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Abstract<br />

This thesis investigates the possibility to implement an agile space-use system in<br />

otherwise vacant spaces. To gain knowledge about the demand for office- and<br />

workspaces the Helsinki Metropolitan Area is researched. The Otaniemi campus<br />

of Aalto University is located inside this area and functions as a case study. Earlier<br />

research has identified a change in working habits and the upcoming of creative<br />

work fields, which give the required insights for further study. Through a series of<br />

expert interviews, conducted in 2012-2013, the current state-of-the-art in learning<br />

spaces is studied through which information is gathered about existing facilities within<br />

the University, as well as on the vacant spaces on the campus. The user perspective<br />

and the preferred future development is mapped out through a student survey, which<br />

enquires their opinions on the study environment and to gather their insights regarding<br />

the development of new learning spaces. Based on the acquired information a<br />

space-use system is developed. In accordance with the research findings a proposal<br />

is made to link the existing open work- and study facilities. The research shows that in<br />

order to optimize the use of such spaces and to create grounds for expansion of their<br />

services communication is essential. Improved communication about the available<br />

learning- and working facilities will allow the implementation of new types of flexibly<br />

usable workspaces.

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