Gymnasium Schulstrasse
Berlin-Mitte
With the Schulstrasse Secondary School, Berlin has gained a modern educational campus for lower and upper secondary education. The new building combines contemporary learning environments based on the Berlin compartment concept with a two-storey sports infrastructure and, through its striking colour design, creates a distinctive architectural landmark within the urban setting.
Facts
Project details
On the approximately 13,000 m² site at the corner of Schulstrasse and Iranische Strasse in Berlin-Mitte, a modern school campus was created, combining innovative learning concepts with attractive sports and outdoor facilities. Designed by a+r Architekten GmbH, the secondary school was developed according to the Berlin Compartment Concept and accommodates 664 students. The six compartments create flexible learning and social spaces that support a variety of teaching methods and strengthen interaction within the school community.
The school building is complemented by two stacked three-court sports halls, which are available not only for school activities but also for local clubs and recreational sports, thereby providing added value for the neighbourhood.
A defining feature of the project is its striking façade design with colourful vertical elements. These give the building a distinctive identity and create a vibrant architectural highlight within the densely built urban environment. IGP Powder Coatings supported the project with approximately 1,300 kg of powder coating, article
IGP-DURA®xal 4201A. The coating specialist Alstab Oberflächentechnik Osterwieck GmbH was responsible for coating the façade elements in green, yellow, red and blue tones.
Colour that makes education visible.
The architectural photographs were kindly provided by photographer Harry Schnitger.
