lima, Peru, in which teaching will take place in both indoor and outdoor classrooms.
The Markham College Lower School will swap out traditional boxed-in classrooms in favour of adaptable, open teaching spaces that are naturally ventilated and cater to classes of all sizes.
Described by Rosan Bosch Studio and IDOM as "pandemic-proof", it is hoped to meet new safety standards that have resulted from the spread of Covid-19 and ensure that the school can stay open in the case of future outbreaks.
Above: Rosan Bosch Studio and IDOM have designed a pandemic-proof school. Top image: it incorporates indoor and outdoor teaching spaces
"The design is to be developed in line with international best practice and to include a 'future-proofing" layout to ensure it meets the requirements of students and educators in the long run," explained Rosan Bosch. "A learning environment based on motivation and trust can acknowledge that learning happens everywhere ? and activate new learning potentials and at the same time minimize health risks," said  the creative director of Rosan Bosch Studio.
"Flexibility has been missing from schools and now it has become an important tool to keep schools open."
Markham College Lower School will have an elongated form
The 10,000-square-metre school is planned to replace Markham College's existing Lower School at its Surco campus....