Graf-Heinrich-Schule Hausach, Stuttgart School Building, German Architecture Photos
Graf-Heinrich-Schule: School in Hausach
1 June 2021
Grund- und Gemeinschaftsschule Hausach by Schätzler Architekten
Design: Schätzler Architekten
Location: Hausach – town in the Ortenaukreis, western Baden-Württemberg, south west Germany
Address: Hauptstraße 7, 77756 Hausach, Germany

Photos by Zooey Braun
Elementary and comprehensive school of Hausach
Expansion of the Elementary and comprehensive school in the city of Hausach
The starting point for the expansion / new construction of the elementary and comprehensive school was a closed architectural design competition in 2016, which was won by Schätzler Architekten. In 2017 Schätzler Architekten were commissioned with the overall planning for the new construction with a total of five building components.
The expansion of the school campus in the heart of the municipality of Hausach required sensitive handling of the inner-city structures, as well as the nearby historic church and the castle ruins overlooking the city.

Concentration, orientation, communication and clear allocation are important parameters for present-day`s modern school building, as well as the relation to the outdoor, direct and indirect sunlight and an open and inviting atmosphere. Strive for intellectual and creative achievements and the formative role of the school environment require a highly differentiated setting.

Two new buildings are to be placed betw...