A Spacious and Well-Equipped Educational Campus
Located in Fırıncı Neighborhood, in the Battalgazi district of Malatya, Bilkent Malatya Laboratory Schools offer students a modern and comprehensive educational environment across an impressive 350,000-square-meter campus. The campus stands out with its smart site planning that utilizes the natural topography, eco-friendly practices, and learning spaces specifically designed for different age groups.
Educational and Social Spaces
Our school is equipped with rich facilities to meet all educational needs of students. Kindergarten classrooms (85 m²) and primary classrooms (70 m²) provide a modern and spacious learning environment. Specialized classrooms—such as 96 m² for music, 108 m² for drama, 102 m² for visual arts, and 107 m² for information technologies—are designed to enhance students’ artistic and technological skills.
For physical activities, a state-of-the-art 843 m² indoor sports hall and outdoor courts have been planned. Students can socialize in resting and recreation areas during breaks and enjoy outdoor time thanks to courtyards and playgrounds directly accessible from classrooms. A nearly 1,000 m² primary and secondary school library will support students’ research and reading habits with its rich resources.
A 363 m² cafeteria is designed to accommodate meal times comfortably. For cultural events and gatherings, the campus includes plans for a 541 m² auditorium with a capacity of 300 seats. Additionally, a 367 m² atrium will connect shared-use spaces, featuring a skylight architectural design that brings in ample natural light.
Smart and Functional Layout
Campus circulation paths and green areas frame centrally located educational buildings. Landscaping has been integrated with the architectural structures, ensuring that the buildings remain human-scale and grounded. The courtyard system, which begins as open-air classrooms, is completed through terraced levels. These terraces, designed with eco-friendly materials, support experience- and nature-based learning and contribute to gamified education.
Age-appropriate sports fields are placed on these terraces, accompanied by seating, relaxation areas, amphitheaters, and educational walls—creating a cohesive and holistic spatial design. The first construction phase includes the kindergarten and primary school buildings along with their shared facilities. Classrooms are divided by age into different blocks, while special subject rooms, administrative offices, and common areas are grouped into separate structures.
The gymnasium is shared between primary and middle school, and the auditorium may later be shared with the high school after all phases are completed. The primary school auditorium is designed as a multipurpose hall for the entire school if needed, with the adjacent cafeteria functioning alongside it. These two areas can be combined via sliding partitions, forming a "cafetorium" layout. The kindergarten has its own separate cafeteria close by.
Eco-Friendly, Sustainable, and Aesthetic Design
The educational buildings are positioned along a north-south axis to maximize solar efficiency. Circulation areas connecting the blocks occasionally expand to form breakout spaces or alternative learning environments. The blocks are positioned on different levels in alignment with the natural slope and are connected by ramps, ensuring seamless transitions across the campus.
The campus design features a modular layout of mostly single-story buildings arranged to form courtyards between them. Landscaping areas are directly accessible and conceived as extensions of the learning spaces, while circulation areas serve as alternative educational zones.
Energy efficiency was a key consideration during the design phase. Buildings and layouts were developed to minimize energy usage. The green roofs used on low-rise buildings act as extensions of the landscape, functioning as terraces and forming an integral part of the campus’s green environment. Beyond their visual impact, these roofs significantly contribute to energy savings.
Security and Housing Facilities
Campus-wide security services and controlled entry-exit systems ensure the safety of students, teachers, and staff. Fully furnished on-site teacher residences are available for faculty and their families. The housing area also features recreational walking areas, a private parking lot, and a spacious housing courtyard. Bicycle paths and large green areas promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
With all these features, Bilkent Malatya Laboratory Schools aim to provide not only an educational environment, but also a comprehensive and livable campus experience for students and teachers alike.
