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Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fugenschuh

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fügenschuh

Innsbruck architect Daniel Fügenschuh has completed a concrete and glass extension to a school at a former monastery in Rattenberg, Tyrol.

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fügenschuh

The three-storey-high rectangular block provides new classrooms that can also be used for after-school activities, as well as a school dining room.

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fügenschuh

A large copper-framed window is the only embellishment to the street facade and frames a view out from the front of the dining room, while angled skylights bring natural light into classrooms on the top floor.

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fügenschuh

A glazed lobby connects the extension to the existing building and a first floor mezzanine provides a viewing platform into the adjacent gym block.

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fügenschuh

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Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fügenschuh

Photography is by Christian Flatscher.

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fugenschuh

Here's a little more explanation from Büro Fügenschuh:


Architekt Daniel Fügenschuh ZT GmbH
Hauptschule Rattenberg

A 15th century monastery in Rattenberg, Tyrol was first transformed to a secondary school with a new gym extension in the early 1970ies.

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fügenschuh

To meet today’s social needs and pedagogic standards a new school extension became necessary so pupils can stay after school and get lunch.

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fügenschuh

Open plan zones will free up space to allow for alternative teaching methods.

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fügenschuh

With a modern approach of protecting architectural heritage the building opens up to the historic centre re-defining the importance of the school in the urban context of Rattenberg.

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fügenschuh

Site: Rattenberg, Österreich

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fügenschuh

Architect: Daniel Fügenschuh

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fügenschuh

Competition: 1. Platz

 

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fugenschuh

Client: Rattenberger Immobilien GmbH

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fugenschuh

Mechanical engineer: TAP

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fugenschuh

Structural engineer: INGENA

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fugenschuh

Completion: 2011

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fugenschuh

Floor space: 250 m²

Hauptschule Rattenberg by Daniel Fugenschuh