SCHOOL FOR TIMBER AND DESIGN GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN

The schools for wood and design in the district of Upper Bavaria are being expanded to include a competence center for digital woodworking in order to ensure their future viability. The specialist academy for interior and object design will be relocated here as the highest qualification level for carpenters. The new premises occupy a special position as they adjoin the existing school complex with its atmospheric inner courtyard to the south and are visually connected to the Kurpark Partenkirchen and its impressive tree population to the east, despite being separated by the B2.

Spatial references | The compact structure is set in a linear sequence to the street space, creating a direct relationship to the inner courtyard. The building is integrated into a space-forming container of existing trees and new plantings, creating a connection to the spa gardens. Three "interlocking levels" are created: the interlocking bracket along the street, the courtyard bracket with the inner courtyard and the park bracket, which connects the building with the spa gardens.

Accessibility | Barrier-free access to the complex is provided both directly from the main entrance and via new entrances from the south, east and west. This allows for flexible and low-disturbance routing and the situational arrangement of the parking spaces in the south-east. Bicycle parking spaces and a replacement outbuilding provide a clear boundary and functional development of the area. The choice of materials for the paths and squares ensures that they are suitable for pedestrians and cyclists as well as for transporting materials.

Vegetation concept | To support the spatial sequences, existing trees and shrubs are preserved and supplemented with native, climate-resistant deciduous trees, which strengthens the connection to the spa gardens. New recreational areas in the shade of the trees offer additional seating and a "green classroom". Water-permeable surfaces and retention facilities improve the microclimate and water balance.

Material/façade/floor plan configuration | The striking timber structure references the surrounding trees in its choice of materials and contrasts with their verticality. Inside, open head rooms and a central circulation core ensure a subtle interweaving of spatial relationships. A central goods and passenger elevator links all parts of the building barrier-free and optimizes the flow of materials. Two staircases efficiently connect different usage units without sacrificing complex spatial compositions.

Material and technology concept "Low Tech" | The building is based on traditional, functional Alpine buildings and uses wood as the main building material. Large canopies and covered areas provide structural protection for the wood. The rooms below are designed to be highly energy-efficient, and the storage mass, which can be activated as much as possible thermally, guarantees a stable indoor climate. Sophisticated ventilation and a compact basic form promote both structural efficiency and the overall climate balance of the building.

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