dierendonckblancke colors belgian primary school in mint green

in the small town of herderen in belgium, a pastel green school consisting of two rectangular volumes form the local nursery and primary school. the compact site of the school is situated inbetween the town’s church and cemetery. as well as accommodating the educational facilities for the young children who attends, the building includes a multi-purpose hall that is used as a neighborhood center for various social & cultural associations on the weekends.

all images © filip dujardin

designed by dierendonckblanke architects, the school is based on a three meter high difference in ground heights, thus influencing the layout of the internal programs. spread across two floors, the shifted configuration of these volumes forms two corners where the entrances are located. this method pushes the volumes against the steep level drop, and allows a separate access to each level to be created.

the site sits adjacent to a cemetary

an open staircase and atrium serves as the main circulation point, with the primary school’s main entrance located above, at the same level as the neighboring church. this level houses the school’s administration and a multi use hall that serves as a refectory for the primary school. along with the mint-green façade, from the side, the building displays an asymmetric roofline and gives the overall scheme a playful character.

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