Enschede
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Project • By LIAG architects • Secondary Schools
Bonhoeffer College, Enschede
The Bonhoeffer College in Enschede is undergoing a transformative renovation that preserves its historic façade while creating a modern, 21st-century learning environment. This transformation honors the past while embracing the future. The sustainable renovation is essential, as the current building is both technically and functionally outdated. The proposal aligns with the school’s mission: "Give attention, grow into who you are, and enjoy the expedition."Modernizing for future needsThe renovation strengthens the connection between the building's different sections by removing inefficient spaces and adding new ones that better align with current educational requirements. The original design, which alternates large brick volume... More
Project • By het Architectenforum • Primary Schools
Menko
Conversion of a textile factory into apartments and a school. The Menko building survived the massive fireworks explosion in 2000, that led to the reconstruction of the entire Roombeek area.
We decided to place an entwined ‘double helix’ staircase in the center, so all the facades would remain available for new apartments. To preserve its strong cubic appearance we chose not to place any balconies on the building. Instead double-height winter gardens were located at the four corners. This also helped to achieve pleasant spaces in a building with very limited ceiling heights.
For the school we designed an extension that mimics the original shed roofs, traces of which were still visible in the façade.
A new construction with south-facing... More