https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1223 en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16885 Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16885-bahrains-pearling-path-protects-and-revives-a-defunct-trades-architectural-legacy Lentzl@bnpmedia.com (Linda C. Lentz) The schoolhouse as we know it has been upended in Leutschenbach, Switzerland, a quiet suburban corner north of metropolitan City of Zurich, Switzerland, where the city is transforming a former industrial site into a mixed-use, middle-class neighborhood infused with green spaces.

]]> the-leutschenbach-school.asp Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7272-leutschenbach-school Kerez stacked the required building components to create a parklike setting for the children and community. Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichKerez stacked the required building components to create a parklike setting for the children and community.Photo © Leonardo Finotti The school’s lightweight concrete slabs extend beyond the glazing to form balconies with fire escape stairs. Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichThe school’s lightweight concrete slabs extend beyond the glazing to form balconies with fire escape stairs. Photo © Leonardo Finotti To moderate heat loads, the top-floor gym is outfitted with an automatic shading system and a ceiling that vents. Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichTo moderate heat loads, the top-floor gym is outfitted with an automatic shading system and a ceiling that vents.Photo © Leonardo Finotti Generous common areas replace typical corridors and receive plenty of daylight through the translucent channel-glass walls. Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichGenerous common areas replace typical corridors and receive plenty of daylight through the translucent channel-glass walls.Photo © Leonardo Finotti Versatile classrooms allow teachers to arrange the school’s standard-issue furnishings to best suit their agenda. Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichVersatile classrooms allow teachers to arrange the school’s standard-issue furnishings to best suit their agenda.Photo © Leonardo Finotti Frameless triple-glazing around the ground floor provides a sound- and weather-insulating barrier for students inside and visually brings the outdoors in. Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichFrameless triple-glazing around the ground floor provides a sound- and weather-insulating barrier for students inside and visually brings the outdoors in. Photo © Leonardo Finotti A row of stainless-steel lavs fits into the materials palette and keeps young pupils organized after meals. Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichA row of stainless-steel lavs fits into the materials palette and keeps young pupils organized after meals. Photo © Leonardo Finotti A pair of glass-lined stairs at the building’s core direct vertical circulation. Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichA pair of glass-lined stairs at the building’s core direct vertical circulation.Photo © Leonardo Finotti Leutschenbach School Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichPhoto © Leonardo Finotti Leutschenbach School Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichPhoto © Leonardo Finotti Leutschenbach School Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichPhoto courtesy Christian Kerez Leutschenbach School Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichPhoto © Walter Mair Leutschenbach School Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichPhoto © Walter Mair Leutschenbach School Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichPhoto © Leonardo Finotti Leutschenbach School Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichPhoto © Leonardo Finotti Leutschenbach School Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichPhoto © Leonardo Finotti Leutschenbach School Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichImage courtesy Christian Kerez Leutschenbach School Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichImage courtesy Christian Kerez Leutschenbach School Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichImage courtesy Christian Kerez Leutschenbach School Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichImage courtesy Christian Kerez Leutschenbach School Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichImage courtesy Christian Kerez Leutschenbach School Leutschenbach School Christian KerezZurichImage courtesy Christian Kerez