This renovation of a 1980s youth center in Kfar Saba rethinks the conventional classroom model, creating a network of adaptable spaces that reflect the changing needs of today’s teenagers.

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Once neglected and underused, the original building no longer met the social and educational expectations of its users. The design moves away from the traditional teacher-at-the-front layout, instead offering varied environments tailored to different modes of learning, interaction, and collaboration. The center now includes a media room, group work areas, workshop spaces, an acoustic room, a flexible lecture hall, and private rooms — each defined by specific qualities like acoustics, durability, and media accessibility. This non-hierarchical approach encourages both informal and structured learning, giving young users more control over how they engage with the space and each other. The result is an inclusive, dynamic environment — one that invites teenagers back into the center, and offers a spatial framework for education that is more social, responsive, and future-oriented.