Article source: franz zt gmbh Architekten 

Old becomes new
The task comprised restructuring and extending the old school for forest wardens from the 1970s in order to create a contemporary educational institution. the old residential wing was demolished because of the building’s structure and its low ceiling height. the concrete rubble was used as subgrade for the new building. The classroom wing and the gym hall could be preserved and were expanded by another set of classrooms and a large gym hall. the four building parts are grouped equitably around the new one-storey centre of the school.

Image Courtesy © kuku – kurt kuball

• Architects: franz zt gmbh Architekten 
• Project: Bundesgymnasium gainfarn
• Location: Bad Vöslau, Lower Austria, Austria
• Photography: kuku – kurt kuball
• Completion of new construction: 2013
• Completion of restoration: 2014

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