arge wahliruefli rollimarchini

Description

The Vorstadt school complex, built in the 1950s and listed as a building of high architectural value, is being renovated and extended to form a harmonious ensemble. The new single-storey structure with a pitched roof is slightly offset between the existing building and the nearby railroad tracks, helping to frame the playground as a central outdoor area. The new building is based on a clearly structured and efficient floor plan concept. The ancillary rooms are organised as load-bearing, structuring elements between the classrooms in a kind of «bulkhead construction». At the end of the building, the library and the music room are oriented towards the neighbourhood. The chosen architectural language is deliberately restrained. The simple wooden façade integrates the new building sensitively into the ensemble and pays respect to the design of the historic building. Inside, carefully selected materials create a warm, inviting learning environment. The existing school buildings and outdoor facilities will be renovated and functionally developed in close consultation with the heritage conservation authorities. Six primary school classes with additional group rooms and a contemporary teaching staff area will be created in the main wing. The removal of the former janitor’s apartment in the middle wing will enable the accommodation of a modern day school.