abj Architekt:innen GmbH

In Cologne-Höhenberg, a new educational location is being created that is more than the sum of its parts. With the new primary school building including a sports hall, a janitor's house and the extension of the comprehensive school, a campus is being created that is closely interlinked in terms of space and function and at the same time offers two independent addresses with recognition value.

The project reflects the urban density of the district and transforms it into a well-thought-out zoning plan: the buildings blend harmoniously into the existing neighborhood along Augsburger Straße and Schulstraße. Striking welcome areas and differentiated pathways create arrival points that provide orientation and open up the space to the neighborhood.

Thanks to colorful accents and reused existing features, the new buildings not only blend harmoniously into their surroundings, but also develop their own contemporary identity. White-beige tones for the primary school, warm red for the comprehensive school, plus robust materials such as facing brickwork, wood and metal.

While the primary school sees itself as a protected learning and living space for the youngest children, the new extension to the Katharina Henoth Comprehensive School offers an open, urban learning environment for the 9th grade classes of the comprehensive school. The sports hall with two courts and the apartments for the caretaker's office complement the campus to create a sustainable school location. The result is a multifunctional educational location that facilitates exchange without sacrificing the independence of the schools.