Gamified Cohousing Hyrsylän Koulu is a former school now turned into a Gamified Cohousing. Our principles are derived from the work of Architectural Democracy.
Our work focuses on the design of the community first and the adaptation of the physical design to enhance it. This is to be reached best by interacting with the local community.
This house is sorrounded by forest and lakes, 4 km away from the shops and schools. There is a bus stop just in front. A quiet inspiring place.
Floorplan main house, ground floor
Floorplan main house, second floor
Hyrsylän Koulu is situated at Hyrsyläntie 169, 09430 Saukkola, Finland. The property is surrounded by forests and lakes, offering a tranquil environment approximately 4 km from local shops and schools. A bus stop is conveniently located directly in front of the property.
On top of the rent, there will be an additional charge of €5 per person per month for garbage disposal and €15 per person per month for water consumption. Electricity is charged separately.
Yes, a deposit is required. The deposit equivalent to two months’ rent.
The currently available rooms are marked underneath. However, availability may change frequently, so we encourage you to contact us for the most up-to-date information or check our app.
For long-term rentals (over 3 months), tenants are allowed to host a visitor in their room for a maximum of one week. Short-term rentals are not permitted to have extra visitors sleeping over.
Visitors who are not staying overnight are allowed in the house, provided it is within reason, and they remain the full responsibility of the tenant who invited them.
Yes, you are required to clean your room before you move out and leave it in the same condition as it was when you moved in. We do not provide cleaning services after a resident leaves, so please make sure to leave your room in good condition for the next occupant.
We take your safety very seriously. To ensure a secure environment, CCTV cameras are installed at key entry points around the property. Plus, we have people in the house practically 24 hours a day.
Surveillance cameras are installed in common areas such as entrances and hallways. These cameras do not record private spaces and are used solely for security purposes.
All tenants and users of the property acknowledge the presence of such cameras and consents to their use under applicable data protection laws. Recorded footage is stored securely, accessible only to authorized persons, and retained for a limited period. Tampering with or removing camera equipment or storage media (e.g., SD cards) is strictly prohibited. In such cases, the landlord reserves the right to retain the full security deposit to cover potential damages, data loss, or legal risks.
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Security deposit is typically returned shortly after your stay ends. We will review your room for any excessive damage that would impact on your security deposit return. Normal wear and tears are expected.
It’s your home, so feel free to enjoy a drink whenever you wish, so long as you are respectful of your housemates. If you want to party, make sure this is agreed by all others and within the house rules.
Please note, the entire property is non-smoking, and we do not allow self-hosted parties. Quiet hours are observed after 10 PM.
Note that smoking indoors is a seriousbreach of contract with serious consequences, resulting in potential immediate cancellation of the contract and withholding the deposit in full.
If you wish to volunteer with us, please contact su, here are the rules:
🗓️ Daily Volunteer Schedule (Monday–Friday):
10:00 – 12:00: Morning Renovation Session
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch Break (shared or self-made)
13:00 – 15:00: Afternoon session
📅 Working hours: 4 hours/day
🚪 Days off: Weekends
🧰 Tasks You’ll Help With:
Carpentry & Woodwork: Paneling, bench-making, structural repairs
Painting & Coating: Protecting and preserving wood for longevity
Landscaping around the Sauna: Creating a cozy outdoor space, possibly adding a firepit or cold plunge!
Painting walls
Help with basic cleaning
Rules:
1. Accommodation & Food
Basic accommodation is provided free of charge in the large dormitory. We also have prite bedrooms.
We offer basic food staples (e.g., rice, pasta, oats, some vegetables).
Volunteers must organize and cook their own meals or collaborate with others.
Cleaning up after yourself is mandatory in shared spaces.
2. Work & Safety
Always follow safety guidelines for tools and materials.
Report any broken equipment or safety concerns immediately.
Respect the heritage site—no damage, no waste, and reuse whenever possible.
If unsure about a task, ask a team leader for guidance.
3. Community Living
Be respectful to all residents, volunteers, and guests.
Keep noise levels reasonable, especially at night.
Drugs and excessive alcohol consumption are not allowed.
Everyone participates in basic cleaning and maintenance.
4. Communication & Collaboration
Problems? Speak up! We encourage open and honest communication.
Ideas? Share them! Creativity and input are always welcome.
Take initiative, be kind, and help create a positive, fun environment.
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. 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.
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
