daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg
<p>this extension to a secondary school addresses the increasing social need to provide students with flexible spaces for after school activities as well as open zones for alternative teaching methods.</p>
‘hauptschule rattenberg’ by daniel fügenschuh, rattenberg, austria image © christian flatscher all images courtesy christian flatscher + daniel fügenschuh
austrian firm daniel fügenschuh recently completed ‘hauptschule rattenberg’, a secondary school extension in the historical center of rattenberg, austria. attached to a 15th century monastery, the building was originally converted into a school and gym in the 1970s. the new structure accommodates the increasing social needs and pedagogic standards to provide students with space to stay after school and get lunch. flexible plans create open zones to allow areas for alternative teaching methods.
(left) front elevation (right) approach to main entrance images © christian flatscher
the new structure protects the architectural heritage of the area while redefining the importance of the school within the urban context. the main part of the existing facilities within the monastery will remain untouched.
(left) minimalist facade features copper-framed window (right) glass enclosure connects to the adjacent historical building images © christian flatscher
side elevation image © christian flatscher
entry image © christian flatscher
(left) covered entry (right) view of school is framed by the historical district images © christian flatscher
(left) extension is attached to monastery (right) facade of windows shaded with sliding screens images © christian flatscher
atrium images © christian flatscher
second level of atrium overlooking gymnasium image © christian flatscher
gymnasium image © christian flatscher
classroom image © christian flatscher
classroom image © christian flatscher
image © christian flatscher
at night image © christian flatscher
floor plan / level 0 
floor plan / level 1
floor plan / level 2
floor plan / level 3
section
section
section
section
section
elevation
project info:
site: rattenberg, österreich architect: daniel fügenschuh competition: 1. platz client: rattenberger immobilien gmbh mechanical engineer: TAP structural engineer: ingena completion: 2011 floor space: 250 m²
