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Pop-up timber grammar school for 10 years

Uetikon, CH

The temporary modular construction is designed to last for the next 10 years.

Temporary school with artistic facade

The modular timber construction of this temporary building for the cantonal school in Uetikon am See immediately catches the eye. For the facade, the artist Vreni Spieser designed a unique geometric pattern in grey and white. Intended to be used for the next 10 years, the building will provide teachers and pupils with an outstanding learning environment. The wooden modules can subsequently be used elsewhere for another 20 years.

The temporary school consists of two three-storey buildings connected by an overpass for each storey. All in all, the 30 classrooms can accommodate up to 500 pupils. In addition to the regular classrooms, the building houses ten bespoke rooms for biology, chemistry and music lectures along with spaces for lunch, recreation and the school’s management team. Although the structure is temporary, it complies with the well-established Minergie standard.

Portrait Migga Hug Head of GC Services Blumer Lehmann

Migga Hug

Head of GC & TC Services | Architectural planning | Switzerland
Member of the Division Management

+41 71 388 58 23
migga.hug@blumer-lehmann.com
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Project details

Client:
Baudirektion Kanton Zürich
Architecture:
ARGE B.E.R.G. Architekten / Schlatter Bauleitungen, Baubüro in situ AG
Project type:
Education and research
Construction type:
Modular construction
Services:
General contractor services (GC)
Construction:
2018
Locality:
Uetikon
Country:
Switzerland

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The unique combination of the classic wooden passageway and modern modular constructions creates an unmistakeable style.

Timber arcade

The two school buildings are connected via the passageway.

Close-up of the timber arcade

The classroom is bathed in light, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

View of the laboratory

The temporary modular construction is designed to last for the next 10 years.

Facade design as architectural art