The Ebenholz school complex is a terraced ensemble of buildings from different eras and with varying functions, arranged around a central schoolyard. The long history of the site, together with the municipality’s decision to largely preserve and renovate the existing buildings, underscores the importance of this location. This was taken into account in both the architectural and operational overall concept of the school.

The historic school building is given a special status, serving as an identity-defining element within the ensemble. In line with this guiding principle, the new buildings reinforce the ensemble character and remain subordinate in height to the existing structure. Based on the typologies of the existing buildings, a structure was developed for the new classroom wing, the sports hall, and the new day school, consisting of solid plinths embedded in the ground, an open glazed ground floor, and a cantilevered upper level.

Each building is accessed via the centrally located schoolyard and is interconnected underground. The entire classroom wing is designed for horizontal expansion and responds flexibly to future teaching and learning methods, allowing for both subdivision and use as an open learning landscape. Administration, staff rooms, and the new auditorium are all housed within the plinth level.