School complex
The defining features of the Stöckliacker school complex in Lohn-Ammannsegg are the large open space at the centre of the complex and its slight slope.
The new timber construction fills the gap between the double kindergarten and the existing multi-purpose building along Friedhofstrasse. In front of the new building, an attractive interior space has been created that can accommodate the outdoor sports areas, the playground, and the small natural forest, while connecting to the existing open space to the west. Generous distances to the neighbouring school and residential buildings, as well as unobstructed lines of sight, preserve the spatial expanse despite the considerable densification.
The new three-storey school building is oriented on all sides. A generous canopy and three covered entrance loggias create attractive, weather-protected access points and emphasize the connection between interior and exterior spaces. By taking advantage of the sloping site, both the ground floor of the school and the gallery floor of the sports hall can be accessed at ground level. The filigree, three-storey wooden structure creates a strong identity for the school complex.
Landscape Connectivity
A green belt with space-defining trees runs along the edges of the plots facing the street and frames the open space at the centre of the complex. The playgrounds, sports fields, and open spaces surrounding the new building on all sides are open in design and feature different play and adventure zones. Here, children of different ages can find their own play areas and the experiences they seek. The diverse range of activities is further enriched by the small natural forest.
Organization
The new school building is clearly and simply organized. The school and the sports hall are spatially separated, which means that the two units can be operated independently. The rooms for sports are located in the gallery and basement. The ground floor houses the kindergartens, the day school, and the cultural room, all with direct access to the outside.
Above this, the school rooms are grouped together in a cluster and accessed via a central hall, which can be used in a variety of ways. The cloakrooms and study niches are located on both sides of the hall’s façade and are used for independent work and as break areas.
