Colegio San Juan de Lampa

The school sits on open land at the foot of dry hills. The Chilean design team organised it as a built perimeter crossed by two central axes.

This arrangement forms four independent courtyards at different levels, each following the natural ground. Every courtyard is shaped by the rooms around it, giving each its own character and use, from play areas to quieter outdoor classrooms.

The perimeter also controls access. The main entrance is the only public door, so pupils and visitors pass through a single point while the courtyards stay protected inside. White walls and simple, low volumes keep the school calm against the mountain backdrop.