Luca Selva Architekten: New build of the Erlenmatt primary school - best architects 20

Luca Selva Architekten

New build of the Erlenmatt primary school

best architects 20

education buildings

Place

Basel, Switzerland

Photos

Roman Weyeneth

Description

The stepped structure completes the existing urban form. The design and the materialisation of the façade underline the public character of the building. The setting naturally creates a school building with a novel typology and well-defined, quality outdoor spaces. The nature of the stepped levels combined with the overlap of the gymnasium form an excellent starting point for the design and development of hall-like corridors and cascading flights of stairs. The escape routes lead out over the rooftop gardens allowing the indoor circulation areas to be used, decorated and furnished without restriction.