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Project • By De Zwarte Hond • Secondary Schools
Gilde College
The largest pre-vocational secondary technical school (VMBO) in the Netherlands, Gilde Vakcollege, has opened its doors on the innovation campus on the outskirts of Gorinchem. The new energy-neutral school building, spanning over 10,000 m² and designed by De Zwarte Hond, offers an inspiring and sustainable learning environment where craftsmanship, innovation, and personal development come together.
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Gilde Vakcollege was in need of renewal, as the existing building no longer met contemporary standards. In the new facility, students benefit from modern practical classrooms, spacious learning plazas, and an environment where theory and practice blend seamlessly. Headteacher Krijn Redert is proud of the result:
“This bu... More
News • News • 19 Nov 2024
New technical high school by NBJ Architectes is a bridge between tradition and modernity
Montpellier-based NBJ Architectes recently completed Lycée Jacques Brel, a technical high school in the historic center of Saint-Pons-de-Thomières, a commune in the Hérault department in southern France. In its approach to the project, NBJ Architectes capitalized on the town’s rich architectural heritage while addressing the challenges posed by both urban density and the site's topography: the finished school is a bridge between tradition and modernity.
Paul Kozlowski © Photosarchitecture
Paul Kozlowski © Photosarchitecture
Lycée Jacques Brel is dedicated to the teaching of technical crafts, including locksmithing, metalworking, and mechanics. The new building replaces a previou... More