Maria-Ward-Schule, Nuremberg

The extension of the Maria-Ward-School draws its urban position on the one hand from the absorption and further development of existing urban qualities and on the other hand from a strong interweaving of urban and open space. The convent will be preserved and upgraded as an independent building, and the existing school will be appropriately and sustainably supplemented. The new classrooms are organized as a compact structure to create a clear addressing to the urban space.

The lighting concept supports the clear architectural design of the new building through the linerar arrangement of axially mounted luminaires in the exterior classrooms, thus structuring group workrooms and learning areas. To make effective use of daylight, the skylights in the stairwells and atrium were optimized in collaboration with the architectural firm H2M. This increased the amount of usable daylight and reduced the necessary input of artificial light. This concept is supported by a daylight-guided lighting control system. This ensures that all areas are illuminated in accordance with standards and requirements. At the same time, however, the energy balance of the building is also improved.