The objective of the design is to develop an urban structure that forms a coherent, introverted ensemble together with the existing structure and the enclosures that shield it from the surroundings for the most part. The new building has the same orientation as the old building, which has the effect of creating a clear boundary between the school’s grounds and the neighbouring street. The gap between the new building and boiler house means that the monument will be freestanding, which will make it stand out in the best way possible and make it the central focus of the site. Thanks to the fact that the buildings are located in the far southeast of the site, all of the old trees will be fully preserved and will continue to be a distinguishing feature of the school grounds.
The design arranges the sports hall and the classrooms in two separate parts of the building that are at right angles to one another and connected by a joint foyer. The foyer can be accessed both from the road and from the schoolyard. It is also possible to enter the classroom wing from a short connection to the main building at the northern end of the corridor. A central staircase leads from the foyer to the lower level, where a corridor separates the gymnasium from the changing rooms. This corridor is supplied with natural light from skylights that are integrated into a long bench that runs along the front the sports hall.
The choice of facade materials on the new building is oriented towards the protected existing buildings in line with the conceptual aim of creating a coherent overall ensemble. Red brick is proposed, arranged in different ways to create different kinds of surfaces, some closed, some perforated. The building is closed for the most part onto the road area. It thus picks up on the existing wall theme as an architectural element surrounding the site. The side of the building facing the schoolyard is largely open. Large glazed areas allow varied views between inside and outside.