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  • New school buildings create space for growing pupil numbers

    New school buildings create space for growing pupil numbers

    The Limmattal cantonal school in Urdorf now has more space for teaching. On Tuesday, 1 April, two extension buildings were officially inaugurated, according to a press release from the Canton of Zurich Building Department. They offer modern rooms for science lessons, two double sports halls, an assembly hall and an outdoor area, according to the press release. According to population forecasts, the number of pupils at the cantonal school is set to increase significantly in the coming years. The new buildings will create the necessary space for the increasing number of pupils.

    The new premises were inaugurated in the presence of the Director of Construction, Martin Neukom, the Director of Education, Silvia Steiner, and the Principal of the Limmattal Cantonal School, Andreas Messmer. The inauguration was accompanied by musical performances by around 90 pupils from the cantonal school, according to the press release.

    One of the new buildings contains two double sports halls, classrooms for music and an auditorium with 500 seats. The second building houses four floors of rooms for physics, chemistry, computer science and biology as well as several classrooms. The new buildings were designed by PenzisBettini Architekten from Zurich.

    Thermal energy for the new buildings is generated by geothermal probes. Photovoltaic systems have been installed on the roofs of the two extension wings to supply the cantonal school buildings with electricity.

    On Saturday, 5 April, there will be an open day for school tours.

  • The Steig school complex is extended and modernised

    The Steig school complex is extended and modernised

    The Steig school complex, the oldest primary school in Schaffhausen, is located in the north-western part of the city, not far from the old town, and comprises several buildings of different ages. The need for renovation is considerable, as the existing infrastructure no longer meets modern requirements. The gymnasium from 1892 and the room capacities for the growing number of pupils no longer meet today’s requirements.

    In order to meet future needs, the city is planning a new building on the existing site. This will include a new single sports hall, additional classrooms and facilities for after-school care. The extension is part of a comprehensive development concept for Schaffhausen’s primary schools.

    The winning project and its elements
    A project competition crowned the “cinque pi” project by Soppelsa Architekten GmbH and Rosenmayr Landschaftsarchitektur GmbH as the winner. This cleverly divides the required programme into five building blocks, which create a harmonious overall impression as an ensemble. A new three-storey building with a gymnasium and classrooms forms the core of the project. The old observatory will be retained as a free-standing building.

    The existing gymnasium will be restored to its historical structure to create space for a new pavilion for the day centre and library. This will become the central hub of the entire complex. Conversions are also planned. The Trotte will now house storage rooms and a public toilet on the ground floor and therapy rooms on the upper floor.

    Redesign of the outdoor facilities
    Not only the buildings, but also the outdoor facilities will be redesigned. Existing qualities are to be further developed with moderate interventions. The observatory and the group of trees by the playground will be retained. The play and sports areas will be rearranged to create space for an all-weather playing field and a hard court.

    Financing and political approval
    The total cost of the project is estimated at CHF 21.7 million. This sum already includes the planning costs approved by the city council. Following the deliberations in the city council, the electorate will make the final decision on the extension of the Steig school complex.

    The “cinque pi” project is a forward-looking response to the growing demands and challenges of the education sector in Schaffhausen. It combines modernity and tradition in a progressive and resource-conserving construction method and the creation of lively learning and living spaces.

  • Forward-looking integration of the Luchswiese housing estate and school extension

    Forward-looking integration of the Luchswiese housing estate and school extension

    In the midst of the dynamic development of the north of Zurich, a showcase project is being created that meets the demands of a growing city. The existing Luchswiese housing estate, characterised by its green garden city atmosphere and three four-storey apartment blocks, will be replaced by a variety of living space and educational facilities. The winning project “Pergola” by Blättler Heinzer Architektur and KOLLEKTIV NORDOST Landschaftsarchitekten is characterised by a careful densification that preserves the garden city character while creating modern living and learning space.

    The use of prefabricated timber construction systems will create 76 flats that will appeal to families in particular thanks to their diversity. The integration of four kindergartens with childcare infrastructure and a multi-purpose hall for the day school in the western building block directly adjacent to the school grounds emphasises the innovative concept of the development. This organic combination of housing and education creates a harmonious ensemble that is complemented by flowing green spaces and green roof terraces.

    The winning project “LYNX” by Parameter Architekten and Rosenmayr Landschaftsarchitektur for the neighbouring Luchswiesen school complex is faced with a growing need for school space. The city is planning a significant extension here by 2028, which will provide new space for 750 children. Inspired by Max Kollbrunner’s original architecture, the extension combines old and new elements and integrates a triple sports hall as well as modern classrooms and childcare facilities. The resource-conserving construction method, including the use of photovoltaic elements and timber in skeleton construction, underlines the city’s commitment to sustainable development.

    This project is an impressive illustration of how creative urban planning and close collaboration between different stakeholders can find solutions to the challenges of urbanisation. The Luchswiese housing estate and the Luchswiesen school complex are a forward-looking model for living and learning together in Zurich.