School Biel-Benken

Around the existing school building, several interventions are to contribute to the expansion of the school space

Special attention is paid to the "genius loci". The design and construction of the individual interventions enhance the surrounding neighbourhood, complement the topography and roof design and create a liveable and interesting environment. Where possible, the existing buildings will be preserved and adapted and upgraded with moderate interventions.

Double kindergarten as a "tree house" in the middle of the maize field

Paths and niches are mown into the field. They add an adventurous dimension to the children's playground. Some niches even have mobile play equipment, such as climbing sticks, integrated into them.

The principle of crop rotation in the field around the double nursery: In a cycle of three years, maize, sunflowers and barley are planted in the successive summers.

Section through the hexagonal timber construction on point foundations

View of the double kindergarten and the covered playground under the terrace

The new assembly hall blends in with the existing school area

Section through assembly hall, kitchen, foyer and common room

Floor plan of single kindergarten with hedge maze

0302 Schulraumerweiterung Biel-Benken

Refernce numbers
Competition: 2023
Code word: Sandkastenliebe

Project participants
Client: Gemeinde Biel-Benken
Landscape architect: Bryum
Visualisations: maaars

Team BK
Raphael Kräutler, Lukas Burkhard, Tom Lambrechts, Florian Schmid

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