ANTONIA PINTILIE

The present situation of the traditional strict educational system in Romania creates a high-pressure environment for students, that are exposed to a great level of stress, which has profound effects on their psychological development.

The aim of the project is to create a stress- free environment that offers an escape from the hectic atmosphere of classrooms, during breaks and even after school.
As each individual is different, and requires both isolation and socializing, depending on the multiple psychological states their experiencing, the area designed is divided into sections that provide experiences based on needs. To approach the need of isolation, small and more private areas have been developed within the public room, by designing modular furniture that provides a barrier between the seating space and the exterior. Isolation capsules have been created in order to offer the possibility of a partial or complete detachment from the surrounding environment.