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South Education Centre, Eckernförde
South Education Centre, Eckernförde
In the early 1970s, the town of Eckernförde launched an architectural competition for the construction of a new school centre in the south of the town. The school centre was to house a primary school, secondary school and grammar school for around 2,000 children. Our office founder Günter Haß initially came fourth, but won the competition with a revised design that included an innovative shell grid system with staggered shell and extension grids. This system offered particular flexibility, which brought clear advantages both in terms of construction and subsequent utilisation. Based on this approach, Haß was commissioned with the planning and realisation of the project.
Project data
Place: Sauerstraße 16, 24340 EckernfördeBuilder: Stadt Eckernförde
Planning: 1972 – 1973, Several remodelling and refurbishment measures from 1992 onwards
Construction time: 1973 – 1974, Several remodelling and refurbishment measures from 1992 onwards
Photograph: Klaus Schreiber, Bernadette Grimmenstein, rimpf Architektur & Generalplanung
Competition and first construction phase
The first construction phase was completed in just 14 months and was officially opened in 1974 after the summer holidays. The school centre presented itself as a light-flooded learning landscape with clear forms and a functional architectural language that is still considered modern today.
Extensive facilities for modern teaching
Eckernförde School Centre offers a wide range of functional rooms and facilities that are tailored to the needs of modern school operations. In addition to the classrooms, the complex includes a large assembly hall and specialised subject rooms for chemistry, biology and physics. These rooms are equipped with extensive technical equipment to enable high-quality science teaching.
Extensions over the decades
Over the years, our architectural office has accompanied the school centre through several construction phases in order to meet the changing requirements:
- 1992: Construction of a canteen to improve the school infrastructure and support all-day schooling.
- 1993: Conversion of the comprehensive school to modernise the spatial and functional structures.
- 1998: Realisation of a third construction phase, which provided additional classrooms.
- 2003: Completion of the fourth construction phase, including a new music hall and further multifunctional areas.
Architecture in a changing educational environment
From the first drafts to the most recent extensions, the Eckernförde school centre has pursued the goal of creating a flexible and sustainable learning environment. The spacious design, high functionality and continuous adaptability to new educational requirements make it an outstanding example of forward-looking school construction.
