Where the day finds space

With the introduction of all-day schooling in Hamburg, there is a growing need for additional rooms that fulfil more than just traditional teaching purposes. Canteens in particular play a central role here: they are not only places to eat, but also important meeting places for supervision, socialising and recreation. In order to meet these requirements, modern canteens were planned and built at five locations in the north of Hamburg - all customised to the specific circumstances of the schools and as important components of the all-day concept.

Project

New building of five canteens incl. All-day education and care rooms

Client

SBH Schulbau Hamburg

Service

1 - 9 HOAI

Area

about 1.700 m² GFA

Location

Hamburg Lemsahl, Poppenbüttel, Volksdorf, Wellingsbüttel

Photography

Markus Tollhopf | Franziska Glück

Monument meets future

In the case of the Strenge primary school in the district Wellingsbüttel, the particular challenge lay in the listed status of the existing building. A modern addition was created using aluminium composite panels that match the colour of the historic building, which changes depending on the lighting mood and sets futuristic accents. Particularly striking: the round, partially glazed corners, which give the canteen an unmistakable silhouette and at the same time make the building appear light and transparent.

Façade Tetris for advanced

The canteen on Müssenredder allows for flexible room partitioning thanks to a mobile partition wall. The façade design, which consists of a basic shape with two variants in a Tetris look, deserves special attention. This minimised material waste, resulting in an efficient and resource-saving building. HPL panels with a wood look emphasise the natural appearance of the building.

Canteen with a view

Harmoniously embedded in its surroundings, the canteen of the Redderbarg primary school in Lemsahl offers an unobstructed view of the greenery. The generous and playfully arranged window areas not only provide plenty of daylight, but also lend the façade vibrancy and transparency. The building blends organically into the surrounding nature and creates an inviting atmosphere for pupils and teachers.

Old and new in harmony

In the nearby district of Poppenbüttel, the 1960s cross-shaped building of Hinsbleek primary school was modernised first, before the canteen was built as an extension. In the course of the modernisation, the school building was provided with colourful, identity-creating façade panels, which also shape the character of the canteen, so that the old and new buildings merge into a harmonious ensemble.

Cubic. Practical. Good.

The Grützmühlenweg primary school is just a few minutes away by car and its new canteen blends in with the existing school building in terms of its shape and façade design. The interior of the extension has a special feature: the supporting elements of the newly created space are accentuated in colour, transforming them from a structural necessity into a design highlight.

Unique pieces with character

Each of the five individually designed canteens forms a strong point of identification for the respective school. Thanks to the optimised use of materials and harmonious integration into the existing buildings and the surrounding nature, the focus was not only on aesthetic aspects, but also on sustainability and energy efficiency.