#School #Chemnitz #1929
Kreherstraße 101
09127
Chemnitz,
Germany
Public transport: Diesterwegschule
Today's use: School
Description
This school building is typically designed for that time. Next to the school was built a housing estate Pappelhof. Its children attended this school making it a long-standing part in their lives.
The entrance is in an area that is particularly prominent from the outside. In this case, it is part of the tower-like structure, which can be used as a lookout tower. The clock on the southern facade with few windows is particularly striking. Inside this part of the building is the generously designed foyer with the staircase. The staff rooms are on the first floor and the auditorium, designed like a theatre, is on the second floor behind the large window front. Fixed rows of seats are aligned to the stage with a lectern. The auditorium features a musician's gallery and a small "Romeo and Juliet balcony". Originally, the hall could also be used for film screenings.
In the middle, long wing of the school, the classrooms are on both sides. The hallway, however, has little daylight, which is normally not common at the time anymore.
The gym is attached to the north. Next to the school is the schoolyard with a sports field. No expense was spared and a sculpture was even erected depicting a discus thrower.
The Builders' School in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, was built according a similar plan.
Description
This school building is typically designed for that time. Next to the school was built a housing estate Pappelhof. Its children attended this school making it a long-standing part in their lives.
The entrance is in an area that is particularly prominent from the outside. In this case, it is part of the tower-like structure, which can be used as a lookout tower. The clock on the southern facade with few windows is particularly striking. Inside this part of the building is the generously designed foyer with the staircase. The staff rooms are on the first floor and the auditorium, designed like a theatre, is on the second floor behind the large window front. Fixed rows of seats are aligned to the stage with a lectern. The auditorium features a musician's gallery and a small "Romeo and Juliet balcony". Originally, the hall could also be used for film screenings.
In the middle, long wing of the school, the classrooms are on both sides. The hallway, however, has little daylight, which is normally not common at the time anymore.
The gym is attached to the north. Next to the school is the schoolyard with a sports field. No expense was spared and a sculpture was even erected depicting a discus thrower.
The Builders' School in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, was built according a similar plan.
History
Built between 1928 and 1930, this school was used by girls and boys both from the very beginning. In those years schools were often segregated according to the sex of the children. The school is named after Adolph Diesterweg, who promoted a school system geared to nature and freedom in the 19th century. The children in this school became more in contact with nature and light, including a roof terrace as an open-air classroom, the sports field and a school garden.
The school was part of a urban plan together with the close by housing estate Pappelhof.
The school is listed, it features many original items and was renovated for the first time in 1989.
History
Built between 1928 and 1930, this school was used by girls and boys both from the very beginning. In those years schools were often segregated according to the sex of the children. The school is named after Adolph Diesterweg, who promoted a school system geared to nature and freedom in the 19th century. The children in this school became more in contact with nature and light, including a roof terrace as an open-air classroom, the sports field and a school garden.
The school was part of a urban plan together with the close by housing estate Pappelhof.
The school is listed, it features many original items and was renovated for the first time in 1989.
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