Snøhetta and barth Design Six Learning Spaces at Le Rosey Boarding School in Switzerland

At Switzerland's oldest boarding school, Le Rosey, six new rooms have been introduced as part of the Impact Space to encourage entrepreneurial thinking. Designed by Snøhetta in collaboration with Italian joinery expert barth, these spaces aim to enhance the educational experience. Established in 1880 in Rolle, Le Rosey caters to 450 students from more than 70 nations. Among the new rooms, the Knowledge Room features tree-like columns and cantilevered platforms, while the Actis Virtus Room is designed with a large oval table and swing-like seating. Inspired by a Japanese tea house, the Rooted in Peace Room offers a serene atmosphere. The Reflection Room utilizes mirrored surfaces for visual distortion, and the Curiosity Room includes an S-shaped curtain for privacy. Lastly, the immersive Unafraid to Be Room boasts a continuous orange surface and an amphitheater design. Photography by Tobias Kaser.