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The aim of this thesis was to approach the process of change common to the whole school as it transitioned to a new school building and learning environment. The theme was approached from the point of view of both principals and teachers, and the aim was to find out how principals and teachers have experienced working in a flexible learning space. New learning environments have sparked a lot of debate recently, both in the media and in school communities. Active co-operation in everyday life is typical of flexible learning spaces. The flooring and furnishing solutions of the premises support the implementation of diverse teaching methods, and flexible spaces have reported to be characterized by the utilization of multidisciplinary learning and project work. In the implementation of teaching, emphasizes learner-centered approach and attention to the individual needs of students. The thesis was carried out in co-operation with the Tulevaisuuden koulu 2030 research project. The study was a qualitative case study, and the analysis method was used for data-driven content analysis. Interviews with three principals and two teachers were used as research material. In addition to this, the material included spatial walk notes from one of the schools. The data was collected by the project in 2023. The research results described the school management and teachers' experiences of adapting to the new learning environment in a diverse manner. Both the principals and some of the teachers were satisfied with the operation of the learning environment and the opportunities it provided to implement teaching. Co-teaching was said to be utilized in everyday work that supported the well-being of the school community. However, the experience of one school in the implementation of teaching differed much from that of the others studied. At the specific school, the learning environment did not support co-operated activities and facilities that should support flexibility and diverse learning opportunities were perceived to limit them. The thesis describes the experience of certain schools in adapting to a new learning environment, the results of which can also benefit those who are still in the process of change.