Berlin | high school

Cracow Technical University (Politechnika Krakowska), Kraków

Idea projektu

The high school building in Berlin is designed as a modern, eco-friendly, and welcoming educational space that combines high teaching standards with care for the environment and the comfort of students and teachers. The project is based on the use of innovative sustainable building technologies, such as photovoltaic panels, green roofs, and eco-friendly materials, which aim to minimize the negative impact on the climate and urban surroundings.A key element is ensuring optimal natural lighting in the classrooms, effective ventilation, and intelligent temperature control, which significantly improves the building’s energy efficiency.The design includes well-ventilated interiors and open spaces that do not block the attractive view of the river. The building harmoniously connects public and private areas while providing a safe environment for students and school staff. The main concept features a horizontal, cantilevered structure, with classrooms located on the upper floors and the ground floor divided into several smaller modules connected by the overhanging construction.

Popis projektu

The main entrance consists of a covered passage between the administrative area and the concierge’s accommodation, leading directly to the central student zone. The heart of the building is a spacious entrance hall with access to the reception, administration office, and a multifunctional room. On the eastern side of the site, there is a cafeteria and a library, which are also available to the local community on weekends and outside school hours. The southern side contains a sports zone that uses the existing sports fields.All classrooms are located on the upper floors, offering direct access to the surrounding greenery and the river, as well as providing optimal natural daylight. The project also provides a space that supports social integration and the overall development of students by offering comfortable areas for learning, recreation, and socializing.

Technické informace

The Berlin high school building was designed and constructed entirely from prefabricated elements made of ecological concrete, representing a modern and sustainable structural solution. Prefabrication allowed for significant optimization of the construction process.

The system of prefabricated modules enables flexibility in space arrangement, especially on the ground floor, where smaller segments are connected by a protruding load-bearing structure, creating a dynamic spatial layout. The structural elements were designed to form a durable horizontal cantilever frame, allowing classrooms to be located on the upper floors with large glazing and safe access to the surrounding greenery and river.

The entire structure is complemented by modern technical solutions such as thermal insulation systems, intelligent mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, and integrated photovoltaic installations on the roofs. Green roofs serve as additional insulation as well as recreational spaces, improving the microclimate around the building and supporting urban biodiversity.