Friday, October 16, 2015

Conversion and renovation of School in Gnesau

Thermal insulation of old educational building has been main task for the architects. Well-being, spatial qualities and visual and light conditions are additional but even more important aspects of the building. 4 Wooden classes has been organized according different local types of softwood used for cladding. Differentiation of the classrooms according different wood species works like learning method for children to recognize colour, light and odour of the wood. Wood remains untreated or polished to convey the tactile qualities and positive attributes of wood.

Architects: Ernst Roth, Jürgen P. Wirnsberger, Sonja Hohengasser
Competition: 2012
Construction: 2013
Costs: 1,4 mil. €
Location: Gnesau, Austria
Classroom Fir (jedľa - Tanne)


Classroom Spruce (smrek - Fichte)
Classroom Larch (smrekovec - Lärche)
Classroom Stone Pine (borovica limba - Zirbe Kiefer)


Source NEXTROOM.at
More information:
Holz bildet weiter , Holzbau in Kärnten III
Human Research in Weiz (Austria, 20 km from Graz, population of 11 000)

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