Renewal through preservation
The old town hall of Bonheiden has been repurposed as a distinctive entrance to the kindergarten. The kindergarten itself will be housed in a new building, while the primary school building is preserved. This remarkable ensemble of old and new architecture results in a vibrant, stimulating, and safe environment for the children. The inner courtyard, with its surrounding cloisters, for example, provides a sense of security for the children while they play.

Renewal through innovation
The kindergarten is literally barrier-free and the spaces are flexible. The existing primary school building will be extended with a modest annex, constructed of honest and sustainable materials;  light bricks on the outside and warm wooden panels on the courtyard side. Innovative installation techniques ensure fresh air and a pleasant climate in the classrooms. Mezzanine floors are optional in the three-to-five-meter high classrooms, to create additional space for learning or playing. The windows in the sawtooth roofs and the side windows create beautifully bright spaces.