2017 - 2027

Cantonal School Zürich Nord

The character of the school complex in Zurich Oerlikon, built in 1975, is characterised by its ‘purpose-oriented restraint’ and the simplicity of its design and spatial structure. Following the principle of ‘as little as possible - as much as necessary’, the aim is to gently transform the existing building. The existing structural and design principles are taken up and further developed. New elements take on a differentiated form and remain clearly recognisable. Preserving the primary structure and re-insulating the Leca concrete façade on the inside reduces grey energy and allows the appearance of the building, which is worthy of preservation, to be preserved.

The rigid spatial structure is supplemented and broken up by flexible infill panels, creating adaptable classrooms and workspaces and a higher utilisation density. Modular wall elements between the individual classrooms and to the corridor enhance the spatial qualities of the entire classroom wing. Transparent and switchable rooms on both sides of the staircase create a teaching and learning environment that can be adapted to the respective learning needs and ensure better lighting of the access areas and orientation in the building. The phasing and clear renovation sections ensure both the safety of users and virtually uninterrupted school operations.

Credits
Planner selection procedure after prequalification, 1st prize 2017
Construction sum: approx. 75 million
Client: Zurich North Cantonal School (KZN)
General planner: Bob Gysin Partner BGP Architekten ETH SIA BSA
Construction management: b+p baurealisation, Zurich
Civil engineer: Basler & Hofmann, Zurich
Building services: Amstein+Walthert, Zurich
Building physics: EK Energiekonzepte, Zurich

 

News
Start of Construction and the grammar of Plans,  09.11.2024
Competition win, 09.10.2017


Publications
Nordpool school magazine, May 2024 (DE)

 

 

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2017 - 2027 Cantonal School Zürich Nord

2017 - 2027 Cantonal School Zürich Nord

2017 - 2027 Cantonal School Zürich Nord

2017 - 2027 Cantonal School Zürich Nord

2017 - 2027 Cantonal School Zürich Nord