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Abstract
This thesis investigates the possibility to implement an agile space-use system in
otherwise vacant spaces. To gain knowledge about the demand for office- and
workspaces the Helsinki Metropolitan Area is researched. The Otaniemi campus
of Aalto University is located inside this area and functions as a case study. Earlier
research has identified a change in working habits and the upcoming of creative
work fields, which give the required insights for further study. Through a series of
expert interviews, conducted in 2012-2013, the current state-of-the-art in learning
spaces is studied through which information is gathered about existing facilities within
the University, as well as on the vacant spaces on the campus. The user perspective
and the preferred future development is mapped out through a student survey, which
enquires their opinions on the study environment and to gather their insights regarding
the development of new learning spaces. Based on the acquired information a
space-use system is developed. In accordance with the research findings a proposal
is made to link the existing open work- and study facilities. The research shows that in
order to optimize the use of such spaces and to create grounds for expansion of their
services communication is essential. Improved communication about the available
learning- and working facilities will allow the implementation of new types of flexibly
usable workspaces.