A dynamic learning environment with community connection
The task
The Cburg College, a small-scale VMBO school on the Zeeburgereiland, offers basic and vocational education to 400 students in the services, commerce and ICT sectors. The task was to create a safe, caring and stimulating learning environment in which students are optimally prepared for professional practice. At the same time, the building had to fulfill a community function by promoting interaction with the neighborhood.
“The central hall: the beating heart of learning and meeting.”
About this project
The Cburg College building has a large central hall that spans three floors and acts as the beating heart of the school. This multifunctional space offers space for meeting, learning, lunch, relaxing and presentations. Around the central hall there are learning plazas, classrooms, the canteen, meeting rooms, a team lounge and professional squares. The use of color provides recognition and orientation, making it easy for students and teachers to move around the school.
Realistic professional experience with “Shop in Shop”
An innovative aspect of the design is the 'shop in shop' concept, specially developed by ZENBER Architects. This concept introduces professional environments within the school, giving students a realistic professional experience and preparing them for their future in the field. The professional squares offer a functional and inspiring learning environment, both for students and customers in the neighborhood.
Transparency and community engagement
The transparent design of the plinth makes it possible to make the activities in the school visible to the neighborhood. This supports the community function of the Cburg College, where local residents are invited to visit the school and get involved in students' activities and achievements.
” 'Shop in shop' prepares students for practice.”
Highlights
Central hall
A multifunctional space over three floors that acts as a meeting place and the center of the school.
Shop in shop concept
Realistic work environments provide a professional learning experience and connect students to practice.
Community feature
The transparent plinth encourages interaction with the neighborhood by making activities and services visible and accessible to residents.
Colorful recognition
Strategic use of color provides an overview and orientation within the school and reinforces the identity of the different spaces.
Vocational focus
Students are prepared for their future field of work with an innovative and inspiring learning environment.
Credits
A dynamic learning environment with community connection
The task
The Cburg College, a small-scale VMBO school on the Zeeburgereiland, offers basic and vocational education to 400 students in the services, commerce and ICT sectors. The task was to create a safe, caring and stimulating learning environment in which students are optimally prepared for professional practice. At the same time, the building had to fulfill a community function by promoting interaction with the neighborhood.
About this projct
The Cburg College building has a large central hall that spans three floors and acts as the beating heart of the school. This multifunctional space offers space for meeting, learning, lunch, relaxing and presentations. Around the central hall there are learning plazas, classrooms, the canteen, meeting rooms, a team lounge and professional squares. The use of color provides recognition and orientation, making it easy for students and teachers to move around the school.
Realistic professional experience with “Shop in Shop”
An innovative aspect of the design is the 'shop in shop' concept, specially developed by ZENBER Architects. This concept introduces professional environments within the school, giving students a realistic professional experience and preparing them for their future in the field. The professional squares offer a functional and inspiring learning environment, both for students and customers in the neighborhood.
Transparency and community engagement
The transparent design of the plinth makes it possible to make the activities in the school visible to the neighborhood. This supports the community function of the Cburg College, where local residents are invited to visit the school and get involved in students' activities and achievements.
“The central hall: the beating heart of learning and meeting.”
” 'Shop in shop' prepares students for practice.”
Highlights
Central hall
A multifunctional space over three floors that acts as a meeting place and the center of the school.
Shop in shop concept
Realistic work environments provide a professional learning experience and connect students to practice.
Community feature
The transparent plinth encourages interaction with the neighborhood by making activities and services visible and accessible to residents.
Colorful recognition
Strategic use of color provides an overview and orientation within the school and reinforces the identity of the different spaces.
Vocational focus
Students are prepared for their future field of work with an innovative and inspiring learning environment.
Credits