Extension of a Primary School - New School Pavilion and Multipurpose Hall

The village center itself consists of public buildings, such as the library, town hall, and old school. The campus is located on the edge of the center, facing the typical urbanism of family houses. The programme of both phases of the school extension generates large volumes, which contrast with the scale of family houses. The immersion of the mass into the terrain reflects the intention to minimize the volume in contact with the those tiny structure, and maximize the free green area in front the south facades.

The L-shaped composition of a new with the original school figure creates a new public space - a park with a playground. The figure of new pavilion has a simple layout formed by a generous corridor and classrooms. Two smaller volumes, canteen and teachers' offices, are added to the basic prism. The corridor serves as a living space for students during breaks and also as a cloakroom. A horizontal skylight between the classroom and the corridor allows afternoon winter light to penetrate into the classrooms. The multipurpose hall is located on the northern part of the plot as well, so southern part is left free for greenery. The newly created public space is clearly defined. The hall is connected with school pavilions by an underground corridor, so there is no barrier on the ground, and the cluster is fully open to the public and permeable. A green roof and rooftop playground are also available for residents. New pavilions defines the northern boundary of the village center.

Both new buildings are built of reinforced concrete skeletons which are flexible. The internal partitions are non-load-bearing, which is practical, especially for a school. The hall is roofed with prestressed concrete beams that are stiff enough to handle the function of ​​the playground. The new school roof is constructed by wooden trusses covered with tiles, just like the original building, whose figurative and material features it takes over - especially the group of three windows and traditional plaster (on mineral wood insulation) called Brizolit. The intention with school design was to appear quiet - similar to old building, without fashionable manners, while the period of its construction is evident from the nature of the contemporary details. The hall figure is separated and therefore its facade is different - industrial - made of corrugated sheet metal. All materials of the hall are left in their natural color and texture. Its green roof is irrigated with collected rainwater.