die baupiloten: carl bolle elementary school

‘eingangsgalerie’ image courtesy of die baupiloten

hidden corners, built-in hiding spaces, the notion of mysteries and spies were the guiding principles for the carl bolle elementary school designed by die baupiloten. it looks as if the school has been reconstructed to look like scene out of children’s spy story – communication, movement and research facilities have been developed to give children areas in which to retreat, climb walls, perch on observation posts. different imaginary worlds such as ‘the summer labyrinth’, ‘climbing the forest’, ‘the secret garden leisure’ and ‘snow world’ are included to provide guidance on how to use the building’s components, encouraging imagination and interaction amongst kids.

alcoves with brightly colored interiors provide small hiding spaces and sitting areas image courtesy of die baupiloten

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‘lauschwand’ or listening wand – an area hidden behind walls for secretive pow-wows image courtesy of die baupiloten

hiding spaces are also built along the walls giving children a place to retreat image courtesy of die baupiloten

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‘gretelspionage’ – climbing walls and observation posts provide children to ‘spy’ from higher altitudes image courtesy of die baupiloten

built in elements allow children can climb and spy from altitudes above ground-level image courtesy of die baupiloten

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‘blinzelschleuse’ image courtesy of die baupiloten

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‘tarnwand’ image courtesy of die baupiloten

children interacting with reflective panelsimage courtesy of die baupiloten

an installation of reflective components casts patterns and color across the interior image courtesy of die baupiloten

‘spionwand’ image courtesy of die baupiloten

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