Schmid Ziörjen Architektenkollektiv

Description

Access to the new school building is provided through a sequence of differentiated outdoor areas. From the tree-lined playground on the south side, one reaches the outer, covered entrance area. Within this sheltered outdoor space, there is a free-standing spiral staircase that vertically connects the floors. The covered area is designed as a spacious outdoor terrace on each floor. This weather-protected zone can be used flexibly, serving as a recreation and break area as well as an extended outdoor classroom, complementing the school’s spatial offerings. Inside the school building, no additional staircases are planned, which helps to avoid noise emissions across floors. This measure creates intimate learning and teaching zones that enable individual and focused work. The simple and clear floor plan is designed as a room-to-room connection, eliminating the need for corridor spaces altogether. Upon entering the school building, one arrives at the cloakroom area, which functions as a central distribution space. This area is integrated into the teaching process and serves as an extended classroom. Thanks to mobile cloakroom furniture, the space can be arranged flexibly and adapted to different teaching methods.