This competition is about the extension of the HBLA & BA for viticulture and fruit growing Klosterneuburg by a new building. Our goal was not only to develop a building for the required school functions, but also to represent the values of the school through the design.
The building in the environment
In order to refer to the already existing cubature of the buildings to each other, the building was aligned with the narrow side to the street, whereby the building fits perfectly into the overall ensemble with the centrally located historic school building. In addition, we were able to achieve a reduction of the already existing sealed areas in this way.
More green, more space
Particular focus was placed on the creation of new open and green spaces. As these offer regeneration space for students and teachers and can be used as space for events.
Construction and facades
Prefabricated wooden elements form the facade. These allow economical use of materials as well as time- and cost-efficient construction. They also create the characteristic façade profile and give the building a pleasantly warm "wood core". Large windows connect the inside with the outside and let plenty of daylight into the rooms.
Events and yard sale
The main entrance is centrally located and clearly visible from the street in front of the building. Thus, one can directly access the foyer and the "Ab Hof Verkaufsshop" via the small forecourt. The large gymnasium can be used as an event room at the same time and is connected to the rooms above via the tribune. For events, the various functions can be easily and flexibly combined with the adjacent areas to form a large, open space.
Glass houses as a roof
What is special about this design is the location of the greenhouses - they are not just on the roof, they become the roof of the building. The elevated position provides optimal use of solar radiation, and the glass roof gives the building the appearance of being "opened up" towards the top. In this way it is bright and airy even when viewed from the outside, and when in use it is even greened. In addition, the raised glass house saves space and prevents further sealing.
