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HUGS_elementary school
Lauffen am Neckar, Germany
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The original school building dates from 1907, and inscribed in stone above the entrance are the words “Our Youth”. In the century that has passed since then, education and the school system have undergone considerable changes. The problems soon became apparent during an initial visit: the classrooms and teachers’ room were spatially unstructured; there was too little storage space, and the sanitary facilities were dated. The aim of the functional and aesthetic redesign of the rooms and services, together with an escape staircase, was to meet the needs of modern school life, while at the same time complying with conservational requirements. Clearly perceptible architectural insertions in the form of “spatial furnishings” help to articulate the interior into distinct zones, at the same time forming a contrast to the historical structure.
Another important aspect of the design was to create a sense of identity and in this way to counter the violence, aggression and vandalism that is prevalent in many educational institutions today. The greater the pupils’ identification with the school, the less the new elements are likely to be damaged.
The concept foresaw the use of bold colours to which children show a positive emotional response. The coloration lends the new areas a special identity, so that working and playing in them are a fresh experience. Pink conjures memories of sweets, strawberries and chewing gum. Purple and violet are identified with certain brands of chocolate and with fragrant lavender. In other words, the colours are not just visual stimulants; they suggest various tastes and smells to the children, making the walk to the headmaster’s room, for example, a less nerve-racking event.
If this may seem surreal to adults, it is a real and plausible concept for children. The intensity of the coloration depends on the function of the space and the duration of their use.
Those were one spends less time, like the staircase and lavatories, are subject to a bolder colour design, whereas the classrooms and the teachers’ room have a more restrained coloration; here, bright colours are used merely to set an accent and do not distract from the central purpose. Each coloured area is succeeded by white realm.
The spatial furnishings in the administration are architectural implants and accommodate specific functions like the reception (With a hatch-like opening to the teachers’ room) and the kitchenette with integrated cupboard units. These fittings also define many individual realms. Since they are not built up to the ceiling, the units can be recognized as architectural insertions.
Areas of glazing create a sense of openness and transparency, encouraging pupils to regard the teaching staff as people they can readily contact. The welcoming purple colour and the violet fronts to the cupboards conjure a positive, friendly atmosphere.
On the ground floor, the toilet area is a commonly accessible “coloured spatial cell”, accommodating facilities for boys and girls, as well as for men and women teachers. The homogeneous green design makes this a special place, where washing one’s hands becomes a distinct experience. The central element is a sculptural unit with shiny, reflecting washbasins. The surreal world within this spatial cell strengthens the sensual perception of pupils. The uniform epoxy-resin coating to the walls, floor and ceiling in a bright mint green and the rounded angels of the washbasin unit help to conjure a consistent, fluid sense of space. Natural light enters from outside through round orange Perspex openings. The classrooms are in a neutral white tone, with long, green felt noticeboards forming the sole colour note. Blackboard elements with cupboards and shelves provide adequate storage space as well as the requisite flexibility.
At the beginning and end of each school day, pupils and teachers pass through the new staircase at the junction between the original structure and the post-war extension. Historical building fragments have been inserted here like elements in a collage. The shocking- pink colour rouses the pupils from their lethargy and relieves any feeling of apprehension they may have about entering the classrooms.
The original school building dates from 1907, and inscribed in stone above the entrance are the words “Our Youth”. In the century that has passed since then, education and the school system have undergone considerable changes. The problems soon became apparent during an initial visit: the classrooms and teachers’ room were spatially unstructured; there was too little storage space, and the sanitary facilities were dated. The aim of the functional and aesthetic redesign of the rooms and services, together with an escape staircase, was to meet the needs of modern school life, while at the same time complying with conservational requirements. Clearly perceptible architectural insertions in the form of “spatial furnishings” help to articulate the interior into distinct zones, at the same time forming a contrast to the historical structure.
Another important aspect of the design was to create a sense of identity and in this way to counter the violence, aggression and vandalism that is prevalent in many educational institutions today. The greater the pupils’ identification with the school, the less the new elements are likely to be damaged.
The concept foresaw the use of bold colours to which children show a positive emotional response. The coloration lends the new areas a special identity, so that working and playing in them are a fresh experience. Pink conjures memories of sweets, strawberries and chewing gum. Purple and violet are identified with certain brands of chocolate and with fragrant lavender. In other words, the colours are not just visual stimulants; they suggest various tastes and smells to the children, making the walk to the headmaster’s room, for example, a less nerve-racking event.
If this may seem surreal to adults, it is a real and plausible concept for children. The intensity of the coloration depends on the function of the space and the duration of their use.
Those were one spends less time, like the staircase and lavatories, are subject to a bolder colour design, whereas the classrooms and the teachers’ room have a more restrained coloration; here, bright colours are used merely to set an accent and do not distract from the central purpose. Each coloured area is succeeded by white realm.
The spatial furnishings in the administration are architectural implants and accommodate specific functions like the reception (With a hatch-like opening to the teachers’ room) and the kitchenette with integrated cupboard units. These fittings also define many individual realms. Since they are not built up to the ceiling, the units can be recognized as architectural insertions.
Areas of glazing create a sense of openness and transparency, encouraging pupils to regard the teaching staff as people they can readily contact. The welcoming purple colour and the violet fronts to the cupboards conjure a positive, friendly atmosphere.
On the ground floor, the toilet area is a commonly accessible “coloured spatial cell”, accommodating facilities for boys and girls, as well as for men and women teachers. The homogeneous green design makes this a special place, where washing one’s hands becomes a distinct experience. The central element is a sculptural unit with shiny, reflecting washbasins. The surreal world within this spatial cell strengthens the sensual perception of pupils. The uniform epoxy-resin coating to the walls, floor and ceiling in a bright mint green and the rounded angels of the washbasin unit help to conjure a consistent, fluid sense of space. Natural light enters from outside through round orange Perspex openings. The classrooms are in a neutral white tone, with long, green felt noticeboards forming the sole colour note. Blackboard elements with cupboards and shelves provide adequate storage space as well as the requisite flexibility.
At the beginning and end of each school day, pupils and teachers pass through the new staircase at the junction between the original structure and the post-war extension. Historical building fragments have been inserted here like elements in a collage. The shocking- pink colour rouses the pupils from their lethargy and relieves any feeling of apprehension they may have about entering the classrooms.
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