Aquilar, GiorgiaMartín, JavierJulia HafezBerlin International University of Applied Sciences2023-07-192025-12-022025-12-022022https://repository.berlin-international.de/handle/123456789/1086AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: This thesis explores the concept of flexibility and adaptation in school buildings to understand how they adjust to change. The research aims to answer two main questions: how are school buildings subjected to change, and what role does interior design play in their adaptability? The study utilizes a qualitative methodology to examine the historical development of educational structures and collect data on change variables. The concept of flexibility and adaptability is defined and their benefits and implementation in interior spaces are explored. Four flexibility design projects are analyzed to showcase different approaches, and a design project created in relation to the research is also examined. The findings contribute to understanding the importance of flexibility in school buildings and the role of interior design in promoting adaptability. Keywords: School buildings, flexibility, adaptation, interior design, change, educational structuresMACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents Introduction..................................................................................................................1 1. The School Building....................................................................................................3 1.1. The Evolution of School Buildings...............................................................4 1.2. Changes in School Building......................................................................14 1.2.1. Enrollment.......................................................................................15 1.2.2. Technology....................................................................................19 1.2.3. The Role of the Community..............................................................22 2. Flexibility and Adaptability...................................................................................24 2.1. What is Flexibility and Adaptability?.......................................................25 2.2. Why Design Flexible Structures?..............................................................27 2.3. Sustainability and Adaptability................................................................28 3. How to Achieve Flexible and Adaptable Buildings.............................................30 3.1. Space Plan..............................................................................................32 3.1.1. Walls..............................................................................................33 3.1.2. Floors and Ceilings...........................................................................37 3.2. Stuff........................................................................................................39 3.2.1. Flexibility......................................................................................40 3.2.2. Modularity....................................................................................41 3.2.3. Multi-purpose................................................................................42 4. Case Studies............................................................................................................44 4.1. Substrate Factory Ayase, Japan...............................................................44 4.2. The Shed, New York City.........................................................................50 4.3. GE Design Center, San Ramon, California...............................................55 4.4. Particular Architects Studio, Docklands....................................................59 Conclusion................................................................................................................62 5. Design Project........................................................................................................64 References..................................................................................................................77 List of Figures............................................................................................................85engAdaptationChangeEducational StructuresFlexibilityInterior DesignSchool BuildingsThesis