Lagmansgården, a new state-run school home located five kilometers from the center of Pietarsaari, Finland, has been completed and is designed to help rehabilitate youths who have faced significant challenges, including violence, among other issues. According to Kaisa Tammi, the head of state child protection units, the increasing rates of drug use, criminal behavior, and violence among these youths have made rehabilitation increasingly difficult over the last five years. The aim of Lagmansgården is not only to provide care and education but also to leverage its architectural design and natural surroundings to create a calming and safe environment for the children.

The project is innovative, based on a study from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), and is intended to serve as a model for future school homes. The facility represents a new approach in Finland's child protection policies, responding to the complex needs of children who have experienced numerous institutional placements. Tammi posits that creating a serene and beautiful environment will act like an additional staff member, contributing to the healing and rehabilitation process for these challenging youths.

As the first facility of its kind focusing on holistic rehabilitation through environmental design, Lagmansgården's impact will be closely monitored. This initiative not only has high expectations for the positive transformation of the lives of troubled youths but also signals a broader shift in how society approaches the rehabilitation of marginalized children, emphasizing the significance of their surroundings in the recovery process.