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Gilde Technical Vocational College
Gilde Technical Vocational College
123, Grote Haarsekade, Gorinchem, Netherlands
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Gilde Technical Vocational College
123, Grote Haarsekade, Gorinchem, Netherlands
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
100,000 sqft - 300,000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
The Gilde Vakcollege Techniek is the largest VMBO technology school in the Netherlands. The Gilde is unique for its focus on a wide number of technical profiles and the direct link with the business community via WeTech. The new building reflects the future technical working environment, as well as offering a safe and secure learning environment. The CVO-AV school will also be housed in the new building.
The school building of the Gilde Vakcollege was due for renewal. The existing structure no longer met the standards of today. In the new building, students have access to modern practical classrooms, spacious learning areas, and an environment where theory and practice blend seamlessly. This presented a unique opportunity to let the new construction serve as a catalyst for the new Innovation Campus in Gorinchem-Noord.
The missing link of the campus
The design for the Gilde is the missing link on the new campus. By dividing the building into three volumes that seem to shift in relation to each other, the building acquires a human dimension and nestles into the existing campus structure. Because we believe that technology should be seen, all the practice rooms are located on the ground floor. The practice clusters have large doors that open on the north and south sides, as well as a lot of glass in the central hall that connects all clusters in the building. The artisanship is also visible in the masonry.
Learning from the building itself
The building is not just a place for learning — it is a learning object in its own right. Installations and structural elements have been deliberately left exposed, allowing users to see how the building functions. Patterns in the brickwork spark the imagination and serve as inspiration for the craftsmen of the future. The use of natural materials, such as wood, makes the building feel healthy, warm, and inviting.
Energy-neutral and future-oriented
Three distinctive sawtooth roofs provide daylight to the central corridor and classrooms and are fitted with PV panels, enabling the building to operate energy-neutrally. The industrial character of the roofs refers to the technical work environments in which students will later practice their trade.
The school building of the Gilde Vakcollege was due for renewal. The existing structure no longer met the standards of today. In the new building, students have access to modern practical classrooms, spacious learning areas, and an environment where theory and practice blend seamlessly. This presented a unique opportunity to let the new construction serve as a catalyst for the new Innovation Campus in Gorinchem-Noord.
The missing link of the campus
The design for the Gilde is the missing link on the new campus. By dividing the building into three volumes that seem to shift in relation to each other, the building acquires a human dimension and nestles into the existing campus structure. Because we believe that technology should be seen, all the practice rooms are located on the ground floor. The practice clusters have large doors that open on the north and south sides, as well as a lot of glass in the central hall that connects all clusters in the building. The artisanship is also visible in the masonry.
Learning from the building itself
The building is not just a place for learning — it is a learning object in its own right. Installations and structural elements have been deliberately left exposed, allowing users to see how the building functions. Patterns in the brickwork spark the imagination and serve as inspiration for the craftsmen of the future. The use of natural materials, such as wood, makes the building feel healthy, warm, and inviting.
Energy-neutral and future-oriented
Three distinctive sawtooth roofs provide daylight to the central corridor and classrooms and are fitted with PV panels, enabling the building to operate energy-neutrally. The industrial character of the roofs refers to the technical work environments in which students will later practice their trade.
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