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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

The 4th Gymnasium in Amsterdam, The Netherlands by Paul de Ruiter Architects

 
November 1st, 2016 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Paul de Ruiter Architects 

In the first energy-neutral district of Amsterdam, the Houthavens, we designed the 4th Gymnasium. An energy-neutral secondary school that accommodates about 800 students. The school functions as the entrance of the new district. The Houthavens had an industrial role for years and will transform into a vibrant district with several islands in the upcoming years. A great variety of buildings and residents will take their place here. The 4th Gymnasium serves as a herald for the further developments of this area.

Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

  • Architects: Paul de Ruiter Architects (Paul de Ruiter & Noud Paes, Richard Buijs, Lionel Nascimento Gomes, Raymond van Sabben, Marieke Sijm)
  • Project: The 4th Gymnasium
  • Location: Archangelweg 4, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • Photography: Sónia Arrepia
  • Software used: Rhino, Sketchup with a Sefaira update and AutoCAD
  • Client: City of Amsterdam
  • User: Esprit Scholengroep / The 4th Gymnasium
  • Project team: Bobby de Graaf, Laura van de Pol, Willem, Jan Landman
  • Engineer: Van Rossum
  • Installations: Ingenieursburo Linssen
  • Building physics: LBP sight
  • Construction costs: bbn adviseurs
  • Project management: PMB gemeente Amsterdam
  • Contractor: Dura Vermeer

Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

  • W-installations: Wolter en Dros
  • E-installations: Croon
  • Gross floor area: 8.577 m² gymnasium, 1.057 m² bicycle shed
  • Start design: November 2013
  • Start construction: February 2015
  • Completion: June 2016
Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

Cultural focus in the design

The 4th Gymnasium meets all the qualities a modern school should meet. The curriculum emphasizes on culture and arts. Disciplines like film, drama, painting and drawing can be followed next to the regular curriculum. To enable these courses, we designed a studio, a cinema, a theater and a laboratory alongside the regular classrooms.

Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

Vibrant appearance by a playful composition

The façade of the 4th Gymnasium has a vertical layering and is made up of several yellow, orange and red colored surfaces. These surfaces, each different in height, width and depth, consist of both transparent and colored enameled glass, and are surrounded by a wooden frame that works as a solar screen. The building is divided into three horizontal zones. In the plinth we placed the entrance and public programs. The classrooms and workspaces are divided over the first and second floor, and the top floor accommodates two gyms and large rooftop terrace. This top floor is recognizable by its aluminum façade and is used after school-hours by sports clubs and the neighborhood via a separate entrance.

Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

Next to this entry, the school has two other entrances. The south side provides an entrance to the semi-underground bicycle shed. On the west side, near the schoolyard, is the main entrance. This entrance brings you to the heart of the building. It’s the place where students meet during lunch, but it can also easily be converted into a theater.

Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

Learning squares

We designed a diagonal optical axis from the main entrance to the outdoor rooftop terrace. In the atrium we ‘hang’ different learning squares – where students can work independently – and balconies that act as lounge areas. The learning squares are connected to the class rooms via corridors; by opening a sliding door the classrooms can be expanded combined with the learning square into a study landscape.

Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

In order to achieve energy-neutrality we connected the school to district heating of the Houthavens. In addition, concrete core conditioning is applied. The complex is isolated with high quality triple glazing and the required electricity is generated on the roof with PV cells. The 4th Gymnasium is a Clean Air School (Class B), which guarantees an optimal indoor climate. This has a positive impact on the health and academic performance of pupils and staff.

Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

Image Courtesy © Sónia Arrepia

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