Männedorf. Männedorf is a small town of pitched roof houses on Lake Zürich.
Männedorf. The new primary school presents itself as a contemporary barn set on the south-facing hill slope facing a historical village street.
Männedorf. Four units with double-height classrooms are interlocked within a contextual volume.
Männedorf.
Each floor hosts a full learning unit: service spaces are arranged around the central core while the classroom and the group room extend along the facades.
Männedorf.
Coloured wooden beams and columns ensure an acoustic and psychological comfort.
Männedorf.
The oculus windows between the garderobe of one unit and classroom of another encourage spontaneous playful moments.
Männedorf A bit barn, a bit public building, the school is a friendly building in the center of Männedorf.