Buildings B and C will be modernized and expanded
The topping-out ceremony for buildings B and C at the Arheilgen district school was celebrated on Wednesday (May 27). City treasurer André Schellenberg and school superintendent Holger Klötzner attended the event together with the school community.
The two classroom buildings are currently undergoing extensive renovation, modernization, and expansion. The aim is to increase the school's capacity from four to five classes per grade and adapt it to current pedagogical and technical requirements.
More space for a growing school
Buildings B and C date from the late 1960s and were considered in need of renovation due to their structural condition. Further parts of the school campus have already been modernized in recent years. For example, Building D, housing the cafeteria and specialist classrooms, was completed in 2012, while the main building A underwent a complete renovation in 2015.
The new spatial concept was developed jointly by the school and the school board. The internal structure is based on the pedagogical concept of so-called learning clusters, which are intended to enable modern and flexible learning.
Modern facilities and improved accessibility
In addition to the expansion, the buildings will also be adapted to current requirements. These include measures for climate protection, accessibility, fire protection, and modern technical equipment.
“With the expansion and renovation of the two buildings, IDA is taking into account the modern technical and educational requirements of the growing Arheilgen district school,” explains city treasurer André Schellenberg.
School superintendent Holger Klötzner adds: “Once completed, the entire modernized and expanded school grounds will offer a differentiated range of services to meet all needs during lessons and breaks.”
Cooperative comprehensive school with a diverse range of offerings
The Arheilgen district school is a cooperative comprehensive school for lower secondary education with a preparatory level as well as lower secondary, intermediate secondary, and upper secondary tracks. It also offers intensive classes and an all-day program.
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Featured image: Christian Prokesch (Herzig Architects), Torsten Minti (Master Carpenter), City Treasurer André Schellenberg, School Superintendent Holger Klötzner, Dominic Frank (Headmaster of Arheilgen District School), and Sebastian Schuster (Darmstadt Real Estate Management). Photo: City of Darmstadt – Marcus Stippak
