International School of Prague

In August 2020, ISP inaugurated The Hub, a modern learning environment at the centre of the campus that was fully funded by donors. Stretched over two levels, the transformed library became an adaptable space with multiple uses for multiple users.

The design of this new space has been inspired by one of the Czech Republic’s most renowned artists, Petr Sís. A large rendering of Sis’s, The Labyrinth, is the focal point of the Hub, serving as a reminder of the peaceful frame of mind and focus most conducive for deep exploration and profound learning. 

The Hub offers study spaces of different sizes to support individual quiet work, small group meetings, and project-based collaboration. It encourages participatory learning and co-construction of understanding and skills utilizing the varied spaces and resources. The role of a contemporary library is to promote literacy, a love of reading, and to provide access to information and services, all while encouraging the sharing of knowledge and ideas. This is no longer confined to one place but can be accessed when and where it is needed. Additionally, ISP’s resource collection is constantly changing in order to meet the immediate needs of the learning community. 

The Hub has become the heart of the school and is complemented by the Idea Lab, a technology- and design-focused maker space. The Idea Lab supports students’ curiosity and inquiry, extending hands-on learning with both traditional and contemporary tools. Students and faculty can explore 3D printing, laser cutting, computational embroidery, robotics, and more – within a state of the art, purpose-built space. In the Idea Lab, students and teachers can learn with and from each other as they make, tinker, prototype, test, reflect, design and share their creations and discoveries.

Learn more about The Hub: https://www.isp.cz/isp-learning-innovation-hub/