Two-story building with large windows and wooden exterior, surrounded by paved area and greenery.

A modern two-story building with large windows and a wooden facade, surrounded by a paved area and some greenery, under a clear sky.

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Interior view of a modern school building featuring wooden walls and ceilings, with a central staircase leading to upper levels. The space is well-lit with natural light from large windows.
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Interior view of a school hallway featuring wooden beams, large windows, and a yellow floor. Two people are visible in the corridor.
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A modern school hallway with wooden walls and large windows, featuring a yellow floor and wooden ceiling panels.
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Story

A modular, sustainable school design in Amsterdam, emphasizing circularity and adaptability. In Amsterdam, a city committed to halving its use of primary raw materials by 2030, the Innovation Partnership School Buildings project emerges as a beacon of sustainable architecture. This initiative, led by Studio A Kwadraat and OMA, aims to deliver between nine and thirty flexible, high-quality schools over the next decade. The project employs a modular wood system developed by CircleWood, comprising prefabricated wooden columns and cross-laminated floor panels connected by recycled steel joints. This system allows for rapid assembly and disassembly, supporting the city’s circularity ambitions. The structural frameworks, measuring 3.6 meters wide and 7.2 meters long, can rise up to three stories. They are designed to be adaptable, with non-load-bearing partition walls that can be reconfigured to accommodate various educational needs, from classrooms to auditoriums and gymnasiums. The biobased partition walls support activities like indoor climbing and vertical farming, enhancing the schools’ role as pedagogical tools. Basisschool Wisperweide exemplifies the system's flexibility, featuring an auditorium at its core and learning spaces divided into zones for different age groups. The design encourages creativity and collaboration, with modular partitions and transparent façades. Outdoor learning is prioritized, with playgrounds tailored to age groups and vibrant play equipment.

## Design Highlights

Modular wood system with prefabricated components Adaptable structural frameworks for diverse educational uses Biobased partition walls for multifunctional spaces Emphasis on outdoor learning and environmental awareness Transparent façades and spacious, light-filled corridors

## Key Facts

Feature Description
Location Amsterdam, Netherlands
Architects Studio A Kwadraat, OMA
Structural System Modular wood with recycled steel joints
Number of Schools 9 to 30 planned over the next decade
Environmental Impact 80% reduction in nitrogen emissions

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Exterior: Horizontal wooden paneling with large windows.
  • Interior: Wooden walls and ceilings with large windows.

Materials

  • Wood — Structural framework, walls, ceilings, and paneling.
  • Glass — Windows and doors.

Construction / Systems

  • Modular wood system: Prefabricated wooden columns and cross-laminated wooden floor panels connected by recycled steel joints.

Products

  • Partition walls — Biobased partition walls — by CircleWood (Adaptable for different school activities such as indoor climbing and vertical farming.)

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: Natural wood tones, Bright colors in interiors such as yellow, blue, and green
  • Lighting: Natural light from large windows and linear ceiling lights.

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