School as a hybrid fun, learning and working machine

  • Project:

    STEM School Building

  • Client:

    Province of Antwerp

  • Projectcode:

    1512PTS

  • Ontwerper:

    LAVA architecten

  • Site:

    Mechelen

  • Structural Engineering & EPB:

    STir bvba

  • Technical Installations:

    AA&O

  • Acoustics:

    Daidalos Peutz

  • Contractor:

    Brebuild nv

  • Sustainability:

    BEN-gebouw (E-peil E34)

  • Photographer:

    Tim Van de Velde

The new STEM school building promotes future-proof education with a strong focus on flexibility and openness. With a rational and compact design, we create multifunctional spaces that can easily adapt to future needs and changes. Large spatial workshops and learning laboratories stimulate collaboration and self-paced learning, with teachers as coaches guiding the process.

Our building plays an important role in the broader master plan for the campus and forms a landmark for STEM education in the urban fringe. Thanks to the flexible and modular planning concepts, the classrooms can easily be reconfigured to respond to changing times, needs and standards. The learning environment is enriched with natural light and open spaces that invite creative learning, while the fresh spatial dynamics blur the boundaries with the green surroundings.

Future-oriented choices in the field of sustainability and circular construction form the basis of the design. We carefully select materials and techniques, with a strong focus on sustainability and comfort. In addition, we strengthen the relationship with the historically valuable buildings on campus, while the new structure contributes to the renewal of the school environment and leaves room for further developments.

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