Bossard Schule
The school buildings of the Bossard School are listed in the Canton of Zug’s register of heritage sites worthy of protection. From an architectural-historical perspective, the school presents itself as a multifaceted complex that has grown together over several construction phases. With the replacement of the ‘Mädchenhaus’, the historic ensemble was expanded to include a new primary school building.
The replacement building adopts the orientation of the former ‘Mädchenhaus’, forms a fitting counterpart to the existing ‘Knabenhaus’ and marks the western end of the courtyard ensemble. The roof shape and the building’s volume have been developed in accordance with the context. Various characteristic elements of the current ‘Mädchenhaus’ have been retained and reinterpreted in the new building in a contemporary manner, taking into account its future use.
The new building is constructed using timber, whilst the core is built of concrete. The classrooms are arranged to the left and right of the central circulation area. Inspired by the existing building, the new building has also been given a slightly flared shingle cladding. This allows the new building to blend harmoniously within the existing complex whilst retaining its own elegant character.
The windows are arranged either as work nooks at table height or as reading nooks at bench height. The child-friendly interior design creates a cosy atmosphere, transforming the classrooms into creative learning spaces.
A simple structural framework with direct load-bearing properties optimises the cost-effectiveness of the new building. At the same time, the choice of timber as the primary material takes environmental considerations into account. By using predominantly non-glued timber components sourced from sustainable production, the project has been able to meet its environmental requirements.
