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THE SECONDARY SCHOOL: The busy streets north and east of the complex and the demand for open air classrooms call for a solution that provides introversion and peace while allowing openness. THE ENTRANCE AREA The main intent is to drag the kids into the school and "off the streets". A generous forecourt is elevated five meters above ground level to catch the early morning sun and separate from the commercial center. Conveniently reached by only a short walk from the bus station in the north and the new bike lane with bike parking in the south. School life is part of the public sphere. The sidewalk stretches into the cloakroom and onto a wide staircase, leading, reminiscent of an amphitheater, to the diagonally inserted break and recreation area. Ten meters of daily elevation gain are transformed into a exhilarating sequence of ambiances. An elongated atrium provides open space for enjoying meals and after-school supervision. It is flooded with gentle light from north-facing windows and connects with the gym to allow a view to the south.

THE FUNCTIONAL CONCEPT:
-Schools are not developed and built for specific pedagogic concepts; they have to allow for different teaching and learning methods. -Centerpiece is still the classroom. However, it has to be flexible enough to allow for combination of a multitude of learning arrangements for smaller groups as well as multi-class projects. -Open common spaces connecting 2 to 4 classrooms are of particular importance in bigger school buildings as they serve as meeting and identification points for students and provide a multitude of utility options.
(taken from: Züricher Grundsätze. P. Ess in: Schulhausbau: der Stand der Dinge, Birkhäuser 2004)
Along the end-to-end middle zone two calming atria with gorgeous views of the Nordkette mountain range can be found. None of the main classrooms are oriented towards the noisy streets, a visual connection inside-out and outside-in is still possible. All four classroom-
clusters and the special utility rooms on each level are additionally connected in a diagonal fashion. This forms manifold and multi- dimensional path relations, the lying figure eight as a spatial experience. A sophisticated arrangement of free space, open air or covered, invites you to linger. The spacious roofscape and a sports ground complete the offered living space.