Primary school

The King’s School, Canterbury, Vattanacville city campus brings a UK educational institution into Phnom Penh’s urban core. Located within Vattanac Capital, the campus provides a central and accessible setting for families in the city, complementing the larger Vattanacville site on the outskirts of Phnom Penh.  Bruce Vincentiis The interiors respond to the school’s commitment to holistic education and its academic heritage through a modern, warm, and natural material approach. Soft forms, clear circulation, and carefully scaled spaces support children as they move between classrooms, shared learning areas, and the playground. The layout provides a clear sequence through the campus, helping primary-aged students f... More

On a small plot in Loures, a town on the outskirts of Lisbon, UMA Collective has completed Camarate—a primary school and publicly accessible library organised around a central courtyard. The project uses passive environmental strategies, robust materials and landscape-sensitive planning to reduce energy demand and the long-term environmental impact of the development. “In projects of this nature, architecture has a social responsibility,” explains lead architect Rui Cruz. “Our goal was to create a building that resists the wear of time and remains a high-quality public asset for the community of Camarate.” Joao Morgado - Architectural Photography Caption   ❌︎ Remove Applied Products bloc... More

The planning task for the municipality of Altenberge involved merging the two existing primary schools in Altenberge, Johannesschule and the Borndalschule, at the site of the former Ludgeri secondary school (which closed in 2016/2017) and the Borndalschule site. Constantin Meyer, Köln Constantin Meyer, Köln Constantin Meyer, Köln Constantin Meyer, Köln The new primary school at Eiskeller in Altenberge is a successful example of how existing school buildings can be transformed into modern, future-oriented learning environments. Through the comprehensive renovation and targeted expansion of the former Ludgeri secondary school, the two existing primary schools in the municipality of Altenberge were able... More

In 2022, Topos won the tender for the new construction of Integrated Child Centre (IKC) De Brink in Zwijndrecht. The project involves a combination of demolition-reconstruction and renovation, preserving the existing childcare center and its distinctive fan-shaped structure. The new construction adds 13 classrooms and two after-school care (BSO) spaces, creating an integrated center for children aged 0 to 13. The program is organized around a central heart featuring a grandstand staircase and a movement area, which serves as a meeting point and supports multifunctional use. Rob van Esch - Architectuurfotograaf.nl Rob van Esch - Architectuurfotograaf.nl Rob van Esch - Architectuurfotograaf.nl The design aligns with the existi... More

How do you encourage children to play outside in a climate where it rains on average every third day? The answer lies in viewing water as a resource and designing a school that thrives in rainy weather! We were tasked with this challenge following an architectural competition organised by the City of Gothenburg. The building's relatively small scale, its focus on the theme of water's path, and its thoughtfully designed outdoor environment were particularly emphasised. By centring the design around rain and adopting a creative approach, the City of Gothenburg and LINK Arkitektur have demonstrated how water can become a valuable resource that enriches experiences and enhances learning. Torslanda School stands as an exciting meeting place for... More

The Redhouse International School, Bom Pastor Unit, located in the historic and listed Eduardo Benjamin Jafet Palace, is an educational space that values the integration of historical heritage, sustainable landscaping, and active pedagogy. Situated on extensive grounds, the school utilizes existing architectural elements to create an environment that not only accommodates but also educates its students through interaction with nature and local history. Favaro Junior Favaro Junior The school's landscaping project incorporates historical elements such as the garden fountain and surrounding pavements, adapted for accessibility and comfort. Flowerbeds have been revitalized with ornamental vegetation, with some species reminiscent of... More

Set within a green residential environment, this public building designed by RAU architects demonstrates how material performance and architectural expression can reinforce one another. The building’s monolithic appearance is defined by Yoroi; a deeply charred bamboo façade developed for projects where aesthetics, durability and certified fire safety are equally essential. Powerful architectural identityThe façade creates a calm yet powerful architectural identity. Its dark, tactile surface allows the volume to merge naturally into the surrounding landscape, while the refined markings of the charred bamboo introduce depth, texture and subtle variation. Under changing daylight conditions, the carbonised surface develops... More

In Noord-Scharwoude, an innovative residential community is taking shape, combining an assisted living facility with a children's center. An Integral Child and Elderly Center (ICEC) is being built here. The design aims to bring different generations together under one roof. With shared spaces for care and primary education, the ICEC fosters daily interaction between children and seniors - whether it’s children inviting seniors to a performance, or sharing activities like reading or baking during Dutch celebrations. LIAG A community-centric design The building integrates daycare, education, and care within a single complex. Each function is housed in its own “home,” surrounding a central area designed for social inte... More

Children’s Center Middenwaard in Amstelveen was designed with the underlying idea that the building is part of the surrounding greenery; The building and the outdoor areas fit together well, together they form one whole. The new children’s center, which houses a school, daycare and gymnasium, has been kept as compact as possible, leaving more space for the outdoors. The design is elongated, with a narrower section in the middle, which leaves space outside for the line of sight from east to west; this allows the surrounding greenery to continue well. On the east side, the building shifts slightly to the north and on the west side to the south. This creates a playful shape that fits in perfectly with the surroundings and provide... More

A simple and compact school building from a volumetric point of view, clear in its functional organization and regular in its structural grid. The new school is located on the site of the existing building and is characterized by a unitary volume, articulated on two levels, to accommodate the required areas. The compactness of the building allows the connective spaces to be concentrated in the “central nave” of the structure, with double-height spaces, ensuring efficient distribution of the school’s areas. Caption Caption Caption On the ground floor, the connective space is also made usable thanks to its permeability and visual transparency, through the various double heights. In this environment, collectiv... More

More than just a school, École du Boisé-des-Prés is an immersive learning environment designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and connection. As the largest of Quebec’s six Lab École projects, closely tied to Laval University’s School of Architecture, this groundbreaking elementary school is centered around the positive impact that intentional architectural design can have on schooling, children’s well-being, and the surrounding communities. Designed by Lapointe Magne et Associés and L’OEUF Architectes, the structure seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings, sloping gently with the land while embracing a vision of openness and collaboration. Lighting is a central play... More