Hyrsylän Koulu is a former Finnish school now turned into a Gamified Cohousing.
Our principles are derived from the work of Architectural Democracy.

residency at hyrsylän koulu
Partnering with several institutions, including research ones in developing a STEAM Barn (STEAM = Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics). Among these we cooperate with Aalto University, Tongji University (Shanghai), several cooperatives in Portugal, further cohousings (Estonia, Slovenia and USA), the World Music School Helsinki ry, the Icelandic Siglufjördur Folk Music Center, The Transform Festival of Trondheim etc.
Inviting artists regularly is a good catalyst for this goal. The only premise requested of the invited artist, is that the work done involves the local community in some way. This can be in the form of visual arts, in producing a piece of work that can be set in the school’s mini museum or outdoors. It can be in the form of music or video in producing a work that captures the sounds and images of the area or creates potential stories around local tales. It can be too touching architectural or carpentry works in improving the communication of the workers and residents of Hyrsylän Koulu with the local community. Or also with environmental artists in using local food production as means of empowerment.

We have made a successful 1st trial by inviting a local performative artist in 2020 for a period of one week. We have also received some artist guests along these 2 years and many have shown interest in coming over to do some work, as the place offers both tranquility and community.
The goal is thus to expand the process and to involve a more international input into the local one for the upcoming years. The applicants must provide a work plan and a resume of their work and be interviewed.
Please contact us or our partners, the Art Gallery Cooperative in Helsinki, Myymälä2
BOOK A ROOM or outdoors
We have several rooms for events and also for sleepovers
Please contact us for further details if interested.

Firewood Sauna
At the sports field, we have a large sauna
40m2
150 EUR / Day

Dormitory
A large room with plenty of beds and games for guests
75m2
25 EUR / guest

Summer Hall
Large hall for workshops and events during summer
230 m2
75 EUR/Day

Outdoors Park and Sports area
For a picnic or group gathering, or sports training, 10k m2 of area. With access to toilets and showers and grill. Volleyball court, football and basketball.
500 EUR / Day

Private Bedroom
A nice cozy room on the second floor
10 m2
45 EUR / Day

Music and Dance Hall
Fully equiped music and dance hall with 12 chanel PA, mirror ball, spotlights, etc
75 m2
150 Eur / Day
The App

The Gamified Cohousing App
Hyrsylän Koulu is managed by the Gamified Cohousing App.
Please check the GC homepage for more info here

WHat people say

MIKKO & ANNA
We absolutely love this cohousing project . My partner and I could not stop reading about it and so we decided to join!
2021

VERA
I love what you are creating in Hyrsylän koulu. I went to primary school there as a kid and have very fond memories of the place. It’s heartwarming to see it in good hands.
2023

CHAD
Great place for events! The Concert Hall was perfect for our karaoke night!
2022

ANNINA
Such a great forest, super relaxing! We had a meditation workshop here and it was just perfect.
2020

Wai Hong & Ka Iu
Macau
We like this place very much. There is a lot of natural scenery around and very quiet. The people we met here were very friendly also, making us to learn more about Finnish culture. I would recommend this place without a doubt, you are sure to have a great experience.
2023

BLADIMIR ALEXANDER
Uruguay
El lugar me gustó mucho, había mucha naturaleza alrededor, eso es agradable.
Recomendaría este lugar sin duda, seguro viviréis una bonita experiencia.
Animaos...
2023

Davide
Italy
I've spent two weeks here and I really enjoyed many aspects:. I really liked the shared room, the kitchen and the outdoor spaces!
2023
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