‘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.

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg(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.

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg(left) minimalist facade features copper-framed window (right) glass enclosure connects to the adjacent historical building images © christian flatscher

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenbergside elevation image © christian flatscher

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenbergentry image © christian flatscher

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg (left) covered entry (right) view of school is framed by the historical district images © christian flatscher

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg(left) extension is attached to monastery (right) facade of windows shaded with sliding screens images © christian flatscher

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenbergatrium images © christian flatscher

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenbergsecond level of atrium overlooking gymnasium image © christian flatscher

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg gymnasium image © christian flatscher

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenbergclassroom image © christian flatscher

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg classroom image © christian flatscher

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg image © christian flatscher

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg at night image © christian flatscher

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg floor plan / level 0 daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg floor plan / level 1

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg floor plan / level 2

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg floor plan / level 3

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg section

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg section

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg section

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg section

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg section

daniel fugenschuh architekt: hauptschule rattenberg 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