iPabo University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam trains students to become teachers in primary education. Mecanoo designed the comprehensive building overhaul and extension needed for the substantial increase of students expected in the coming years.

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Architects: Mecanoo

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Area: 9460.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Courtesy of Mecanoo

Client: College van Bestuur iPabo, Amsterdam

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iPabo University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam trains students to become teachers in primary education. Mecanoo designed the comprehensive building overhaul and extension needed for the substantial increase of students expected in the coming years.
Plan 1

Part renovation, part new buildThe existing iPabo building?s core dates from the 1960s. The adjustments and enhancements made in last few decades resulted in a fragmented building that lacked clear organisation and had limited ties to the surrounding area. Renovation of the school coincided with iPabo?s quest for a new identity to express their independence. Mecanoo worked with the board of iPabo to realise inspirational, transparent environments where there is space to meet in a building that is part renovation, part new build.

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