Einpuls School

Rather than acting as an extension to a single school, EINPULS is conceived as a shared educational hub positioned between the Impuls and Einstein campuses. Its central location allows the building to function as a connector, both spatially and programmatically, while preserving the identity and legibility of the existing schools. The project introduces a compact educational building embedded within a green campus landscape, reinforcing the relationship between architecture, movement and outdoor learning.

The building is organised around a central circulation hall that brings together all learning, support and communal functions. This compact arrangement reduces circulation space while creating an intuitive internal organisation where every room is directly connected to a shared core.

Teaching spaces are positioned towards the quieter edges of the site, overlooking green outdoor areas, while staff facilities and meeting rooms occupy a distinct zone close to the entrance. On the upper level, specialist classrooms, care facilities and a divisible multi-purpose movement space are organised around the same central hub. Independent external access allows different user groups to occupy parts of the building simultaneously without disrupting one another, supporting everyday flexibility as well as future changes in use.

The architectural concept is based on a compact hexagonal geometry with chamfered corners. This configuration reduces the building footprint while maintaining visual permeability across the campus. Views towards surrounding buildings and landscape remain open, allowing the campus to retain its spacious character despite the addition of substantial new accommodation.

The structural concept follows the same logic of clarity and longevity. A lightweight timber structure combines laminated timber beams, CLT walls and timber-frame construction around a robust central core. Load-bearing elements are concentrated in the primary structure, allowing internal partitions to remain non-structural and therefore adaptable over time. Standardised structural components and prefabrication support construction efficiency while creating a durable building capable of accommodating evolving educational needs.

Landscape forms an integral part of the project rather than serving as residual open space. Existing green structures are reinforced through planted buffers, flowering vegetation and an expanded ecological water management system. Hedged outdoor rooms create distinct places for outdoor learning, quiet reflection and informal play, while preserving generous green zones around the building.

External circulation is equally important. Covered walkways, outdoor stairs and elevated terraces connect the building directly to surrounding playgrounds, encouraging movement between indoor and outdoor environments throughout the school day. The building remains visually connected to its landscape from every approach, strengthening orientation and reinforcing the campus as a coherent whole.