Our school building in Pyynikki

The historical and valuable Pyynikintie 2

The historic building, known as “Old Tech,” was originally built in 1916 and expanded in 1934 for the Tampere Technical College. It is classified as a nationally significant cultural site. During the 1918 Civil War, it served as the headquarters of the Tampere Red Guard. The building has now been fully renovated, preserving only the original structure and exterior.  

Our premises have been designed with music and musical theater in mind, featuring group workspaces, music rooms, and a dedicated musical theater classroom. The architect firm, Von Boehm – Renell Oy, focused on school design and worked closely with teachers.

The first floor features a spacious multifunctional common area and the school restaurant. The second floor accommodates mother tongue, literature, natural sciences, and administrative offices. The student council has its own meeting room and lounge near the administrative offices. The third floor accommodates classrooms for languages, arts, and general subjects, many of which can be combined to create exam halls. The fourth floor is dedicated to music with large classrooms and studios.  

The building, partly four and partly five storeys high, also hosts basic education. Vivi Lönn School’s crafts and home economics classes are held in the basement. The gym is small, so some physical education lessons will take place outdoors or in nearby facilities. The stunning landscapes of Pyynikki and Eteläpuisto are familiar training grounds, and cooperation with local sports organisations is essential to organise activities.