Comments on: Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fügenschuh

By: rock

rock — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:21:18 +0000

contrary to edward's opinion, the photos, plans + section exhibit a thoroughly resolved design that holds respect for its context as a priority: look past the colours of the older façades; the proportions, materiality, solidity + void, texture, massing, primary elements (such as porch), spacing in plan, roof gestures in section,… are spot on. despite the design being very well contextualised it has its own dynamic character, it adds something contemporary, + doesn't fall into the trap of doing a neo…thing.
i think its a great project.
although, personally, i would have suggested another color for the interior too!

By: edward

edward — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:48:15 +0000

With a rethink of the shade of green, the interiors would be terrific. I hope the students realize how lucky they are. Yes, the exterior is jarring in its context, and maybe a little more thought to being a good neighbor would have paid dividends.

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:33:32 +0000

Almost brutalist on the outside, which looks stunning in its sharp, clean lines. But inside, there needs to be a little more warmth! It looks terrifying from the perspective of a student.

By: James

James — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:18:43 +0000

Anyone else think that the lime green was one 'trendy' move too far. Otherwise I love its restrained Chipperfield aesthetic which seems to relate to the existing context very well.

By: Seth

Seth — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:23:24 +0000

exterior is beautiful, but that interior shot of the classroom looks dreadful and sad :(