Elementary School, Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany

Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, DE

2024

A new primary school for Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler is designed as a resilient, landscape-oriented campus that responds to recurring flood events while creating a distinct and future-oriented learning environment. The project combines flexible cluster-based learning spaces with a strong integration of outdoor areas and sustainable construction principles.

Following severe flood damage in 2021, the project provides a new cluster-based, full-day primary school. Located near the Ahr in a heterogeneous context, the design establishes its own identity while preserving existing trees and integrating the sports hall. The school consists of a robust, flood-resistant ground floor with shared functions and two elevated timber pavilions housing flexible learning clusters organized around central communal spaces. A connected circulation system links all levels and supports adaptable use. The layout creates diverse outdoor spaces for play, learning, and retreat instead of a single courtyard. Phased construction allows continuous operation, while prefabricated timber structures ensure efficiency and adaptability.

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A zoned landscape design integrates entrance, sports, and play areas into a cohesive whole. Passive energy strategies, combined with simple technical systems and photovoltaics, ensure a sustainable, low-maintenance building with high comfort. The project delivers a flexible, resilient, and identity-forming learning environment.