Franz-Mehring-Schule gymnasium
The gymnasium at the Franz-Mehring-Schule replaced the previous building that was structurally very obsolete. The narrow financial means from the Konjunkturpaket II economic stimulus package were used to create a compact building that generates a new identification point on the heterogeneous school grounds through precise design elements. The single-field hall reflects the compacted parameters of the construction task: the largest possible space allocation plan, minimal open space consumption and high energy requirements.
The design of the building envelope was concentrated on the effect of the space and the interplay of colours resulting from the dark green metal facade and the surrounding existing tree population.
The structure encompasses the open areas of the school and protects them from the nearby Kommandant-Prendel-Allee avenue. A central open area with the quality of a schoolyard was created between the school, school expansion, gymnasium and existing tree population.
The gallery serves as a central junction point and functional centre for gymnasium use; it connections the changing rooms for teachers and students with the gymnasium area.