The monumental facades were respectfully modernized. Its small-scale ensures attention for every student. Each cluster forms a clear, individual space within the school. The junior grade pupils are located in the new, five-layer building section. Your eye will be catched by the spectacular spiral staircase that gives access to all clusters. Here is the main entrance leading to all school sections. 'Wonder rooms' are rooms that can accommodate 60 to 90 pupils receiving education at the same time, and let themselves be inspired or marveled.Īn huge atrium has been created as a central meeting place between the old building and the new building part. Team spaces, consultation rooms and 'wonder rooms' are situated around learning areas.
The floors that had been cluttered over the years, have been reopened. The senior grade pupils are located on the top floors of the existing building. A combination of renovation and new construction has given this municipal monument a second life as the accommodation for the first Kunskapsskolan type of education in the Netherlands.
Ingwersen has been transformed by Atelier PRO architects into the new premises of Lumion Amsterdam, a school for senior general and pre-university.
The former MTS (secondary technical school) building from 1973 designed by architect B.J.