Heinrich Eschenburg School
A primary school, which has undergone several construction phases over the past century, required expansion due to increased student numbers and the implementation of new learning concepts. To achieve this, a portion of the school was demolished, and a new building was erected alongside the existing structure, creating a central "market square" designed to serve as a multifunctional space for learning, exercise, and events.
This central area acts as a nexus, seamlessly connecting classrooms in both the existing and new buildings, ensuring accessibility from this centralized point. The new building, constructed primarily of CLT panels, features a façade that harmonizes with the aesthetic of the original structure. Internally, wood is prominently showcased as a building material, particularly in the central hall where wooden trusses span the space. A glass roof with solar protection glazing floods the area with natural light, fostering a bright and welcoming atmosphere.
In a bid to promote sustainability, a photovoltaic system is integrated into the roof, while the heating system is powered by an air heat pump. The building is designed for natural ventilation, facilitated by skylight windows in the central hall and adjacent classrooms. These windows, coupled with strategically placed airflow openings, harness the chimney effect of high-level windows, ensuring effective cross-ventilation.
Simultaneously, alongside the construction of the new building, extensive renovations were undertaken on various sections of the existing structure.
- Location
- Holm
- Year
- 2019- 2024
- Size
- new 995m² + old 2000m2
- Client
- Municipality Holm
- Architect
- Jan Braker Architect
- Structural Engineers
- Mohn
- Mechanical Engineers
- MSBI
- Fire inspection
- Börner
