Schiller School in Nußloch. Innovative design for a future-oriented school campus.
This design for the Schiller School combines the existing building with a modern new building and follows the concept of "building on". It creates a flexible, sustainable learning environment that promotes exchange and supports ecological learning. The campus is barrier-free and blends harmoniously into the urban environment.
Project data
Urban planning
The guiding urban planning principle is "building on". The new building between the existing buildings G3 (school building) and G4 (gymnasium and festival hall) blends into the surroundings with projections and recesses. It forms alignments on the north and west sides and creates a generous, barrier-free space. The demolition of G2 (another building on the site) opens up the courtyard to the east and creates a barrier-free square. G2 remains as an independent, listed building and will continue to be used.
Architecture
The design envisages a compact new building with clear zoning. The first floor houses the canteen, library and a foyer that combines school operations and events. Upstairs, "learning islands" and marketplaces encourage interaction. The school garden on the roof enables ecological education and outdoor lessons. The new building promotes the active development of pupils with healthy materials and flexible room design.
Construction
The new building is designed as a timber frame construction on a solid base. The construction is based on a regular grid, which enables a high level of prefabrication and efficient construction processes. The building remains flexible and can react to changing needs.
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The existing G3 building will be largely retained, but the roof will be redesigned and the proportion of glass on the south façade reduced. The gymnasium and festival hall will also be renovated to improve energy efficiency and will be given a new shed roof to improve lighting and unify the façade design.
Development
G3 and G5 have an equivalent entrance thanks to the new south façade. In addition to the existing stairwell, there are two additional stairwells as escape stairwells that connect the different levels.
Free space
The outdoor areas are designed to be climate-resilient, with green open spaces, barrier-free ramps and innovative rainwater management. The grounds will become an attractive place for pupils and teachers thanks to green recreation areas and sustainable materials.
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