savioz fabrizzi architectes: primary school in volleges

'primary school in volleges' by savioz fabrizzi architectes in switzerland
all images courtesy savioz fabrizzi architectes
image © thomas jantscher


swiss practice savioz fabrizzi architectes has completed 'primary school in volleges',
a three-storey educational facility in the canton of valais, switzerland. a new annex addition
to the pre-existing multipurpose hall to the east, the volume defines a central outdoor
playground that provides access to several buildings on the site.



elevation
image © thomas jantscher


seeking to continue the exterior language of the multipurpose hall, the facades of
the new school are constructed out of reinforced concrete, achieving a solid character
to the exterior. large rectangular-faced windows regularly punctuate the elevations,
balancing out the concrete's heaviness with a level of transparency. each of the three storeys
are made legible from the outside by a subtle skewing of the building's angles.
the resulting volume gains a playful and dynamic identity.



street view
image © thomas jantscher


taking advantage of the vantage point of the site, the classrooms secure multiple views of
the surrounding landscape and occupy a double-oriented section of the floor plan. the leftover
space generates a branching circulation space that provides a simple and intuitive layout.
in contrast with the bare concrete used in the hallway and facade, the classrooms are finished
with larch wood panels, creating a warmer learning atmosphere.



from central playground
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interior view of circulation space
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view from staircase
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hallway
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interior view of classroom
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in context
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floor plan / level 0



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