A school as a feel-good place for children
A new building complements the school campus in Aarwangen, Bern. The architects say they tried to adopt the children’s perspective.
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The new Sonnhalde school building has a warm interior with lots of wood and attractive views.
Photo: Basile Bornand
Mr. Kloter, what is special about this construction project?
Adrian Kloter: The program includes a primary school building with a kindergarten. Together with the existing buildings, our new Sonnhalde building forms an ensemble; this clearly defines the terrain. A school campus and a new center in the village were created. What is special about the project are the two opposing staircases in the double-sided access room, which can be converted into a classroom or used as a place of study if required. This is made possible by a separate escape staircase.
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