3.2024

Sustainable wood construction

School in Weinfelden by Isler Gysel Architekten

Authenticity in construction and materials is the guiding principle behind this new primary school building in Weinfelden. With a well-conceived wooden construction, Isler Gysel Architekten have created a place of learning that values sustainability.

A lively learnscape

Elementary School in Detroit

As part of an overall educational project, PLY+ and MPR Arquitectos have collaborated to redesign Detroit’s Marygrove College campus into an elementary school. 

Playful and reduced

School in Madrid by Office for Political Innovation

The six-storey building that is home to the Colegio Reggio school draws attention even from afar. With its diverse shapes, colours and textures, the building resembles a toy castle.

A light-flooded learnscape

School near Basel by Thomas Fischer Architekten

The shed roofs of this secondary school in Laufen conceal spacious teaching spaces with a workshop character.

A pastel-coloured trio in concrete

School near Lausanne by GNWA

A public square stands at the centre of Bussigny’s new school complex, which was designed by GNWA. It encompasses a primary school, a nursery and a gymnasium; moreover, it also serves as a meeting place for the community of 10 000.

A motley school building

Renovation of an Elementary School near Paris

Colour with courage: Near Paris, SOL Architecture et urbanisme have renovated an elementary school. In keeping with the young users, the architects have designed a colourful, participative concept with a special focus on sustainability.

Set on stilts

School Expansion near Barcelona by AMB + RGA Arqu...

The high school in Tiana, a town northeast of Barcelona, had outgrown its capacity. Now, a wooden addition on stilts houses nearly as many classrooms as the pre-existing building.

School replaces market hall

Educational Ensemble in Lyon by Vurpas Architectes

In Lyon, Vurpas Architectes have transformed an old market hall into an elementary school with its own day-care centre. The old commercial building is now a place of education built of concrete, brick and wood in a child-friendly environment. 

Renovation and expansion

School in the Netherlands by MVRDV

In collaboration with Van Boven Architecten, MVRDV have redesigned the Gymnasium Beekvliet. The painted walls and ceilings by artist Ian Kirkpatrick tell the story (stories) of the building and its students.

A green educational environment

School Campus near Groningen by De Unie Architecten

Together with Felixx Landscape Architects, De Unie Architects are realising a school campus for several educational institutions that offers a varied learning landscape on 4 ha.

Accessibility amid Brick Gothic

Expansion of the Robert-Koch-Gymnasium in Berlin

SSP Rüthnick Architekten have complemented this historically protected ensemble with a striking addition that deliberately stands apart from the old brick structure. 

Child-friendly learning space

Nursery School in Billom by Rue Royale Architectes

The École de la Croze by Rue Royale Architectes, which is located in the small French town of Billom, is built of wood and concrete. It is sure to be a child-friendly space for education.

A temporary school building

Pavilion in Lausanne by Emixi Architectes

In order to meet the urgent need for school space in a community by Lausanne, Emixi Architectes have developed a temporary pavilion with four classrooms.

A village within a village

School and Nursery in Haldenstein by Pablo Horváth

In eastern Switzerland, Pablo Horváth has complemented the grounds of a school with new buildings for the nursery and cafeteria. The clever exterior-space concept reflects the village structure at a more child-friendly scale.

Studying in scarlet

Renovation and Redesign of a School in Aalst by Aux

In Aalst, the Aux architecture studio have redesigned the entrance and event hall of a school. The multifunctional spaces stand out thanks to their brightness and accents in a vivid shade of red.  

Anthroposophical

Waldorf School in Stuttgart by Behnisch Architekten

Behnisch Architekten have expanded the campus of the Freie Waldorfschule Uhlandshöhe by two new buildings. Their interpretation of the principles of anthroposophical architecture is site-specific and thus corresponds to contemporary needs.

Learning in a wooden building

Elementary School in Munich by Hirner & Riehl

Over the course of an infill project, Hirner & Riehl have built a new elementary school in Munich’s Haidhausen district. Right from the start, a wood-based construction was on the client’s wish list.

Animated learning

New School Building in Copenhagen by C.F. Møller ...

Nutrition and exercise take centre stage at this school on Islands Brygge in Copenhagen. In collaboration with Tredja Natur, C.F. Møller Architects have erected a new educational building that translates the holistic concept behind the school into architecture.