daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg

‘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

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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