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New building with passive house standard and barrier-free facilities officially opened / Mayor Benz: "A promise for the future of modern education"
The city of Darmstadt, known for its scientific institutions, officially opened the new main building of the Bertolt Brecht School . Mayor Hanno Benz, City Treasurer André Schellenberg, and Head of School Affairs Holger Klötzner, together with Headmaster Sebastian Franke, emphasized the importance of the new building for the city's educational infrastructure at the opening ceremony.
A milestone for modern school architecture
The three-story new building replaces the previously demolished main building on the same site and is connected to the existing specialist classroom wing from 2011 via a connecting corridor. The passive house construction with comprehensive accessibility features has been certified by the Passive House Institute.
“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in the more than 50-year history of the Bertolt Brecht School. With this new building, we are setting a precedent for the future – for a school that meets modern demands while simultaneously reaffirming its role as a place for equal opportunities and education for all,” said Mayor Hanno Benz.
Unique architecture with added educational value
A special feature of the new building is the stage in the auditorium, which can be accessed from both sides sun protection and safety thanks to a surrounding emergency exit balcony . The new main entrance is accessible via the redesigned schoolyard.
"The construction period was challenging, but with today's inauguration we are demonstrating how modern school architecture and climate protection can be combined," said City Treasurer André Schellenberg. "Monitoring energy consumption will provide us with important insights."
Accessible and compatible with listed buildings
accessibility standards : Two elevators provide access to all floors, doors are wide enough, and there are several accessible restrooms including showers. A portable ramp allows access to the lowered auditorium.
proximity to the listed Bernhard-Adelung-School was taken into account as early as the planning phase . The suggestions of the heritage preservation authority were incorporated into the architectural design.
Background on the school and construction planning
The Bertolt Brecht School is the only upper secondary school in Darmstadt and is located on the edge of the Bürgerpark Nord (North Citizens' Park). The original building, dating from the 1970s, consisted of a main building, an annex, and a sports hall. The new design was implemented by the architectural firm agn, Stuttgart , in coordination with the city's school board.
(Darmstadt - Red/PSD/DK)
