School

Tina Urban

The new building was constructed as an extension above the plaza in front of the Hermann Wielandner Hall and connected to the Neu Heimat Elementary School by a two-story bridge. The intervention in the existing building was minimal, and the two connecting passages can be optimally used as break rooms and common areas. Furthermore, the plaza in front of the Hermann Wielandner Hall is significantly enhanced by the new building. As part of the renovation, the plaza was also redesigned.

To ensure continued access to existing driveways and entrances, including access for the fire department, the building was raised on stilts.

This creates a covered open space, which has been transformed into a usable and inviting plaza, also in relation to the hall as an event venue.

The new building's design relates to the existing urban context. The setback between the existing school and the new building with its classrooms consists of break rooms with adjacent outdoor areas in the form of balconies.

Light-filled break rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and a projecting balcony connect the existing building with the extension.

The building is constructed using solid construction methods, with the concrete exterior walls remaining visible in the interior. The wooden windows and floors lend the new classrooms a warm atmosphere.

In terms of climate control, the new spaces are equipped with a controlled ventilation system that automatically regulates the supply of fresh air while maintaining a constant room temperature.

This also results in lower heating costs and an improved indoor climate. The architects prioritized sustainability and a healthy indoor climate in their choice of materials and surface treatments. The building is insulated entirely with mineral wool, and the interior wooden floors are simply oiled.

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