School and Community Center “B³ Gadamerplatz” / Datscha Architekten

School and Community Center “B³ Gadamerplatz” / Datscha Architekten - Door, Windows, Brick, Facade
© Stephan Baumann

School and Community Center “B³ Gadamerplatz” / Datscha Architekten - Facade, Windows, HandrailSchool and Community Center “B³ Gadamerplatz” / Datscha Architekten - Windows, Brick, Facade, GlassSchool and Community Center “B³ Gadamerplatz” / Datscha Architekten - Stairs, HandrailSchool and Community Center “B³ Gadamerplatz” / Datscha Architekten - Windows, Brick, Facade, BenchSchool and Community Center “B³ Gadamerplatz” / Datscha Architekten - More Images+ 26

  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  9876
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Stephan Baumann
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Bega, Forbo Flooring Systems, Alco-Systeme, Ziegelei Hebrok
  • Lead Architect: Peter Donn
School and Community Center “B³ Gadamerplatz” / Datscha Architekten - Door, Facade, Windows
© Stephan Baumann

“B³ Gadamerplatz” school and community centre is located in the new urban district of Bahnstadt in Heidelberg, Germany. The “3-in-1” building consists of a primary school with sports facilities, a kindergarten and a community centre. The goal of the project is to provide an educational and cultural space for all age groups and to allow collaboration and interaction between them.

School and Community Center “B³ Gadamerplatz” / Datscha Architekten - Facade, Windows, Handrail
© Stephan Baumann
Ground Floor Plan
School and Community Center “B³ Gadamerplatz” / Datscha Architekten - Beam
© Stephan Baumann

The building complex offers a cross-shaped inner courtyard, which is divided into a kindergarten and a primary school part. The latter is open to the public outside of school hours and then serves as a playground. The three usage components of the complex are situated in independent buildings, which are linked by colonnade-like connecting structures that provide additional recreational space and a good outlook to the nearby urban environment.

School and Community Center “B³ Gadamerplatz” / Datscha Architekten - Brick, Facade
© Stephan Baumann

The school component is designed for up to 12 classes and grouped around a 3-storey high atrium with grandstand stages for assemblies. The all-day school also provides a cafeteria and a students’ library. The kindergarten/creche component offers 60 all-day places. The community centre component includes social club facilities and a public café on its ground floor, whereas on its first floor it offers an event hall with stage, backstage and kitchen facilities.

School and Community Center “B³ Gadamerplatz” / Datscha Architekten - Door, Column
© Stephan Baumann

The building is erected according to energy efficient Passive House standards. Its structure is mainly made of reinforced concrete. The facades are covered with a brickwork shell, using different-coloured bricklayers. Windows are framed by bright precast concrete elements. The interior is dominated by white-plastered and exposed concrete walls, terrazzo and different-coloured linoleum floors, as well as pinewood furniture surfaces.

School and Community Center “B³ Gadamerplatz” / Datscha Architekten - Windows, Facade
© Stephan Baumann
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School and Community Center “B³ Gadamerplatz” / Datscha Architekten - Brick, Facade, Windows
© Stephan Baumann

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Address:Galileistraße 25, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany

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Cite: "School and Community Center “B³ Gadamerplatz” / Datscha Architekten" 21 Jan 2018. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/887301/school-and-community-center-b3-gadamerplatz-datscha-architekten> ISSN 0719-8884

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