Technical Secondary School, Zoutleeuw Belgium, Belgian Building Project, Architecture Development, Photos
Technical Secondary School, Zoutleeuw Belgium
6 Aug 2022
Design: MR. STIR
Location: Zoutleeuw, Belgium

Photos: Serge Technau Photography
Technical Secondary School, Belgium
Technical Secondary School
In the design for the Zonnegroen school building in Zoutleeuw, special attention was paid to the direct surroundings. The size and scale of the surrounding buildings formed the inspiration for the special roof shape. As a result, on the one hand, the building blends in seamlessly with its surroundings and, thanks to the contemporary architectural translation, it constructs a symbolic and iconic appearance, appropriate to a main school building.
Through the implementation of large squared windows in the facades, the building opens up to both the street side and the playgrounds behind the school, with its abundance of greenery. The complete school program is divided into 3 volumes, each with its specific program. Due to the archetypal shape of the volumes, the different building parts are observable from the public space. In addition, from the inside, this can be experienced due to the translation to the interior.

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The school is designed around a protected outdoor area with a lot of overviews and where everyone can see each other when switching between rooms. In addition, special attention has been paid to the placement of the windows in the...