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This analysis aims to identify effective spatial composition methods for classroom groups in large scale schools.

June 21, 2026Open Access

Methods of Spatial Composition of Classroom Groups in Large Scale School Architectural Works of Integrated Junior and Senior High Schools

TNTetsu NAKAEMukogawa Women's University RMRyo MasuokaOsaka Institute of Technology SGSara GOTOKobe University

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This analysis aims to identify effective spatial composition methods for classroom groups in large scale schools.
Analysis of classroom arrangements in seven Japanese junior and senior high schools.
Identification of four characteristic spatial methods for grouping classrooms.
Consideration of subgroups and spaces for student interaction.
Identified four methods: subgroup formation in HR groups, atrium design for cohesion, atrium-classroom links, and nested scales for diverse groups.

Abstract

This paper analyses the methods of spatial composition of classroom in seven large scale junior and senior high schools in Japan. Consideration was given through an analysis of subgroups, grade groups and places for students. The following four characteristic methods were extracted. 1) The use of subgroups in the formation of HR groups. 2) A large plan with an atrium for the formation of middle and high school cohesion. 3) Combination of atrium and places to link classroom groups and other groups. 4) Nested multiple scales of places to accommodate groups of different scales.

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