The lobby runs through the building from south to north and intersects the interior street, allowing for immediate orientation within the building. This interior centrality
enables everyone to see one another, interact, and experience “the spirit of the place,” through the use of maritime architectural elements (gangways, bridges, struts, etc.).
Generously lit in the upper section, glazed, and open on the gable facade overlooking a recreational lawn, it also provides additional natural light as indirect lighting for the ground-floor workshops and the classrooms on the upper floor. It also creates a visual connection between the school’s two types of instruction—theoretical and practical—while serving as the main circulation route. Its generous, naturally lit space lends itself to other uses, becoming a true “third place”: exhibitions related to school life, or a comfortable waiting area; the street fosters informal interactions among the various members of the school community—students, teachers, staff, etc. The workshops and classrooms