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Modern learning spaces: Thomas Morus School in Münster inaugurated!
The Thomas Morus School in Münster is being expanded to create a modern learning environment. The new building includes classrooms, a cafeteria and a sports hall.
Modern learning spaces: Thomas Morus School in Münster inaugurated!
The Thomas Morus School in Münster inaugurated a new extension building that is intended to create a modern learning environment on this day. At the opening, Mayor Markus Lewe emphasized the importance of offering children a place at a modern primary school in their familiar surroundings. The design of the new building comes from the renowned BKSP architects from Hanover, who took first place in the competition for the expansion and were awarded 20,000 euros for it. City of Münster reports that the new building not only includes classrooms and a new cafeteria, but also offers a foyer for around 380 people.
The extension is a solid construction and impresses with a red-orange clinker brick facade that is harmoniously adapted to the design of the existing building. In addition, a new sports hall was planned south of the new building, which can be used both for school operations and outside of school. In her remarks, school principal Martina Wenger emphasized the space for knowledge, creativity and personal development. The new building not only fits into the existing surroundings, but also creates a protected schoolyard with numerous play and lounge areas.
Competition and design
As the Münster.de reported that the architectural competition for the expansion was successfully completed. The new building, designed by BKSP Architects, is characterized by a compact and well-structured arrangement and the entrance to the building was highlighted as having particular potential for everyday as well as special events. Second place in the competition went to Becker + Laux Architekten from Münster, while LK Architekten from Cologne and ASP Architekten from Hanover received recognition.
The next step in the development of the Thomas Morus School is the renovation of the existing building, which is also being promoted by the city of Münster.
Social responsibility of educational buildings
The importance of architecture in educational buildings should not be underestimated, as it contributes significantly to the design of the learning environment. How on Agrob Buchtal It is emphasized that Germany has a lot of catching up to do and a need for investment in the education sector, especially in large cities. The new school buildings must not only meet modern energy and ecological standards, but also offer quality of stay and promote communication. Ceramic materials are a trend in this area due to their robustness and diverse possible uses.
The Thomas More School therefore represents an important step towards creating modern and functional educational spaces that meet the needs of students.